Art

November 11, 2024

Lacework Mural In ลรณdลบ Celebrates Cityโ€™s History With The Textile Industry

The city of ลรณdลบ, located in central Poland, has a rich history with textiles that began in the 19th century. Its abundance of rivers made it the perfect location for this industry to flourish, and in 1960, the city opened the world's first textile museum. To celebrate this heritage, Polish street artist NeSpoon recently spent six days painting a meticulous lace pattern across the side of a building.

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November 7, 2024

Underwater Sculptures in Grenada Act as Artificial Reefs While Sending an Important Message About Climate Change

For nearly 20 years, sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has been creating evocative underwater installations that speak to the environmental hardships our seas face. By creating these underwater museums, Taylor not only sends a strong message but also establishes new ecosystems for marine life. His latest installation, A World Adrift, continues his work in Grenada by sinking 30 boat sculptures in the waters off the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

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November 4, 2024

Balloon Museum Opens in Los Angeles Inviting Visitors To Play in Immersive Installations

In 18th-century France, two brothers led pioneering experiments with balloons. Joseph-Michel and Jacques-ร‰tienne Montgolfier eventually invented the Montgolfiรจre-style hot air balloon, which, in 1783, launched the first confirmed piloted ascent by humans. Centuries later, balloon art has inflated in popularity, serving as a highly contemporary and unique medium. Balloon Museumโ€™s new exhibition in Los Angeles brilliantly proves this point.

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October 30, 2024

Artist Spends Months Creating Detailed Pen Drawings Using Thousands of Tiny Dots [Interview]

Los Angeles-based artist YBZ is known for his detailed pen drawings, created with a stippling technique that requires patience and creative vision. Inspired by pop culture and history, he draws on his Korean heritage to produce imagery that plays on themes of diaspora, identity, and migration. Whether looking to historic Korean paintings or recalling the films of his youth, YBZ incorporates these symbols into a style that is uniquely his own.

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