One not to miss: FEATHR artist Hanna-Kaisa Korolainen’s current exhibition ‘The House of Play and Rain’ at Lokal Gallery, Helsinki, from 24th February until 19th March. The exhibition is one of three inspired by a range of influences, from 1920s Paris to the artist’s childhood memories of Finland. Click to find out more.
Emma Jane Palin x FEATHR /// Instagram Takeover
A self confessed ‘pattern addict’, London blogger Emma Jane Palin’s instagram account offers a glimpse into the most colourful and contemporary street art popping up in London and beyond.
All this week, Emma will be taking over the FEATHR instagram to share with us her latest and greatest street art discoveries.
Follow us on Instagram to see Emma’s street art takeover.
Click to read more about what & why Emma instagrams in our Q&A.
28 Abandoned Homes with Retro Wallpaper
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The genteel – and not so genteel – decay of abandoned homes is always moving to observe. You can’t help imagine the grandeur of past lives, what befell the people who abandoned the house, or why so many personal goods have been left behind. So prepare for some nostalgia-tinged sadness, as we take you through the retro wallpapered rooms of 28 impressively decaying homes. Click for more.
8 ways to get creative with paint effects
Paint effects are making a splash in interiors. Abstract murals, solid stripes and half-painted rooms can instantly transform a room (if you’re handy with a paintbrush). Check out our round-up of 8 ways to get creative with paint – and how to get the look with FEATHR – no artistic skills required.
A brief history of upholstery and furnishing fabric
We may be spoilt for choice when it comes to furnishing our homes with luxury fabrics and unique cushions. But things weren’t always this way. Our love affair with comfortable and contemporary soft furnishing dates back to Egyptian times, when horsehair-stuffed cushions scattered on top of daybeds and luxury fabrics draped over thrones were the norm. Find out more about the history of upholstery and furnishing fabric and how things have changed over the years.
15 Best street artists around the world
Whether it serves a political purpose or simply brightens up the neighbourhood, street art transforms buildings, provokes reactions and gets people talking. From towering photo-realistic figures to abstract 3D sculptures, here are 15 of the best street artists causing a stir across the globe.
