Paperwork supplied by Andrew Crowley, 46, found to be made using printing methods 25 years too modernA fraudster who tried to sell fake ancient statues to Sotheby’s was foiled when his bogus accompanying paperwork was found to be written with printing methods that were 25 years too modern, a court has heard.Andrew Crowley, 46, asked the auctioneers to value three Cycladic figures and one Anatolian stargazer statuette that he had inherited from his grandfather, Southwark crown court in London was
Paperwork supplied by Andrew Crowley, 46, found to be made using printing methods 25 years too modern
A fraudster who tried to sell fake ancient statues to Sotheby’s was foiled when his bogus accompanying paperwork was found to be written with printing methods that were 25 years too modern, a court has heard.
Andrew Crowley, 46, asked the auctioneers to value three Cycladic figures and one Anatolian stargazer statuette that he had inherited from his grandfather, Southwark crown court in London was told on Friday.
‘Living archive’ will mark loss of Northumberland landmark with storytelling, sound and sculpture using saved woodA new artwork will transform preserved wood from the felled Sycamore Gap tree into a “living archive” after a public vote.The community arts charity Helix Arts and George King Architects were named winners of the vote on Saturday, after being shortlisted for a National Trust commission in March. Continue reading...
‘Living archive’ will mark loss of Northumberland landmark with storytelling, sound and sculpture using saved wood
A new artwork will transform preserved wood from the felled Sycamore Gap tree into a “living archive” after a public vote.
The community arts charity Helix Arts and George King Architects were named winners of the vote on Saturday, after being shortlisted for a National Trust commission in March.
KUCHING, May 22 — Global short-video platform TikTok is strengthening its commitment to enhancing platform safety features through the TikTok Community Guidelines.TikTok Malaysia public policy manager Aliff Zakaria said TikTok is also collaborating with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to ensure content published complies with national laws and respects local cultural sensitivities.He said the move is aimed at ensuring its global community,
KUCHING, May 22 — Global short-video platform TikTok is strengthening its commitment to enhancing platform safety features through the TikTok Community Guidelines.
TikTok Malaysia public policy manager Aliff Zakaria said TikTok is also collaborating with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to ensure content published complies with national laws and respects local cultural sensitivities.
He said the move is aimed at ensuring its global community, including more than 450 million users in Southeast Asia and Malaysians, can use the application in a healthy, positive and creative manner.
“We have more than 40,000 multilingual moderators worldwide who are proficient in more than 30 languages to assess and review content.
“If there are reports of violations of laws or cultural sensitivities, firm action will be taken immediately,” he said during a session on Sharing Online Safety Tips held in conjunction with the Safe Internet Campaign Community Carnival at the Kuching district level here today.
Commenting on the safety of teenagers, he said the platform adopts a “Safety by Design” approach by automatically imposing strict age restrictions.
“Users under the age of 16 are strictly prohibited from using the direct messaging feature, while the function to send or receive gifts is only available to users aged 18 and above to protect minors.
“To balance screen time and address gadget addiction issues, TikTok also empowers parents through the Family Pairing feature,” he said.
Aliff said through the Family Pairing feature, parents are given access to more than 50 safety tools to monitor their children, such as setting TikTok usage time limits, blocking access during family mealtimes and controlling the types of topics and keywords their children can view.
He said the application is also equipped with automatic bedtime notifications at 11 pm or midnight to ensure teenagers get adequate rest, in addition to a screen time approval system that requires direct parental consent if children request additional time.
Aliff also said TikTok is not only an entertainment platform, but also provides a dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics tab to educate children on current issues such as AI development.
He said the platform is also actively used by teachers to share school modules and examination tutorials such as for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia.
“Parents are encouraged to make use of these safety features and educational content together with their children to create a balanced and beneficial digital ecosystem for the future,” he said. — Bernama
Ever since the pandemic, interior trends have been leaning towards bold, maximalist styles and colors. Lockdown taught us collectively that life is short, and more time spent at home has invited many to throw caution to the wind. If this is where we’re spending a large amount of our time, we should really love the space we’re inhabiting. Right? Say goodbye to sad beige and millennial gray—whimsy, playfulness, and color are in. The brighter, the better!
Ahead, I chatted with designers to get
Ever since the pandemic, interior trends have been leaning towards bold, maximalist styles and colors. Lockdown taught us collectively that life is short, and more time spent at home has invited many to throw caution to the wind. If this is where we’re spending a large amount of our time, we should really love the space we’re inhabiting. Right? Say goodbye to sad beige and millennial gray—whimsy, playfulness, and color are in. The brighter, the better!
Ahead, I chatted with designers to get their take on bright paint colors—how to choose them, where to paint, trending colors, and perhaps most importantly, how to get over any hesitancy when working with vibrant hues.
