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Is Textured Wall Art Real Texture or Just a Print?
How to tell genuinely textured wall art from a printed photograph of texture, with five checks you can do from the listing before you buy.
What Size Wall Art for an Open-Plan Living Room?
How to size wall art for Australian open-plan homes, including the two thirds rule, viewing distance, hanging height and when to size up.
Wabi-Sabi vs Japandi vs Minimalist: What’s the Difference?
Wabi-sabi, Japandi and minimalism share a palette but treat imperfection very differently. A plain comparison, and how to pick the right one for your room.
Wabi-Sabi Wall Art in Australia: A Buyer’s Guide
What wabi-sabi wall art actually is, how to spot genuine texture, and what to check before buying in Australia.
How to Tell if a Painting Is Hand-Painted or a Print (Without Being an Expert)
You can tell a hand-painted canvas from a print with three checks. Brushstrokes should change direct...
How High to Hang Art Above a Sofa (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)
At Monavoart, this is probably the question we get asked more than any other. So I figured I'd just ...
Beyond the Canvas: The Tactile Allure of Textured Art
Introduction For decades, fine art was something meant only to be seen, hidden behind glass and comp...
A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Abstract Art for Your Statement Wall
Introduction A well-chosen piece of abstract art can anchor a room, dictate its color palette, and s...
What Is Wabi-Sabi Wall Art?
Wabi-sabi wall art is artwork built on the Japanese idea of finding beauty in imperfection and imper...