Art

October 31, 2020

Life-Sized Driftwood Sculptures Look Like Uncanny Characters From a Sci-Fi Movie

Japanese artist Nagato Iwasaki creates otherworldly figurative sculptures out of pieces of driftwood. With their tall, looming proportions and abstracted body parts, these figures resemble characters from a science fiction movie. Entitled Torso, the artist took special care in smoothing the individual pieces of wood that make up the life-size statues. This dedication to craft results in an uncanny visual image of skin.

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October 26, 2020

15 Famous Paintings That You Can Bring Home as Canvas Art

We've all walked around a museum and wished that we could take home some of the famous artwork to hang on our own walls. And while that may not be possible, getting a high quality canvas print of your favorite painting is a great alternative. Closer to the feel of the original painting, canvas art brings a touch of class to any environment. Luckily, Fine Art America has a huge selection of canvas art.

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October 19, 2020

Bronze Statue of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Will Be Unveiled in Brooklyn for Women’s History Month 2021

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—or RBG as she came to be known—achieved the status of living legend during her lengthy public career. The late Justice's passing has inspired many recent tributes—including social media posts and public art, which acknowledge her groundbreaking jurisprudence. On March 15, 2021, renowned artists Gillie and Marc will unveil a bronze statue of Ginsburg at City Point in Brooklyn, the borough where Ginsburg was born in 1933.

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