Art Nouveau was an exotic, decadent and ultimately contemporary departure from artistic tradition. Discover a brief history of Art Nouveau and what defines the iconic, progressive style.

Clare Halifax creates illustrative screen prints inspired by cityscapes, scenes of nature and wildlife. The artist’s eye for aesthetic harmony instills balance and beauty in her art. Together with her refined palette, her attention to composition results in great skies or swirling patterns and seas of vibrant blues. Clare’s ability to capture the character of a place makes for a collection of uniquely embellished and spirited prints.

Choosing art with bold patterns is a great way to bring energy, movement and style to an interior. Lori Zimmer picks out her top 5 Rise Art pieces that play with pattern.

We meet design duo Topology London for a chat about all things interior design and art.

Styling with exotic art in your home is a wonderful way to infuse your space with a touch of greenery and achieve the trend of the moment, and we’ve selected some luscious and lively artworks to inspire you to do just that.

Whether you’re a travel buff, or simply dream of encircling the globe, art can be a way to take a travel adventure without leaving your home. We’ve chosen an array of paintings, drawings and photographs that will pull you to the far corners of the world.