Art

August 22, 2023

Sculptor Breathes New Life Into Thousands of Scrap Metal Parts

Discarded materials find new life in the art of Brian Mock. The Oregon-based creative collects scrap metal parts like screws, nuts, and bolts and fuses them together to create striking metal sculptures of different animals. Bears, dogs, cats, and many more are reimagined as futuristic life-size statues. What makes these pieces so mesmerizing to look at is that Mock's handiwork is completely evident even in the finished product.

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August 18, 2023

Vibrant Flower Installations Bloom From Unexpected Parts of New York City

If you're walking around New York City, keep an eye out for large bouquets. Floral designer Lewis Miller transforms unexpected corners of the metropolis into colorful gardens. These installations are part of an ongoing project called Flower Flash, in which Miller adds vibrant blooms to specific sites for just a couple of hours at a time. Though ephemeral, these pieces are stunning to look at, and completely change the urban setting.

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August 16, 2023

One of These Five Black Artists’ Designs Will Be Chosen for the Harriet Tubman Memorial in Philadelphia

In 2022, Philadelphia announced plans for a memorial dedicated to abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who helped rescue dozens of escaped people after escaping slavery herself. The original proposal included a statue by Wesley Wofford, a white male artist, prompting residents' criticism. Fortunately, the City of Philadelphia's Office of Arts Culture, and the Creative Economy (OACCE) listened to people's feedback and collected five new potential designs, all by Black artists.

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