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The main reason for my recent Grand LA Tiki Adventure was to see the opening of The Art of the Tiki exhibit. The exhibit was fabulous, and the opening night party was insane! There is a hardcover book to go-with, and I picked up an extra copy to go a giveaway here on the blog. And of course, I had it autographed by Sven and Otto! Read on for entry details.
Sven wrote the book, there are tons of great photos, and there are essays by Shag, Otto and Jordan Reichek. Otto also gets author credit because he curated the exhibit. I have not had time to read my copy yet, but it looks like a must-have addition to the super-collectible Sven Kirsten library of titles!
The book’s description, from the publisher Last Gasp Books:
The Art of Tiki is a passionate study of the Tiki idol as an art form. For the first time, contemporary Tiki art is united and presented equally with what inspired it, original mid-century Polynesian pop. Author Sven Kirsten combines his first-hand experiences in exploring the birth of Tiki style with his intimate knowledge of the Tiki Revival, painting a vivid, visually arresting portrait of a unique, always new art genre. The Art of Tiki is published in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary Tiki Art Exhibition at La luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles.
How to enter to win this book:
- To win, you must be a subscriber to our newsletter (Yes, this is “what’s in it for the blog” — you can opt out at any time after the contest ends, or continue on for the stories and because we like to do giveaways every now and then!)
- Then, to enter, use the Comment field on this post below and tell us: What is making you happiest about your house right now?
- One entry per person. U.S. and Canada residents eligible.
- Entries close on Friday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-ish Eastern — that is, we will close the Comments field at that time.
- Prize: There will be one winner and I’ll mail you the book.
- Pam will choose the winners via the Random Number Generator at random.org. She will email the winner. [Tip: Be sure you enter your email address correctly in the email field of the Comment form.] The winner will have five business days to respond. If we do not hear from them, we will choose the next person who commented. Lather, rinse, repeat. We will post the winner’s first name as soon as all is confirmed.
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Kali says
I love my Oceanic Arts lamps, now happily swagged in my living room. 🙂
Nelson says
my growing collection of MCM and tikis
Beth Leclerc says
The thing around my house that’s making me the happiest is my newly restored Drexel dining set from my grandma
Mary Hutka says
My living room is making me happy. We got some new rugs, a paisley club chair, and a chesterfield couch with track arms plus a couple of white faux fur throw pillows. Very 1970s! The best part is the three vintage Russell Woodard spun fiberglass plant stands we scored on Craigslist. We mixed retro with new and the result is tasty and satisfying.
Gus Luttrell says
After having to sell our fabulous ’69 Daylight Atomic Ranch we landed on the Columbia River in a floating home. It’s only 800 square feet but one of the things we most treasure about it is a lil alcove area just inside the doorway where we created a terrific Tiki bar. Thanks Pam, et. al, for all the wonderful design and remodel ideas over the years.
Rhonda says
The thing that makes me happiest about my house is the huge front room windows that let in all the beautiful fall colors in our front yard
Louis says
filling our modern home with the things we love
MARTHA says
The thing that is making me most happy about my current home is the fact that I am getting ready to list it! That’s right, I am currently on the hunt for a sweet MCM to renovate and make my own. This is a task easier said than done. It is really hard to find an MCM in a neighborhood which has both retained its value AND hasnt been completely updated with no $$ room for reno. Fingers crossed!
Amber says
I recently had a milestone birthday and treated myself to the “vintage” green, pedestal vornado fan. It is the newest addition to my 1960’s themed, aqua/blue bedroom. I just put it together yesterday!
Rita Driscoll says
thanks