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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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Barbara says
I love that my house is in the USA, in Iowa, in the middle of my farmland, on a hill overlooking our farm pond.
Christine says
I’m pretty chuffed about having moved to Florida and finding my MCM in the wild at thrift stores here.
Julia says
The thing I’m happiest about my house is that it’s on a little island. If I could add a moat and some crocodiles, I’d be set!
Aaron Backer says
Just owning a 50’s ranch home and restoring it to its former glory is what makes me happy. That and my tiki bar in the basement.
Jennifer King says
One thing I love about my house right now is the original 1962 hardwood floors that we had lightly refinished when we bought it in October 2015. The original owner (she was 90 years old!) who we bought the house from had put carpet down and so the floors were pristine even before we refinished them!
Jeremy says
I’m loving my office that is filled with my tiki/pop art collection!
Jennie says
What makes me happiest about my house right now is that we don’t currently own a house!
Richard Marker/Grant Smith says
Richard and Grant love our turquoise (with pink doors!) mid century ranch in Simsbury, Connecticut. We scanned the color from an original Sherwin Williams paint chip chart from 1955, the year our home was built.
Tammy Jo says
Wow, It’s awesome that you had large enough paint chips to scan! Great idea!!
Cheri says
email edited out – entry noted
Lauri says
My fireplaces are my favorite thing about my house right now. Autumn is in the air! ????????????????