Choosing the right color for your home is a very personal decision. Lesley Myrick of Lesley Myrick Interior Design always starts her design process with the client, and never a trend. “A vibrant paint color has to be a commitment color, something you’ll still love when the design world moves on to the next thing,” she says. Myrick suggests paying attention to the colors you like to wear, what colors are already present in the room, and what the light is doing between 8 am and 8 pm.
“Vibrant color is high impact, which means it can’t be an afterthought. It has to be rooted in something specific and personal. Otherwise, you end up with a room that just looks loud instead of layered,” she continues.
In short, pick a color you love. Be sure it plays well with the other items in your space. Take the time to see how the light affects the paint color throughout the day. Have fun!
What Rooms Are Best for Vibrant Paint Colors?
Bright paint colors will energize a space, so opting for rooms that are lively, or are perhaps in need of some zest will work well. “A small space is the best place to go bold, because the color wraps around you and creates a complete mood,” Myrick says. “A powder room in a deep, glossy green or a saturated blue is going to be the most memorable room in the house.”
“I always recommend an entry way or hallway as great spaces to introduce vibrancy,” Daniele Doerge, a color expert from California Paints, shares. “From there, I love dining rooms and living rooms for vibrant tones as well. These areas are natural spaces to gather, and having a strong color can feel inviting and expressive.”
Myrick agrees. “Dining rooms are another natural fit, especially because you typically use them at night, when rich color looks its absolute best in low light,” she adds.
Hesitant to Use Vibrant Bright Colors in Your Home?
Neutrals can feel safe, and especially if you have maximalist tendencies, even a bit boring. But covering a room in a bright blue, cheery yellow, or bold chartreuse requires a healthy dose of courage. It’s totally normal to feel hesitant. Both Myrick and Doerge have a few tips to help calm your nerves.
Test Out Paint Samples
“First, paint is the least permanent design decision you will ever make,” Myrick reassures. “If you hate it in three years, you paint over it—that’s it. A bold color is not the irreversible commitment people think it is.” She also suggests getting large samples, painting them on two different walls, and living with them for a few days to make an informed decision. “Look at them in morning light, afternoon light, and at night. The same color will shift dramatically depending on the room and the time of day,” she shares.
Start Small
“Try painting cabinets or an interior door, or even add in an accent wall to see how you feel with the color,” Doerge recommends. “I also advise people to pair bold colors with some sort of grounded neutral or texture—whether that’s furniture, decor, or rugs.”
Go Bold or Go Home
Finally, Myrick recommends digging your heels in and committing with your full chest. “The half-hearted vibrant color, the one that felt ‘safer’ than the bold choice you loved, always disappoints. If you’re going to go bold, go all the way,” she urges.
What Bright Paint Colors Are Big Right Now?
Even though vibrant colors are inherently energizing, the right bold color can still feel calming and intentional. Colors inspired by nature are always a wise choice. “We’re seeing some trends towards vibrant colors rooted in nature—think golden yellows, clay-inspired corals, and lush greens that feel bright but still grounded,” Doerge shares.
If there’s one thing designers agree on, it’s this: the color you love is always the right choice. Bright paint colors aren’t a trend to chase or a risk to manage — they’re an invitation to make your home feel more like you. Start with the room that needs the most life. Paint a large sample. Live with it for a few days. And when you find the one that makes you feel something every time you walk in? Commit all the way. The half-hearted choice always disappoints. The bold one never does.
This post was last updated on May 22, 2026, to include new insights.
Artists iterating on a seemingly mundane object is one of our favorite exhibition concepts. Vintage envelopes, coasters, and matchboxes are just a fraction of the items galleries have offered as unique canvases for small works, and now, we can add nighlights to that list.
On view through June 26, DUDD LITE is a collaboration between the design collective Dudd Haus and the gallery The Future Perfect. Curated through an open call that garnered nearly 400 submissions, the playful exhibition p
Artists iterating on a seemingly mundane object is one of our favorite exhibition concepts. Vintage envelopes, coasters, and matchboxes are just a fraction of the items galleries have offered as unique canvases for small works, and now, we can add nighlights to that list.
On view through June 26, DUDD LITE is a collaboration between the design collective Dudd Haus and the gallery The Future Perfect. Curated through an open call that garnered nearly 400 submissions, the playful exhibition presents more than 130 artist-designed nightlights made from stained glass, wood, seashells, ceramic, cotton, and more. The small works hover between sculpture and functional object, each reflecting a distinctive sensibility and approach to a household staple. See all designs on The Future Perfect website.
James Burial, “Doom n’ Bloom”Normalcy, “Extension Cord Germination”Chris Wolston, “Legs for Days”Nicholas Holmes, “Fire Light”Mark Dineen, “Rite Lite”Mikei Huang, “Wavy Night Dancer”
At a height of 250 feet, the arch would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial and be close to half the height of the Washington Monument, an obelisk that is about 555 feet tall.
