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Oxford University Votes to Remove Its Controversial Statue of Victorian Imperialist Cecil Rhodes in the Wake of Mass Protests | Artsnet

An Oxford University college has voted to remove its controversial statue of Victorian imperialist Cecil Rhodes following mass demonstrations campaigning to take it down. Cecil Rhodes believed in the primacy of the white race and helped Britain colonize much of … Continue reading →

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A Mind Sang

A short film about perception, rebirth and transformation. “A Mind Sang” is the winner of the Vimeo Staff Pick Award at the 2020 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Read more about it on the Vimeo blog: vimeo.com/blog/post/staff-pick-award-a-mind-sang-vier-nev/ A Mind Sang … Continue reading →

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A Minimally Animated Paper Box Expresses a Surprising Range of Human Emotions

Most health experts say you shouldn’t bottle up your emotions, and an amusing new animation by Paris-based designer Benoit Leva proves you can’t box them up either. “I am Square” features a white, paper carton that’s literally bursting with emotions and … Continue reading →

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Forest Wave Shelter – Tim Norris

Title:        Forest Wave Shelter       Materials: Sweet Chestnut, Steel and Canvas   Approx. size:  2.5m x 2.2 x 2.5        Location: Mount Yonmi , South Korea The ‘Forest Wave Shelter’ is made from … Continue reading →

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Michelangelo Pistoletto, Venus of the rags — remainsoftheday

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Spirals and Loops Twist Through Wooden Sculptures by Xavier Puente Vilardell

Xavier Puente Vilardell (previously)  transforms blocks of coffee-colored wood into eye-catching sculptural forms, some of which resemble architectural structures and other natural forms shaped by wind, rain, and the sea’s turbulent waves. The Brussels-based artist uses pinewood, a malleable material that … Continue reading →

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Meticulously Crafted Steampunk Creatures by Igor Verny Feature Articulated Wings and Limbs

If Igor Verny’s dragonflies and birds have difficulty taking flight, they may need a few squirts of WD-40 to get their metallic wings flapping. The Russian artist (previously) assembles steampunk-inspired sculptures that are fully articulated and can be shaped into … Continue reading →

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Holi art: creative process documented

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Extra Tongues and Cheeky Grins Knit onto Humorously Grotesque Masks by Ýrúrarí Jóhannsdóttir

Although most masks hide emotions, Ýrúrarí Jóhannsdóttir’s knits permanently display fervid grins and facial contortions to those she passes on the street or stands next to in the grocery store. The Iceland-based designer has been crafting grotesque knitwear with the … Continue reading →

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Sculpture Centre Exhibitions – Online – Bury Art Museum

Whilst Bury Art Museum and Sculpture Centre is closed, we bring to you virtually The Pothole, by Anna Reading. The Pothole Mark Tanner Sculpture Award National Touring Programme 7 March – 20 June Anna Reading’s MTSA exhibition The Pothole travels … Continue reading →

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Launching Flowers Into Outer Space

When it comes to flower arrangements, Japanese artist Makoto Azuma is quite literally pushing the boundaries out of this world. It all started 20 years ago, when the one-time rock musician took a part-time job at a flower shop. There … Continue reading →

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TAN

“TAN” (2018 // Verein Blue Road // 15min.) blueroadsurffilm.com film credits production / Verein Blue Road director & script / Alena Ehrenbold camera & editing / Yohann Strullu surfer / Robin Goffinet music / Vincent Le Faou & Tudi Le … Continue reading →

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