Art

February 18, 2021

5 Artists Who Make Rainbow-Colored Masterpieces Using NASA-Developed Dichroic Glass

Rainbows are pretty magical, and although we’re drawn to them, the natural phenomena is totally intangible. Rainbows are an optical illusion that are only visible depending on how light and water react in the sky. But what if we could recreate similar spectrums of light using man-made materials? Dichroic light filters can filter light from a white light source to produce light that looks as though it’s highly saturated in color.

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February 15, 2021

This Van Gogh-Inspired Swimming Pool Lets You Swim in the ‘Starry Night’ Sky

Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night is one of the most iconic paintings from art history, and it continues to inspire artists today. From embroidery designs to LEGO sets, the painting has been modernized and reinterpreted many times. However, the latest Starry Night-inspired creation takes the famous image to a whole new scale. Buenos Aires-based artists Camila Despalanques and Rocío Fernández (of Amancay Murales)

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February 8, 2021

Dynamic Art Installation Uses AI To Turn 200 Million Nature Images Into a Mesmerizing 3D Visual Experience

Digital artist Refik Anadol is known for his dynamic installations that leave viewers in awe and his latest installation created for the 2020 NGV Triennial, titled Quantum Memories, is no exception. For this project, he uses an algorithm to interpret over 200 million images of nature to create incredible swirling videos that are mesmerizing to watch.

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