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March 23, 2023

Ai Weiwei Recreated Monet’s ‘Water Lilies’ Out of 650,000 LEGO Bricks

Nearly a century after Claude Monet captured the beauty of lily ponds in a series of Impressionist paintings, Ai Weiwei has reimagined the triptych in a radically new way. The contemporary Chinese artist—known for pushing boundaries—used 650,000 LEGO bricks in 22 different colors to reconstruct the image on a massive scale.

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March 22, 2023

Learn How an Illustrator Transforms Basic Shapes Into Beautifully Detailed Drawings

If there’s a secret to drawing, it’s that even the most challenging subjects can be broken down into simplified shapes.

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March 21, 2023

Amazing ‘Super Mario’ Snow Sculpture Filled With Details From the Beloved Game

Some people can make amazing sculptures with just about anything.

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March 20, 2023

JR Unveils Giant Installation of Athlete Jumping Over Hong Kong’s Bamboo Scaffolding

Three years after it was originally scheduled, JR‘s enormous art installation has finally taken its place overlooking Hong Kong's Victoria Bay. The French artist didn't let delays brought on by the pandemic stop him from creating Rising Up, which was inaugurated to usher in Hong Kong Arts Month.

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March 20, 2023

Amazing 3D Murals Look Like They’re Bursting From the Walls

Abandoned buildings find new life through Scaf‘s hyperrealistic murals.

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March 20, 2023

Amazingly Realistic Animal Sand Sculptures Come Alive on Shore

When we think of sand sculptures, castles likely first come to mind.

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March 18, 2023

Massive Woodcut Prints Are Dense Scenes Telling Dreamy Stories

Woodcuts stand out for their unique and striking aesthetic. As one of the oldest forms of printmaking, it has been used across different countries and even influenced the art of painters like Van Gogh and Monet. Tugboat Printshop carries on the tactile beauty of this medium by producing exquisitely detailed woodblock prints. Founded by artist Valerie Leuth, the Pittsburgh-based studio specializes in complex designs full of dreamy narratives.

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March 17, 2023

Massive Flower Arrangement Is Encased in Layers of Ice

The frozen landscape of Hokkaido in Japan was adorned once again by one of Azuma Makoto‘s surreal installations.

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March 15, 2023

Create Colorful Hoop Art When You Use These Embroidery and Painting Supplies

Embroidery is a craft that’s ripe with creative possibilities.

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March 13, 2023

The Fascinating History of “Paint-by-Numbers” Kits

You probably remember “Paint-by-Numbers” kits from your childhood, but do you know the history of how they came to be? A mix between a coloring book and painting on a canvas, painting by numbers allows anyone to create a detailed work of art, even if they’ve never taken an art class. The simple art sets were first invented in the 1950s and they still remain popular for both kids and adults today.

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