The Deco Diaries

Chronicling the inspiration and creativity of the Art Deco era

Delve into our Deco Diaries articles and journey into history as we explore the lives of personalities, artists, designers, and key figures that defined the Art Deco era.

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Japanese Influence on Art Deco: An Elegant Fusion

Japanese Influence on Art Deco: An Elegant Fusion

Drawing inspiration from my summer travels in Japan, this month's Deco Diaries delve into how Japan's cultural richness indelibly shaped the late 19th and early...

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Luchita Hurtado - Artist

Luchita Hurtado - Artist

Luchita Hurtado in 2017 in front of a Self-Portrait painted 1950s Luchita Hurtado (1920-2020) was a Venezuelan-born artist whose drawings, paintings, photographs, jewellery and clothing...

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