Dayton March/April 2024
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mastering<br />
THE ART OF HANGING<br />
Tips for displaying<br />
artwork and photos<br />
BY KAREN BRADNER<br />
Years ago, I remember admiring<br />
a skillfully arranged wall of<br />
artwork in a home we were<br />
about to photograph. After<br />
telling the interior designer<br />
responsible that I admired his<br />
work, I was surprised when he<br />
answered, “You do not want<br />
to look behind those pieces.<br />
There are several nail holes<br />
where we didn’t get it quite<br />
right.”<br />
It’s tricky business hanging artwork—whether<br />
it’s one piece<br />
or a collection. But over the<br />
years, I have learned a few tips<br />
from both trial and error and<br />
expert advice. Here are some<br />
Dale Chihuly’s “Venice.” Photo by Connie Kimsey<br />
winners: ➻ housetrends magazine <strong>2024</strong> 45
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