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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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Dennis says
Oceanic Arts is a real treasure. Hard to believe it’s been there so long and still going strong
Christine Schweiger says
What makes me happiest is seeing my Boston Terrier curled up on the sofa!
Tammy Jo says
I LOVE the slate tiled floor in the foyer of our 1973 split-entry home in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. We installed it ourselves and it always makes me smile when I leave or enter our home. Stepping over our home’s threshhold is like time travelling between mid-century and present day!
Adrienne Harrison says
My linoleum kitchen floor that looks like a moss covered stone path.
Angela Quinty says
I love my authentic MCM dinette set because it makes a non-MCM space feel retro and cozy anyway…looking forward to acquiring a real MCM home very soon and starting the decor in the kitchen with my dinette!????????????
Jacoba Dolloff says
My mid-century bathrooms make me happy: a pink and black guest bathroom and my yellow and gray master bath. I guess hygiene makes me nostalgic!
David Kolenda says
Right now, my new Tiki Tony & Tiki Diablo submarine is making me smile!
Robin Greene says
I love my restored pink and gray mid century bathroom, complete with fish & kelp shower door! Thanks for all the ideas & Reno smarts Pam & Kate!????
Heather says
Although I recently moved across the country and had to leave my MCM ranch behind, having all of my cute mid century nicknacks and furniture to decorate my griege apartment makes me happy. Nothing like a splash of color and nostalgia to keep the blahs away!
Laura Ainsworth says
My 1955 house, almost all-original and decked out in a mix of tiki and global that I call “midcentury rainforest,” makes me happy in so many ways. But right now, I’m feeling exquisitely contrarian after doing something as ordinary as installing wall-to-wall carpet.
It’s so tiresome hearing everyone on those TV house-gutting shows saying, “Ew, carpet!! I must have hardwoods!” (And shiplap and subway tile, but I digress.) This house was built on a concrete slab and ALWAYS HAD wall-to-wall carpet. So I found a luscious, soft one that works with the period style and put it in living/dining room and bedrooms. Huge project (had to move a baby grand piano!), but the new carpet is delightfully fresh and beautiful.