Art Trends In the first instalment of our new series, we’re exploring some of art and home décor’s biggest trends, including inspiration from fashion, television and social media.
MAXIMALISM Harking back to the roaring ‘20s, maximalism has been one of the most popular looks in fashion and interior design this season, with The New York Times and Financial Express reporting on the trend of showstopping jewellery, and Tom Ford’s Spring ‘22 collection bringing satin, sparkles and sequins to New York Fashion Week. The look is expertly summarised by Ben Spriggs, the editor-in-chief of Elle Décoration, who told the Guardian newspaper that it combines “the high-octane glamour of Halston and Studio 54-era New York”.
Think velvet accents, floral wallpaper, ornate detailing, metallic embellishment and nostalgic ornaments and trinkets. This aesthetic is unapologetic, flamboyant and fun, with Princess Anne reportedly a fan. If the thought of bejewelled curtains has you breaking out in a cold sweat, don’t worry. Minimalism – characterised by simplicity and utility – will be back for 2022, meaning you can create your own blend of maximalist and minimalist elements. Even IKEA, the epicentre of streamlined design, is embracing both aesthetics, as seen by its KARISMATISK collaboration with the eclectic fashion designer Zandra Rhodes.
Right: Dan Lane’s ornate wall sculptures often feature unexpected kaleidoscopes of colour and contrasting textures, including metal and pearlised finishes.
Art is about challenging conventions, so we’re
loving the bold colours and juxtaposing textures of this not-for-the-faint-hearted style.
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