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Anniversary gifts for the art lover

Wooden shelves with four prismatic sculptures by artist Angel Oloshove above three sculptural vessels by Pilar Wiley on display at Uprise Art.

The tradition of anniversary gifts spans centuries. Every year, couples celebrate their milestones with a gift inspired by a range of materials, from paper to gold. Capturing the nuances between you and your partner is quite the feat, so we curated 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gift ideas to reflect your one-of-a-kind bond. Like the age-old tradition, these gifts promise to be timeless.

Year 1 | Paper

A ripped paper drawing by artist Colleen Ho, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Current" by Colleen Ho

Start with a gift that symbolizes a clean slate with a unique work by Colleen Ho. Ho creates subtle landscapes by repeatedly ripping paper with a thumbtack, leaving a delicate topography. Shop "Current" by Colleen Ho

A knife-incised artwork by artist Lucha Rodríguez, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Dientes de Papelon III" by Lucha Rodríguez

Lucha Rodríguez's knife-cut drawings delicately incise precise patterns and geometric forms into watercolored paper. Shop "Dientes de Papelon III" by Lucha Rodríguez

Year 2 | Cotton

A floral textile tapestry by artist Stacey Beach, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Bouquet #1" by Stacey Beach

Commemorate two years since you tied the knot with a fabric work by Stacey Beach. Shop works by Stacey Beach

A colorful, geometric textile work by artist Liesl Pfeffer, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Outline (for M.H-L.)" by Liesl Pfeffer

Liesl Pfeffer's unique quilted cotton works are inspired by marine signal flags, used to communicate at great distances while at sea. Gift your partner a representation of how strong your communication is with this memorable anniversary gift. Shop "Outline (for M.H-L.)" by Liesl Pfeffer

Year 4 | Silk

A silk painting with butterflies and floral motifs by artist Rebeca Raney, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Puppies Math" by Rebeca Raney

Celebrate with silk. Rebeca Raney's paintings on Crêpe De Chine evoke lustrous, immersive environments of characters, patterns, and scenes-within-scenes. Shop "Puppies Math" by Rebeca Raney

A silk painting with flowers by artist Padma Rajendran, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Flower Comb" by Padma Rajendran

Padma Rajendran's silk paintings reflect on womanhood and the concept of home as a tended space. Shop "Flower Comb" by Padma Rajendran

Year 5 | Wood

A wood tabletop sculpture by artist Fitzhugh Karol, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Subtractions I" by Fitzhugh Karol

Commemorate the roots of your union. A tabletop sculpture from Fitzhugh Karol shows the bright potential of a fundamental material. Shop "Subtractions I" by Fitzhugh Karol

Abstract wooden sculpture by artist Ferris McGuinty, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Rod" by Ferris McGuinty

Ferris McGuinty's work repurposes tiny wooden items of note, such as discarded cabinet knobs and gears to create new, multi-faceted designs. Shop "Rod" by Ferris McGuinty

Year 7 | Copper

Suspended mica sculpture by Christina Watka, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Light Totem No 32" by Christina Watka

Copper has the unique ability to produce heat. Keep the flame alive with Christina Watka's hanging sculptures that move, shimmer and add joy to your space. Shop works by Christina Watka

Year 8 | Bronze

Brown and yellow mixed-media collage by artist Xochi Solis, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"The bronze of your body" by Xochi Solis

Bronze, an even stronger metal than copper, suggests an increased fortitude in your relationship. Toast to strength with Xochi Solis' The bronze of your body. Shop "The bronze of your body" by Xochi Solis

Year 9 | Pottery

Prismatic tabletop sculpture by artist Angel Oloshove, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Arrow of Light" by Angel Oloshove

A testament to the transformative power of your love. Arrow of Light, a ceramic sculpture by Angel Oloshove. Shop works by Angel Oloshove

Small pink vessel by artist Pilar Wiley, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Paste Globo 5G" by Pilar Wiley