At a height of 250 feet, the arch would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial and be close to half the height of the Washington Monument, an obelisk that is about 555 feet tall.
Nestled amid plants native to the U.K., a giant figure of Gaia, or Mother Nature, sleeps in a verdant garden. With willow-branch locks shaped by artist Tom Hare and a crown of leaves, the figure’s face and shoulders are made from a fallen mature tree carved by Tim Wood. A winding pathway leads beneath an arch that extends the character’s torso, created in the tradition of dry stone walls and meticulously assembled by the family-run outfit Noble Stonework.
You’ll find Gaia in a garden title
Nestled amid plants native to the U.K., a giant figure of Gaia, or Mother Nature, sleeps in a verdant garden. With willow-branch locks shaped by artist Tom Hare and a crown of leaves, the figure’s face and shoulders are made from a fallen mature tree carved by Tim Wood. A winding pathway leads beneath an arch that extends the character’s torso, created in the tradition of dry stone walls and meticulously assembled by the family-run outfit Noble Stonework.
You’ll find Gaia in a garden titled “On the Edge” at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which has taken the top prize of Garden of the Year. The project is a collaboration between designer Sarah Eberle and Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), which champions the countryside and the sustainable practices necessary to protect and preserve its ecosystems.
Photo by Neil Hepworth/RHS
For this year’s exhibit, Eberle emphasized “edgelands,” or spaces between rural and urbanized areas like the borders of fields or even residential gardens. Think roadside berms or the seemingly unruly growth beside a canal. Often, these spots just look like a lot of weeds. Eberle sees not only the beauty, but the value, in these overlooked areas.
“These spaces connect millions of people to nature in everyday life, yet they’re undervalued and under constant pressure,” CPRE says in a statement. “This garden is an invitation to see them differently: not as ‘leftover’ land, but as living places that can recover and thrive with the right care.” Eberle’s choice of plants has a slightly wild aesthetic, with vines taking over the stone arch—redolent of the U.K.’s historic stone bridges—and a graceful yet somehow satisfyingly chaotic arrangement of plants we might associate with untamed overgrowth.
The garden’s design encourages people to consider using natural materials, cultivating local plants to help pollinators, and embracing “flaws” like old stumps or rocky areas that can be havens for wildlife. Amid nature’s innate rhythms, Gaia is a gentle protector who snoozes calmly with everything in balance. Eberele describes the effect: “A sense of abundance, a landscape under repair, the beauty in the ordinary. It’s about how it makes you feel—it’s almost a homecoming, an embrace, a hug.”
The Chelsea Flower Show is the flagship event of the Royal Horticultural Society, and it has been held on the grounds of the Royal Hospital since 1913, with the exception of a few skipped seasons during the two World Wars and in 2020. It’s not just limited to British gardeners, however: exhibitors from around the globe conceive of some of the most creative gardens imaginable. Tickets are available on the RHS website, and the show continues through May 23 in London.
When Valerie Lueth of Tugboat Printshop sets out to make a woodblock print, it’s rare that she only uses a single block. Instead, sometimes up to five distinctly carved pieces are incorporated, each containing different details that, when combined, create a total image. To make the prints, which are usually limited to editions of 100 or so, Lueth rolls the meticulously hand-carved blocks with colorful ink, layering them precisely in order. Black outlines define flora and fauna, for instance,
When Valerie Lueth of Tugboat Printshop sets out to make a woodblock print, it’s rare that she only uses a single block. Instead, sometimes up to five distinctly carved pieces are incorporated, each containing different details that, when combined, create a total image. To make the prints, which are usually limited to editions of 100 or so, Lueth rolls the meticulously hand-carved blocks with colorful ink, layering them precisely in order. Black outlines define flora and fauna, for instance, which are first laid down as colorful shapes.
Tugboat Printshop is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and for a limited time, there’s a discount on original woodcut prints in the shop. Keep an eye out on the studio’s Instagram for updates about future editions, and Lueth is always sharing loads of making-of images on Flickr.
Printing process of “Songbird & Cricket”One of five woodblocks used for “Songbird & Cricket”“Glowing Rose” (2024), five-block woodblock on BFK tan paper, 24 x 15 inches, edition of 100Blocks used to print “Glowing Rose”“Glowing Rose” being pulled from the final block“Dangling Grapes” (2025), four-block woodcut on BFK tan paper, 20 x 14 inches, edition of 100Blocks used to print “Dangling Grapes”“Steadfast Turtle” (2025), four-block woodcut on BFK tan paper, 11 x 14 inches, edition of 100Four woodblocks used for “Steadfast Turtle”
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