Art

September 22, 2023

Undulating Art Installation Made Up of Publicly Sourced Images Takes Over the Las Vegas Sphere

After stunning the world with its spectacular Fourth of July display, the Las Vegas Sphere has opened itself to art installations. The first creative to step up to the plate and utilize the expansive 580,000-square-foot display is Turkish artist Refik Anadol. He took over the venue with an installation titled Machine Hallucinations: Sphere, which features a mesmerizing animation using publicly sourced images and computer algorithms.

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September 21, 2023

How Many Art Terms Do You Know? [Quiz]

Are you curious about the meaning behind terms like chiaroscuro, sfumato, or assemblage? Have you ever wondered how artists achieve that stunning illusion of depth or create emotional expressions with their brushstrokes? Whether you're an art connoisseur or just beginning to explore the world of art, this quiz is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your understanding of artistic language.

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September 18, 2023

JR Transforms Paris Opera House Into Ancient Platonic Cave

French artist JR continues transforming famous sites into stunning illusions with an installation at Paris' famed opera house. The façade of Palais Garnier was turned into a stage for all to enjoy. Over the course of four evenings, lyrical performances and dance related to the opera were projected onto the installation. This is the first of two consecutive installations that the Paris Opera has commissioned from the well-respected artist.

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My Modern Met

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