A work of art

Anthony Picadio's loft in downtown Pittsburgh is home to a unique assortment of original art. Modern paintings hang on the walls, sculptures rest peacefully on pedestals, and an impressive collection of 19th-century weather vanes stand proudly on shelves throughout the 3,700-square-foot abode. But probably the most amazing piece is a screen mounted to the wall of his main living space. Most of the time, the screen is nothing more than a blank canvas. But when Anthony fires up his Canon video projector, the 150-inch screen springs to life. Beautiful abstract images wash over it, adding color and warmth to the space. "Video art is still kind of new," Anthony explains. "But if you go to any contemporary exhibition, there'll be at least three or four installations." See this slide show

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