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Omelette by Madeline Sharafian | The Kid Should See This

Featuring an overworked fella and his hard-working dog, Calarts student Madeline Sharafian celebrates the act of making food for those you love in this short animated film called Omelette. She writes, “It feels really great to make a more personal film… My family’s lives … Continue reading →

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Quantity leads to quality – Austin Kleon

On the origin of a parable in the book ART AND FEAR. One of my favorite parables about creative work comes from David Bayles and Ted Orland’s book, Art & Fear:  [A] ceramics teacher announced on opening day that he … Continue reading →

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Our Granny Rocks | Animated short film by Nils Skapāns

Brother and Sister, as it happens with children, have a hard time getting along. Then Granny gets involved, arriving on a scooter and twisting the green button on her vest, thus launching an unbelievable series of sandbox adventures.

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HOW TO SEE | Francis Picabia

Among the great modern artists of the past century, Francis Picabia also remains one of the most elusive. In this short film, MoMA curator Anne Umland explains how Picabia vigorously avoided any singular style, and instead found inspiration in painting, … Continue reading →

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In Shapes

Created remotely by BZ artists in collaboration with the summer interns, here is the making of #BZShorts film, In Shapes! Director, Zoé Risser, talks about managing a project remotely and how the word ‘puberty’ inspired a completely new way of … Continue reading →

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Minuscule Scenes Appear Against the Backdrop of Used Tea Bags in Watercolor Paintings by Ruby Silvious

From her studio in Coxsackie, New York, Ruby Silvious (previously) repurposes the thin paper pouches holding her beverage of choice into miniature canvases. Sometimes strung together or ripped to remove the leaves, Silvious’s tea bags depict the quiet, unassuming moments … Continue reading →

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Max Richter – Beethoven – Opus 2020

Stream on all platforms: https://DG.lnk.to/opus2020 Max Richter pays homage to Beethoven by releasing world premiere recording of Beethoven – Opus 2020 on 250th anniversary of iconic composer’s birthday. His new orchestral work was commissioned by the Beethoven-Haus Bonn, which will … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from the Bottle Boys – Rudolph the Red Nosed ReinBEER!

A funny Christmas video from your favourite bottle band to get you in a jolly mood for December! 😀 Hi bottle fans, For our Christmas video this year we went all in and created a multifunctional Xmas costume – a … Continue reading →

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Catgot

Project details: wing12381.myportfolio.com/catgot My website: wing12381.myportfolio.com/ Catgot It is a 2D hand-drawn abstract animation using the music, “Catgot” by ISAN. The idea of the animation is to present a fountain performance in an abstract way. Credits Director and Animator: Ho … Continue reading →

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1000 Handmade Mizuhiki Cord Balls Embedded with LED Lights Forms this Christmas Tree in Tokyo | Spoon & Tamago

photo courtesy Kitte Marunouchi   The KITTE department store just outside Tokyo Station is known for their annual effort to stage a beautifully designed Christmas tree. But this year they’ve outdone themselves, collaborating with artisans from Iida City in Nagano … Continue reading →

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Handmade Miniature Dollhouse Decor by Wei Xu / Honey Thistle

This artist doesn’t just make home decor, she makes it small enough to balance on the tip of your finger. Check out the incredible handmade miniatures of Honey Thistle. 🌿🪑🏡 Permission granted by Wei Xu / Honey Thistle. → FOLLOW … Continue reading →

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Innumerable Porcelain Pieces Form Flowers and Coral in Zemer Peled’s Textured Sculptures

From her Baltimore studio, Israeli artist Zemer Peled (previously) sculpts countless spikes and oblongs into densely textured artworks. Amorphous forms bristle with porcelain pieces of varying shape and hue, mimicking organic elements like coral reefs and intertwined vines.[…] More: Innumerable … Continue reading →

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