There’s been a lot of discussion about Art Deco on X lately so wanted to expand on our collective fascination with the genre
We haven’t developed a collective nostalgia for Art Deco by accident, we miss it because something essential has been stripped away from modern society
Every surface, every line, every material choice with Deco was a deliberate choice of detail over efficiency
Buildings, objects, even small details were treated as opportunities for expression of the artist
Contemporary design prioritizes speed, cost, and uniformity, and you can’t unsee it once you begin to notice
Art Deco reminds us that design carries intention, and that intention communicates care
We recognize in these works a devotion to craft that feels increasingly rare
In a world of shortcuts, Art Deco stands as proof that attention to detail is not excess, but an expression of art in its highest form