Category: Dog Art Decor

  • Architecture for Dogs at Long Beach Museum of Art

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    The exhibition Architecture for Dogs is breaking attendance records at at the Long Beach Museum of Art.  Created by famed Tokyo-based designer Kenya Hara, it features 13 architects re-imagining the dog house. 
    The goal: to make dogs and their people happy, and to share the ingenious structures with everyone via free blueprints and easy to follow instructions.  Dog owners are invited to upload their own creations via Facebook and Twitter.


    Architecture for Dogs is at the Long Beach Museum of of Art until September 1, 2013.

    If you can't make it to the exhibition, the Architecture for Dogs website is a visual delight.  
    And I spent several hours drooling at Hara Design Institute.


    Hat tip to Dog Art Today reader Martha Claassen for letting me know about this.

    Beagle House/Interactive Dog House by MVRDV



    Wanmock by Torafu Architects for Jack Russell

    Architecture for Long-Bodied-Short-Legged Dog by Atelier Bow-Wow for Dachshund

    Papier Papilion by Shigeru Ban

    D-Tunnel by Kenya Hara for Teacup Poodle


  • Staircase for Dogs

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    Staircase for Dogs photo by Hiroyuki Oki / Decon Photo Studio

    Vietnamese house designed by 07Beach Architectural Design Offices who envisioned a comfortable, fun space that represents their clients’ affection for their dogs.

    This photo has been my most most re-pinned pin since I joined Pinterest.

    Via ArchDaily, where you can see more.

  • Pets on Furniture Contest at Modernica

     

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    Nuna by Neil Schlecht

    Via Modernica's a Pets on Furniture Contest.  Vote here.

  • Famous Artists’ Dog Bowls Auction for PAWS/LA

     

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    David Hockney

    Via Bonham's & Butterfield's, Los Angeles:

    On Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010, world-renown auction house, Bonham’s & Butterfield’s will auction off 6 one-of-a-kind artist bowls in their Made in California contemporary art auction. The bowls, created specifically for PAWS/LA by master painters David Hockney, Ed Ruscha, Robert Longo, Ross Bleckner, Chuck Arnoldi & Kenny Scharf, will be auctioned as part of our Bowl Project to benefit the agency’s programs to benefit pets and their guardians.

    More information about the Made in California auction can be found by visiting Bonham’s & Butterfield’s.

    For additional information about The Bowl Project contact Pamela Magette.

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    Chuck Arnoldi

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    Ross Bleckner

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    Kenny Scharf

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    Robert Longo

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    Ed Ruscha

    Visit PAWS/LA for more information.

    P.S.  Have you seen what David Hockney is up to with his iPad?

  • The New York Times Looks at Pet Décor

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    New York Times writer Sonia Zjawinski looks at pet-centric people designing furniture and homes with their animals in mind.  Some clever ideas for dogs, cats, and turtles.  Read Raising the Bar on Pet Décor.

    View the Dog Art Today Pet Décor Archives.

  • Osanpo by Masakazu Hori

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    Designed by Masakazu Hori, “Osanpo” is a stool inspired by four different dog breeds: Labrador Retriever, Bulldog, Dachshund, and Chihuahua.  Via PlayMeDesign by way of NOTCOT.

  • Dog Crate Desk

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    Design*Sponge has been featuring some fantastic DIY projects lately. This dual purpose dog crate desk by Austin designer and photographer Jamie Kovach is particularly inspiring for anyone with a big dog, a small space, and an ingenious sense of style. 

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    Visit Design*Sponge for details.

  • Acrylic Dachshund Bookends

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    It may be obscene to feature $265 acrylic Dachshund bookends when we're getting mauled by the Great Recession, but I love how endlessly inspiring the Doxie silhouette is.  Handmade in Italy where designers don't know the meaning of the words "economic downturn."  Available at Barneys New York via Design*Sponge.

  • The Puppies of Pillow Land by Vanda Lavar

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    Sir Beauregarde Simms, Portuguese Water Dog

    Enjoy heartwarming illustrations from The Puppies of Pillow Land. This bed time story, which is due to be released next Christmas, invites the hearts and minds of both children and adults to consider our companions as spiritual creatures.

    The Puppies of Pillow Land gently guides your child through the lands of fable and lore to produce a comforting story which is accompanied by its own snugly breed-related pillow.   The author and illustrator, Vanda Lavar, weaves a tale of wonder, love, and unfailing nighttime protection as The Puppies of Pillow Land guard the night for sleeping children.

    The pillows are available now for $15, with the book soon to follow, along with other specialty gifts based on these lovable characters.  To order the pillows visit PillowLandPuppies.com.

    There will be new breeds available as images are added weekly.  Additionally, each pillow has a slot located in the back panel in which to store “jammies.”

    You may remember Vanda’s fabulous illustrations from Tucker’s Tale
    , a book which recently made Laura Bush’s reading list.  Tucker’s Tale is the story of a rescued Cocker Spaniel and was written by noted Maine author, Christopher Walsh.  Ms. Lavar and Mr. Walsh donated all of their profits from this book to rescue causes.

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    Miss Hillary Dee, Dachshund

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    Angel Chi Chi, Chihuahua

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    Angel Molly, Maltese

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    Angel Timber, Malamute

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    Ms. Lavar’s  works  are recognized throughout the world.  Recently her works were featured on puzzles found in Target Stores across the United States.  Last year, Ms. Lavar was an invited artist to the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held at Madison Square Gardens.  Her works are available on a variety of product matter from mouse pads to garden flags.  She is currently accepting commissions from both the public and corporate sector.  Her personal website is DogArtist.me.   Contact Vanda for more information via her email.  or  phone: 530-919-3964.