Art

November 20, 2019

Artist Paints Spherical Canvases with Photorealistic Scenes of Japanese Suburbia

All artists can attest to the fact that inspiration comes from many sources. Luckily, there are times when you don't have to go very far to find it. Japanese artist Daisuke Samejima found inspiration just outside his doorstep. The gifted artist created a series of acrylic paintings called Flatball, which are inspired by his suburban surroundings. The remarkable artworks envision his ordinary surroundings in an extraordinary way.

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November 19, 2019

Artist Visualizes Dystopian Future Where Pop Culture Icons Have Become Ancient Ruins

Have you ever wondered what our planet will look like after we’re gone? Prague-based artist Filip Hodas visualizes a post-apocalyptic future, where all that’s left behind are the relics of our not-so-distant past. His Pop Culture Dystopia series of 3D renderings sees famous cartoon characters and popular consumerist products as forgotten skeletons and decaying ruins that have been taken over by nature.

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November 16, 2019

Colorful Oil Paintings Capture the Beauty of Tranquil Water Lily Ponds

If you stop long enough to really observe nature, you’ll start to notice how bodies of water, land, and foliage interact together to exhibit a wider variety of hues than you might have imagined. Donna Young’s colorful oil paintings capture the vibrancy of water lily ponds, complete with mesmerizing ripples and sparkling reflections.

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November 14, 2019

120,000 Ribbons Float Above Former Berlin Wall to Mark 30 Years Since the Peaceful Revolution

November 9, 1989 marked a momentous occasion—it's when the Berlin Wall began to come down. At that time, East German officials announced that all German Democratic Republic citizens could visit West Germany and West Berlin. This was just the start of a nearly year-long process of German reunification, but November 9 has always been recognized as a milestone for the divided nation.

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