The 1964 World’s Fair, held in New York City, was a showcase of mid-20th-century culture and technology. The fair was held in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York, from April 22, 1964, to October 18, 1964, and again from April 21, 1965, to October 17, 1965.
Cloisonné, an ancient art form that blends intricate metalwork with vibrant enamel, has captivated art enthusiasts for centuries. Originating in the Near East, this exquisite technique has traversed continents and dynasties, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of decorative arts.
Here at Good Find we think there are a lot of types of housewares, decoration, art, furniture and other durable goods that you just shouldn’t buy new. One great source of wealth stemming from our consumer culture is the abundance of better-quality pre-owned items of all sorts.
Here at the store we get a lot of art, and it is our good fortune to research each piece for provenance and price, but not every piece will catch my eye such as this one has. When I first saw it hanging on the wall at Good Find Stores, I was overwhelmed with curiosity.
Everywhere you look it seems there is someone talking about “NFTs”, or saying things about “crypto” and #bitcoin. There have even been some big news stories that made it into the business section of some mainstream news outlets. One such NFT sale was Christies' auction house sale of a Non-Fungible Token piece of digital art by the artist Beeple for a whopping $69 million.
