Art

July 19, 2020

Impressionist-Inspired Paintings Observe the Curious Subtleties of Different Social Scenes

Many Impressionists such as Monet and Renoir explored the subtleties of human body language in their portrayals of mirthful social gatherings. Contemporary artist Nick Alm continues the tradition in his recent series of paintings that observe ambivalent figures mingling in modern settings. The Swedish artist often draws from live models to create a familiar atmosphere. Sometimes his wistful figures engage with one another, while in other cases they appear listless in their surroundings.

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July 15, 2020

Artist Uses AI to Generate Realistic Faces of Subjects From World’s Most Iconic Paintings

Digital artist Denis Shiryaev has put a technological twist on seven of the world’s most famous paintings. Using neural networks (a set of algorithms modeled after the human brain, designed to recognize patterns), he generated realistic faces of artistic subjects like Mona Lisa, the Roman goddess Venus, and the pair from the American Gothic painting.

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July 13, 2020

South Korea Honors Healthcare Workers With Dazzling Light Show Made of 300 Drones

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a trying time for people all over the world, which is why the South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport decided to treat the residents of Seoul to a surprise drone light show. On July 4th, 300 drones lit up the night sky above the Han River in a spectacular synchronized light show that displayed safety reminders and tribute to health workers.

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