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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.
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rich says
The thing that is making me most happy in my home right now is my 70’s Technics SL-1200 turntable spinning The Flat Five’s “It’s A World Of Love & Hope” (or other gobs of vinyl sitting around) going through a vintage Yamaha reciever.
phil says
I am so happy that we are replacing the wood porch supports on our 1967 ranch with some MCM design metal post’s, I am having a local metal fabrication shop make them. They have been in business for 100 years and have made many mid century products scattered around homes and businesses in town back in the day. It was so nice to walk in and tell them what I was looking for and for them to know right away what look I was going after.
andrea myers says
I’m happiest right now about the new gutters and fresh exterior paint – five coats of peel stop, stain blocker and top coats (after scraping and sanding for weeks!) – that my 80 year old father and I have worked on all summer, at my 1950 rambler nicknamed the Astro-Pad.
martha says
I’m excited about the possibility of decorating our bedroom in a tiki style, with lots of masks and exotic prints!
Joan Massey says
All the Colors U have around me in my home. A yellow accent wall, a teal accent wall, beautiful vintage vases, cozy throw blankets and art.
Laura says
I’m so happy for our big kitchen with amazing gold flecked Formica.
BONNIE ELLIS says
I’m so happy that my husband is making the woodworking shop of his dreams in the basement, while I have the spare bedroom for my own hideaway, filled with my ever changing eclectic mix of thrift store finds! Love our nest!
Brooke says
I am happiest about the fact my house is finally getting put back together! We’ve had plywood floors for almost 2 years and we’re installing the hardwood in a couple of months. Once the floors are in I can finally pull out all my MCM furniture that’s been tucked away in basement, hang all the art, finish headboards and order closet doors from Beauti-vue. Within the next 6-9 months we’ll have 90% of the upstairs retro-vated with only bathrooms left. Then we can move on to the basement!
vicki smith says
My vintage kitchen cabinets and my knotty pine mud room.
Jay says
It’s hygge and cozy in the true meaning ( unfortunately a term usurped by the real estate trade to denote small).