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03/25/2026

03/25/2026

03/25/2026

03/03/2026

Presence Over Permanence

People often assume artwork, and living with it,
▪︎ is permanent and untouchable once it is hung,
▪︎ or decorative and therefore easily swapped.

Both assumptions miss the point.

In my upcoming column of Insights at the Intersection of ART x DESIGN, we explore How Art Can Move Within Your Home Without Losing Its Meaning.

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In collaboration with . 
Artwork by Edwin Schlossberg.




02/27/2026

Pie and Picasso / The Case for Bringing Art Into the Kitchen.

Stirring.
Baking.
Tasting.
Hosting.
Celebrating.

If you think art belongs everywhere but the kitchen, 
you’re overlooking one of the most dynamic spaces in your home.

Defined by hard surfaces, straight lines, and utility, 
the kitchen is commonly approached as purely functional.
But that visual tension is exactly where art performs.

Inviting artwork, even if it is not a Picasso, 
elevates what happens in and comes out of your kitchen.
With identity.
Inspiration.
And confidence.

The core of the case.

▪︎ Why does art belong in the kitchen?

▪︎ Which mediums and materials are suitable for the realities of a kitchen?

▪︎ And where in the kitchen can art introduce interest and inspiration?
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Read how here (and linked in stories): 
susannevagoerg.com/theedit/pie-and-picasso

Insights at the Intersection of ART x DESIGN Column / Edition 2 / In collaboration with -McKenna Gallery
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02/24/2026

Off the Wall / The Art of Three Dimensions.

Living with art does not have to stop at the default stage: your walls, especially if they might be already spoken for.

Three-dimensional art has gravitational pull through
motion,
balance,
rhythm,
and tension.

Elevating
how a space is perceived,
how we move through it,
and how we engage with it.

Art is often approached as an afterthought.
Or as something simply filling a space.
Not as something that thoughtfully shapes it.

Off the wall.

▪︎ How can this next dimension create presence and curiosity without overwhelm?

▪︎ How does it visually anchor, extend, and deepen the experience of your space?

▪︎ And how can one of the most underused design tools offer new perspectives while solving spatial challenges?
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susannevagoerg.com/theedit/off-the-wall
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Insights at the Intersection of ART x DESIGN Column Edition 1 / In collaboration with -McKenna Gallery
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12/25/2025

Wishing you presence, peace, and abundance.

12/10/2025

Now that the internet, and especially the design industry, has had its field day with Pantone’s Color of the Year, from memes to the 97.2% negative reactions, it might be time to take a step back and zoom out.

First, the bigger picture. Pantone’s selection isn’t only for interiors, but spans fashion, beauty, home, product design, tech, and more. The research looks at global signals, socio-economic conditions, the cultural movements, and human behaviors to determine the shade that captures the mood of the year. It’s never just a color. It’s a narrative about what people are seeking.

Let’s be real. As unsatisfied as you might be, isn’t that an opportunity to do what we do best, transform something that might appear boring into something compelling, inspiring, and unexpected?

Why can’t we dance with new ideas of unique applications that give this shade style, substance and significance?

I’d like to challenge our perspectives and creative minds. What fresh ways can we imagine to turn on a different tune?

While our studio doesn’t follow trends but shapes identity-caliber spaces through clarity, intention and a timeless approach on behalf of our clients’ spaces and the lives they aspire to live, we always have a point of view based in reason and differentiate between understanding trends and being trendy, which is a whole other story for another time.

Here are a few inspired, intentional and perhaps disruptive thought starters:

• Haircolor & Styling
• Kitchen/Bathroom Fixtures & Appliances
• (Warm) Tech, i.e. Oura Ring
• Luxury Workout Equipment
• Leather (Driving) Gloves
• Tripod Stand/Equipment
• Dishwasher Interior (not exterior)
• ...

Comment below to add to the list.


[Images courtesy of their respective brands, alongside AI-generated assets.]