Among the many material forms of Art Deco—from buildings to furniture to cars—clocks somehow seem to make the best use of the machine-age motifs that make the style so wonderful. Feverish geometric ...

There is something special about everyday items that manage to bridge the gap between art and practicality. Even after the owners of such pieces get used to the visual appeal, they're still left with ...

The work of one of the most famous and lasting names from the Modern Art movement was the inspiration for two Swiss companies to come together on a high-end clock collaboration. Called Arachnophobia, ...

Phillips is bringing a 1926 Cartier “mystery clock” to auction next week in New York, less than a month after the US$1.92 million sale of a 1920s-era Cartier La Pendule Magnétique “water clock” from ...

It is not usually too difficult to separate functionality from art. Consider a clock. It’s a machine that has a clear and distinct function. It provides information. Nothing could be more different ...

Sam Heydt is an accomplished author, producer, and lifelong activist who has undertaken a range of altruistic, non-profit work. Her art is anchored in social advocacy and attempts to give a voice to ...

There's currently some artwork selling on eBay for $4,420.69. At least that's the current bid as of this writing. And although that exact figure might have been chosen as a joke (420 and 69 are always ...

I was once asked by a client if it was necessary to have a clock hanging as part of his interior décor. My answer would then determine whether he was going to purchase one or not. The thing is clocks ...