Category Archives: Art

Minimal Lines and Colorful Geometric Shapes Compose Luciano Cian’s Portraits

Rio de Janeiro-based artist Luciano Cian (previously) has an affinity for the bold blocks of color that compose his minimal portraits. Although he recently expanded his practice to include acrylic paintings and collage, Cian works primarily digitally, rendering anonymous figures … Continue reading

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David Olusoga | James MacTaggart Lecture | Edinburgh TV Festival 2020

We are able to make the TV Festival free for freelancers and run our lifechanging free to access schemes thanks to the TV Foundation. In this challenging year making the industry more accessible is more important than ever. You can … Continue reading

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Whimsical Illustrations and Motifs Dyed with a Traditional Wax-Resist Method Cover Caroline Södergren’s Eggshells

Formally trained in glassblowing, Stockholm-based artist Caroline Södergren transfers her experience working with a delicate, fragile material to an ornately illustrated collection of eggshells. She adapts the traditional Ukrainian craft called pysanky, a wax-resist method that involves drawing a design on … Continue reading

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Masks from Many Cultures – Screener

Masks from different regions of the world and from diverse cultures are presented in this overview which includes images of over 100 masks combined with footage of festivals where masks are worn in traditional ceremonies, such as Mardi Gras. See … Continue reading

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An Elaborate Paper Replica Recreates the Heidelberg Letterpress at Full Scale | Colossal

    JUNE 23, 2021 GRACE EBERT Following a meticulously built collection of meals and household goods, Korean artist Lee Ji-heereturns to a more mechanical subject matter with a life-sized paper model of the Heidelberg letterpress. Similar to her vintage … Continue reading

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Organism, 1975—A Film by Hilary Harris | From the Vaults

Using time-lapse footage of New York City, the filmmaker Hilary Harris imagines the metropolis as a living organism. Traffic arteries are seen as the bloodstream circulating through the urban body; skyscrapers are the skeletal structure. Shops, railroads, bridges, beaches, and … Continue reading

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Sci-Fi Short Film: “ZOE” | DUST

Zoe and her father have lived in space all their lives. The space station they call home is about to explode. Their only chance of survival is an old escape pod but there’s only room for one. “ZOE” by Derek … Continue reading

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The Best Commercial About a Rock Quarry You’ll See Today | Kottke

This advertisement from Vermont granite company Rock of Ages, featuring views of their majestic quarry accompanied by soaring opera, is way better than any commercial for a local quarry has any right to be.[…] More: The Best Commercial About a … Continue reading

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Hawaiian Artist Shares a Piece of Paradise w/ Her Vibrant Illustrations | Colossal

By Arnesia Young on June 18, 2021 This Hawaiian artist tells the story of modern island life with bright, graphic forms and stylized details.   With its sandy beaches, lush landscapes, and sparkling blue oceans, it’s no wonder that Hawaii … Continue reading

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Stevie Wonder – Human Nature Live Pilton 2010

Stevie pays a great tribute to Michael Jackson. Maybe the greatest MJ tribute I’ve seen so far, it’s not just sing couple of lines of a song. Venue: Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts (Pilton/U.K.) Date: June 27th 2010 Source: … Continue reading

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