Art

April 16, 2020

Interview: Artist Crafts Realistic Paper Bird Sculptures That Look Like Wildlife Photos

The wondrous beauty of the animal kingdom is a constant source of inspiration for artist Niharika Rajput. In particular, she finds that birds are her greatest muses, and she tries to capture their likenesses in stunning paper and wire sculptures. Based in New Delhi, the artist originally began making three-dimensional figurines as a way to combine her two passions: wildlife and art.

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April 9, 2020

Bored Couple in Quarantine Builds a Tiny Art Museum for Their Pet Gerbils

The coronavirus quarantine has left many of us with extra time on our hands. Some people have taken up baking, others have adopted a new craft, but for one London-based couple, being stuck inside for the foreseeable future resulted in building a tiny art museum for their pet gerbils, Pandoro & Tiramisù. Filippo Lorenzin (an independent curator at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum)

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April 7, 2020

Illustrations Highlight Bravery of Healthcare Professionals During Coronavirus Pandemic

As people around the globe stay home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, health care professionals continue to work at the forefront to serve the community. Iranian artist Alireza Pakdel captures the surreal state of the world in his series of emotional illustrations featuring brave doctors and nurses fighting the virus in both realistic and imaginative scenarios.

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March 31, 2020

168,000 Suspended Rainbow-Colored Numbers Visualize “Slices of Time”

Color and texture collide in the long trails of suspended number-forms created by designer and architect Emmanuelle Moureaux. Known for her dazzling large-scale installations, her latest work called Slices of Time made its February debut at the NOW Gallery in London. It is an extension of Moureaux’s 100 Colors series, and her latest piece utilizes the titular number of hues in addition to white.

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My Modern Met

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