A keepsake for always, Pastel Globo 5G by Pilar Wiley. Shop "Pastel Globo 5G" by Pilar Wiley

Year 10 | Aluminum

Floral aluminum print by artist Jordan Sullivan, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Autumns of Spring 3" by Jordan Sullivan

Aluminum represents flexibility and durability. Immortalize your love with a Jordan Sullivan photograph printed on aluminum or a colorful aluminum sculpture by Vicki Sher. Shop "Autumns of Spring 3" by Jordan Sullivan

Orange abstract sculpture by artist Vicki Sher, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Untitled (Orange Hour)" by Vicki Sher

Shop "Untitled (Orange Hour)" by Vicki Sher

Year 11 | Steel

Steel mounted on walnut wood sculpture by artist Dan Covert, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Present (Maquette)" by Dan Covert

A metal that is as strong as your vows. For the 11th year, give the gift that is the strongest metal on earth in the form of a steel sculpture by Dan Covert. Shop "Present (Maquette)" by Dan Covert

Year 17 | Furniture

Abstract bench with colorful dots by Adam Frezza & Terri Chiao (CHIAOZZA), as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Stick Stump" by Adam Frezza & Terri Chiao (CHIAOZZA)

Like a marriage, furniture is built to last over time. Husband and wife duo Adam Frezza & Terri Chiao (CHIAOZZA)'s Stick Stump is simultaneously a sculptural bench and a symbol of strength. Shop "Stick Stump" by Adam Frezza & Terri Chiao (CHIAOZZA)

Neutral photograph of a silk chair by artist Anna Moller, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Silk Chair" by Anna Moller

Anna Moller's Silk Chair celebrates the timeless pieces you've had for a lifetime. Shop "Silk Chair" by Anna Moller

Year 21 | Fire

Fireworks photography by Jessica Haye & Clark Hsiao, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Fireworks" by Jessica Haye & Clark Hsiao

Celebrate the spark in your relationship with a firework photograph by husband and wife duo Jessica Haye & Clark Hsiao or Nick Meyer. Shop "Fireworks" by Jessica Haye & Clark Hsiao

Fireworks photography by artist Nick Meyer, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Fireworks, Oakland" by Nick Meyer

Shop "Fireworks, Oakland" by Nick Meyer

Year 22 | Water

Photograph triptych of the ocean by artist Ryan James MacFarland, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Bay Triptych" by Ryan James MacFarland

After 22 years your bond is as well-adapted as water. Ryan James MacFarland's Bay Triptych shows the many sides of water. Shop works by Ryan James MacFarland

Photograph of an ocean horizon by artist Anna Beeke, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"26 01'24.1"N 78 41'12.4"W (Smoke on the Water)" by Anna Beeke

Anna Beeke's Smoke on the Water blurs the horizon line, indicating that the end destination is the journey itself. Shop "26 01'24.1"N 78 41'12.4"W (Smoke on the Water)" by Anna Beeke

Year 27 | Music

Pink collage with music notes by artist Erik Barthels, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Electric Equation" by Erik Barthels

The lyrics to your melody, Electric Equation by Erik Barthels. Shop "Electric Equation" by Erik Barthels

Year 47 | Garden

Large still-life painting by artist Sarah Ingraham, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Iris Bouquet with My Favorite Fruit" by Sarah Ingraham

Lush and bountiful. Sarah Ingraham's floral paintings celebrate abundance, pleasure, and vitality. Shop "Pink Cherry Cake with Bouquet" by Sarah Ingraham

Year 50 | Gold

Green floral painting with gold leaf by artist Kate Roebuck, as part of our 25 one-of-a-kind anniversary gifts.
"Golden Bouquet One" by Kate Roebuck

Everlasting and invaluable, gold reflects the strength and permanence of your relationship. Kate Roebuck's playful paintings reinterpret the material in new ways. Shop "Golden Bouquet One" by Kate Roebuck

Timeless

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