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Illustrations by David Alvarez Reflect the Intersection of Fantasy and Reality
When working in black and white instead of a muted colour palette, Mexico-based artist David Alvarez (previously) manages to still create illustrations rich in texture and contrast. Layers of graphite and charcoal on white and cream coloured paper form complex shadows. Highlights … Continue reading
Munch’s Scream
What evolution and nonverbal communication studies tell us about an iconic image Edvard Munch’s extraordinary 1893 painting The Scream consistently places near the top of various lists of the most recognized and impactful works of art. It’s an iconic image, imitated … Continue reading
6 Fascinating Facts About Post-Impressionist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec – My Modern Met
Some of the most famous artists of the Post-Impressionist movement include Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Cézanne, but there is another artist who helped pioneer it—Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The French artist was a prominent painter, printmaker, draftsman, and illustrator … Continue reading
Magazine – Sculptures by Michael Trpák in 2019 | Sculpture painting, Sculpture art, Art
Source: Magazine – Sculptures by Michael Trpák in 2019 | Sculpture painting, Sculpture art, Art
Mexican Artist Pedro Reyes Molds 1,527 Guns into Shovels Used to Plant Trees
Pedro Reyes is showing how an object used for harm can be molded into one that promotes life in a project titled “Palas por Pistolas.” Reyes, who originally is from Mexico City, collected 1,527 guns from the Culiacán area in … Continue reading
Rings of Saturn: Hondartza Fraga’s Cassini Images — the Fourdrinier
Space and our relationship with it loomed large in the public consciousness in 2019, following the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landings. Space travel demonstrates human and technological capabilities yet reminds us of our limits. Because most people … Continue reading
101 Amazing Doodles On Shopping Receipts By An Italian Artist
There are some artists who seem to carry their sketchbooks everywhere they go. Who knows when the moment of inspiration will hit you, right? However, there are also artists who don’t need to do that because they can turn almost … Continue reading
Woman Uses The Power Washer She Got As A Birthday Gift To Unleash Her Creative Potential
They say that a good present is a practical one. So when Dianna Wood’s birthday came along, her husband knew exactly what to get her. A pressure washer. Dianna had been thinking about it ever since the very first time … Continue reading
Night at the Museum: A Recreation of Edward Hopper’s Western Motel
As part of the exhibition Edward Hopper and the American Hotel at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the museum has recreated a three-dimensional motel space behind a pane of glass inspired by one of Edward Hopper’s best-known paintings “Western Motel.” This … Continue reading