Though the artist known as Vincent Van Gogh has an arsenal of masterpieces to his name, few would argue that his most celebrated piece is Starry Night. Painted from his first-floor room at an asylum, where he had committed himself after a mental breakdown (during which he famously cut off part of his own ear), […]
Globes as Community Builders – Lunch with Ron Miriello
The best thing about a globe is that it’s an entry point for everybody. Everybody plays in that world…it’s a community-building tool – Ron Miriello As an employee of MOVA, I’m always drawn to other globes when I see them (it’s hard not to be). Naturally, I was intrigued when I stumbled across the 100 […]
MOVA Sea Art — New platforms. New perspectives.
Art lovers and ocean enthusiasts – prepare to be dazzled. Thanks to the PangeaSeed Foundation, over a dozen new sea murals popped up all over San Diego this fall. PangeaSeed is a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading awareness on ocean environmental issues through art, science, and creativity. The organization gathers volunteers from cities all over […]
Robin Koni Artist Profile
Born in: Rainham, Kent Lives in: Whitstable, Kent Occupation: Aritst Studied: Illustration at Medway College of Art and Design Art training: None Artwork theme: The ocean and the majesty of nature Favorite art piece: “Europe after the Rain” by Max Ernst MOVA Globe design: Sea Life MOVA Globe Website: robinkonieczny.co.uk “You paint what you like, what intrigues you, what speaks to you.” – […]
Wendy Gold Artist Profile
Meet Wendy Gold Born in: Portchester, New York Lives in: San Anselmo, California Occupation: Decorative Aritst Studied: Industrial Art Has been featured on: CNN, NPR, Newsweek, USA Today, InStyle, Travel+Leisure Hobbies: Doing art projects with her daughter & scouring local flea markets Favorite art piece: “Ink on Carpet” by Andisheh Avini MOVA Globe design: Butterfly MOVA Globe Website: wendygold.com “Creativity is following your […]
Dick Termes Artist Profile
Born in: San Diego, California Lives in: Black Hills, South Dakota Occupation: Artist Studied: Art and design Preferred canvas: Spheres Favorite art piece: “Pantheon” and “Looking for the Order” by Dick Termes MOVA Globe designs: Black Hills Termesphere MOVA Globes Website: Termespheres.com “I want people to see the world in a whole new way, 360 degrees in all directions.” – DICK TERMES
Quiz: Test Your Art Knowledge
This quiz has ended. Claude Monet’s father disapproved of his painting and instead wanted him to be a grocer. Pablo Picasso was a terrible student who often ended up in detention. Vincent Van Gogh’s earliest career aspiration was to be a pastor. Before becoming famous artists, they were average human beings with big dreams. It […]
Andy Russell Artist Profile
Born in: Buffalo, New York Lives in: Buffalo, New York Occupation: Artist Studied: Construction technology and psychology Art training: None Artwork theme: Perfect world dreamscapes Favorite art piece: “Castle Creek” by Andy Russell MOVA Globe design: Home for the Holidays MOVA Globe Website: AndyRussell.com “Many people have said they have had dreams of places like these.” – ANDY RUSSELL Finger-painting in kindergarten […]
Southwestern Decor featuring Black Hills
Although the new Black Hills Termesphere MOVA Globe depicts a beautiful region in South Dakota, the design’s vibrant color palette of yellow, orange, green, and reminds us of a blazing summer day in the desert. With the summer heat setting in, we created this crisp look inspired by the Southwest. We placed the new globe on bright, white surfaces, which brings out […]
The Black Hills as Home and Artwork: Q&A with Dick Termes
Dick Termes was the first artist we worked with to bring a new type of design to life with our MOVA Globes. With our latest collaboration we get a more personal artwork with the Black Hills Termesphere, a design inspired by Dick’s hometown and surrounding areas. He talks to us about how the Black Hills […]
MOVA Minis: Small Globes, Big Impact
The MOVA Minis are finally here! MOVA Minis pack endless wonder, beautiful design, and uncompromised innovation in a miniature globe you can hold in your hands. It’s our most compact design ever, a magical way to take your home décor and gift-giving to new levels. There’s a lot more to these small globes than meets […]
MOVArt™: Telling Stories with Art and Motion
It is amazing to think that through a masterful play of colors, shapes, and arrangements that an artist can turn a plain canvas into an immersive piece and stir our imagination and conversation. The unspoken impact of an artist’s work is what sparked our creation of the MOVArt line, a collection of one-of-a-kind custom globes […]
