Art

April 12, 2019

Animated TED-Ed Video Reveals the Fascinating Life and Work of Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo is one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century, but it could be argued that her life story is just as legendary as her paintings. Her famous biography recently inspired a fascinating TED-Ed lesson by educator Iseult Gillespie. Frida Kahlo: The woman behind the legend summarizes the beloved artist's short but colorful 47-year life, revealing some of her most defining experiences.

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April 11, 2019

Artist Reimagines David Bowie Songs as Old Pulp Fiction Book Covers

When LA-based screenwriter Todd Alcott isn’t writing for feature films, he’s working on his artistic side project. He merges his love of pulp fiction with music to create David Bowie-inspired vintage comic book covers. Alcott uses pre-existing vintage paperbacks as his starting point, before digitally altering the text and parts of the image to create his mashup prints.

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April 10, 2019

27 Retro Illustrations Say “Hello” to What the EU Will Look Like After Brexit

With the UK's imminent exit from the European Union on the horizon, British illustrators and designers Stanley Chow and Dave Sedgwick came together to pay tribute to the remaining members of the EU. The result is Hello Europe, a set of 27 beautifully illustrated prints that capture the spirit of each country. This love letter from the two pro-Europe Brits is their way to collaborate on a project they feel passionate about.

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