I came across this house recently in The New York Times.
Not surprisingly, the carefully furnished (aka, sparse interior) caught my eye. I couldn’t help but wonder: is there any artwork on the walls?
With each photo, the notion became less and less likely. Granted, in a house that doesn’t have running water, I’m not entirely surprised.
Clearly, there is an intention of simplicity in this home. Yet for conversation’s sake, my question to you is: If this was your house, would you hang art? If not, so be it. But if so, what kind of art and where?
Or, is the view of the dense forest outside the windows framed by the clean lines of the house, art in itself?
I must admit, I’d love to spend a weekend away in a place like this. Would you?
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I like the minimalist feeling of the house. Although if it was in a large city I would like it more. Being in the middle of a forest I would like to see some art on the walls. I would feel empty in this space and non-inspired.
I understand the aesthetic they’re going for here, but well chosen art can still be integrated into a minimalist interior. I would go crazy spending a weekend in a house with nothing on the walls! A home without art is like a beach with no ocean.
I am an artist, surrounded by art, beautiful furniture and objects in both my studio and home and I love it all. Yet, I would love to spend much more than a weekend in this home. A week, or two! every season for a year . . . (I do, however, require water!)