Art

March 18, 2019

This 11-Year-Old Boy Is a Crochet Master Who Uses His Skills to Give Back

At five years old, Jonah Larson began an unusual hobby for a kid his age. He became hooked on crochet, a craft commonly associated with people many decades older. It all began when Larson received a bag of supplies and then proceeded to teach himself crafting techniques via YouTube. After much dedication, the now 11-year-old is a “crocheting prodigy” who has tackled complex projects that many adults would struggle with.

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March 17, 2019

Paper Illustrations and GIFs Artistically Visualize the Body and Mind

New Zealand and Estonia-based illustrator Eiko Ojala boasts a broad portfolio of work that often supplements serious articles about the body and mind. Consisting of bright colors and defined silhouettes, his works visualize powerful messages as artfully rendered layers of colorful paper, but there's one catch—each image is actually created digitally. Ojala's textured 3D compositions will make you want to reach out and touch them.

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March 15, 2019

This Exhibit Gives Visitors the Experience of Stepping Inside Van Gogh’s Paintings

Last year, Culturespaces introduced us to the Atelier des Lumières. Putting a technological twist on the glistening work of Gustav Klimt, this luminous exhibition magically transformed an old iron foundry in Paris into an immersive installation. Now, the Atelier des Lumiéres is back, turning that same space into a Vincent van Gogh wonderland.

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March 13, 2019

Charming Cross-Section Drawings of Bustling Communal Bathhouses Around Japan

Architect-turned-illustrator Honami Enya chronicles sentōs, or bathhouses, around Japan. Using the technical skills she gained while obtaining her Master’s degree in architecture, she creates detailed drawings of these sites of relaxation and rejuvenation. The incredible cross-sectioned images showcase bustling communal centers in which people soak their tired bodies, sweat it out in the steam room, and finally primp once they’re ready to leave.

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