Art

October 9, 2025

Artist Spends Years Creating Elaborate Cityscapes in Ink

If only one word could be used to describe Daisuke Tajima’s cityscapes, it would be meticulous. The Japanese artist’s enormous canvases are a sight to behold, filled with vertigo-inducing lines that come together to create elaborate skyscrapers. Drawn entirely in ink, these cities are a product of Tajima’s imagination, conjured up by childhood influences and adult travels.

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October 7, 2025

Cheech Marin Speaks About His Love for Chicano Art and the Collection That Led to a Thriving Museum [Interview]

For most people, Cheech Marin is known as part of the comedic duo Cheech & Chong, who were at the peak of their fame in the 70s and 80s. But for the art world, Marin has long been one of the greatest patrons of Chicano art. This artistic movement has its roots in the plight of Mexican Americans in American society, taking a stand against racism, oppression, and class disparity.

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October 5, 2025

New Book Gives an Insider’s Look at London’s Extensive Street Art Culture [Interview]

For nearly 15 years, Giulia Riva has been documenting the global street art scene on her respected blog, BLocal. Using public art as a window into local culture, she travels extensively and engages with the local art community to understand what makes it unique. To share her knowledge with a wider audience, she’s also begun self-publishing street art travel guides to some of the world’s top art cities.

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October 2, 2025

Kinetic Artist and Domino Expert Build a “City” With 240,000 Wooden Planks

Building soaring structures with dominoes just to topple them over is a form of ephemeral art. And similar to land art, it is designed to be temporary. It all takes a lot of detailed calculation, careful design, and cautious building with the ultimate goal for it to all come down in a matter of seconds, hopefully as planned. Few creatives have mastered this art form, building their entire careers around this craft.

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