The art world achieved a new record on Monday night, as the painting Women of Algiers (Version O) by Pablo Picasso sold at Auction for $179 million at Christie’s in New York.
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Blogs about New York City / NYC
Nazmiyal Antique Rugs‘ stunning rug gallery and showroom is located in Midtown Manhattan, NYC. We want to keep you updated with everything going on in the city, especially in the rug and interior design world.
This collection of blog posts covers everything from local magazines and publications, to NYC-based interior designers, to local rug auctions, and more! Looking for something to do at Rockefeller Center? As city locals, we have you covered with the best recommendations. Wondering what kind of rug history you can learn about at the Met Museum or the Guggenheim? We have that covered too.
At Nazmiyal, we love the beautiful location of our showroom and we want to share that beauty with you. Browse through our NYC blog posts to read more.
Persian Artist Monir Farmanfarmaian Guggenheim Exhibit
Persian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, now over 90 years old, is celebrating a milestone in her life and artistic career: Her work is on view at the Guggenheim Museum through June 3rd, marking her first comprehensive solo exhibition in the United States.
The Art of Space by Mary Cook
Interior design is a subject that we here at Nazmiyal Collection think of as an art form. Each client that comes to us looking for the perfect antique rug or carpet has a unique vision for how they’d like their home to look and feel, and it takes that personal touch to make a room seem just right.
Educational Antique Rug Seminars
We’re delighted to give the rug community a complete, hands-on look at the world of antique carpets starting with current market trends and traveling back to the 16th century.
New School Interior Design Class on Rugs
Education is a big part of what we do here at Nazmiyal, so naturally we were happy when a New School interior design Class inquired about bringing their students to our NYC rug gallery. I honestly did not know what to expect, would they be interested or would they stare blankly into space, counting the seconds till they could leave.
Antique Textile Exhibit Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Beginning on Monday, September 16, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City will be hosting a very special, four-month antique textile exhibit of fine antique textiles from around the world.
The massive fall exhibition, which unfolds in nine galleries throughout the museum, features more than 130 unique textiles and nearly 30 culturally significant garments, including dresses, quilts, and bedcovers from across the world.
Most Expensive Rug Ever Sold at Auction
As of this afternoon, there is a new antique rug that can boast the lofty distinction of being the most expensive rug ever sold at auction as a beautiful Persian carpet sold for nearly $34 million today at a Sotheby’s auction in New York City.
Fullerton Exhibition: Early Days of Long Island
Here at the Nazmiyal Blog of Design and Style, we take great pleasure in all forms of artistic expression. While antique Oriental rugs are our great passion, we also appreciate work such as the new exhibition at the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington, NY, which showcases the photography of Hal B. Fullerton, a nineteenth century employee of the Long Island Railroad, whose amateur photography of a nascent Long Island is both charming and impressively composed.
The Alpha Workshops
With a stunning collection of handmade crafts ranging from wallpaper to textiles, tables, lighting and accessories, The Alpha Workshops seems like your average – if incredibly productive – New York City decorative arts studio. But the 18 year old non-profit organization is anything but that.