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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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Barbara says
Pamela, why don’t you give the book to Katie, your former employee? Sounds like she helped you out, lots!!!
I remember the both of you love tiki.
Erin says
I’m finally starting to build my home tiki bar – I couldn’t be happier!!!
Kelly Gamble says
Cool things about my (1966) house at the moment: First of all, I live in the Sands West community in Phoenix, AZ; so my neighborhood is Polynesian Tiki themed! My bathrooms are 90% original (gold glitter countertops, funky angled counters, wall-mount medicine cabinets under the mirrors, gold glitter shower enclosure w/ wire glass doors, pink tile in the hall bath, etc.) My kitchen cabinets are original, and I have a large built-in shelving unit in the family room. I brought my already mid-century decorating style in a more Tiki direction upon moving into this house two years ago-fitting for the house and neighborhood.
Mark Lizewskie says
I just installed a Calder style mobile in the living room ceiling. Just another great MCM detail!
sherree says
I am probably happiest with my retro renovated kitchen 🙂 I think maybe I have become a better cook!
Anita says
I adore having a ranch style house built in 1968 and a vintage travel trailer from 1967 called an Avion Travelcade.
It has been so fun searching for games, books, furniture, and art for both of them!
My main full bath has a tiki themed, and for now it us my favorite part of the house!
Bonnie says
The thing making me happiest about my house is that it’s almost paid off. 🙂 Once paid off, the decorating fun begins. 😉
Bette Jean says
Just had 2 rooms painted in deep, rich colors…coffee brown and cadet blue.
JEN D says
I’m most happy at the moment about our first woodstove fire of the season!
Caitlin says
I will always love the bedroom furniture I inherited from my grandparents. It isn’t a famous maker or incredibly modern looking, but it reminds me of them and I love having it.