Art

June 8, 2020

Artist “Grows” Tiny Paper Flowers That Will Stay in Bloom Forever

While some contemporary creatives carry on the tradition of botanical illustration in meticulous paintings of flora, artist Tania Lissova has taken on the special challenge of recreating flowers as tiny paper cutouts. Although small, these lovely blooms are composed of several individual hand-cut pieces that are glued together with precise care. If you look closely, you'll see that Lissova has even alternated the color of paper at places to give her plants three-dimensional “shading.

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June 3, 2020

Colorful Mural of George Floyd in Minneapolis Turns Into a Powerful Memorial Site

In Minneapolis, five artists are using their skills to help ensure that George Floyd will not be forgotten. On May 25, 46-year-old Floyd was tragically choked to death by a police officer. All four officers on the scene have been fired, but only Derek Chauvin, who was recorded keeping his knee on Floyd's neck until he died, has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder.

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May 31, 2020

Dazzling Outdoor Mirror Installations Reflect Our Connection to the World Around Us

Iranian artist Shirin Abedinirad installs mirrors in unexpected places to explore our relationship with nature. Her imaginative exhibitions have sprouted around the world—from Italy to Australia to Iran—in various and exciting forms, like an open door trapped in the sand or reflective stepping stones leading a path across the desert. “For me, the use of mirrors is integral to creating a paradise,” Abedinirad explains on her website.

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May 28, 2020

Incredibly Realistic Sand Sculptures Look Like They’ve Crawled Onto Shore

For some people, a trip to the beach means enjoying the ocean, walking along the shore, or perhaps trying their hand at making a sandcastle. However, certain artists like Andoni Bastarrika take this carefree activity to a whole new level—transforming wet sand into incredible, three-dimensional works of art. Bastarrika's series of mind-boggling, realistic animal sculptures look as though they have “washed up” on the beach.

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