Art

October 25, 2018

Makeup Artist Uses Lips as Her Canvas to Create Dazzling Couture Looks

From mind-bending optical illusions to spooktastic transformations, we’ve seen many makeup artists use the human face as their canvas to create mesmerizing works of art. Los Angeles-based makeup artist and photographer Vlada Haggerty is one creative who showcases the power of makeup with her incredible lip art. Each opulent look is jaw-droppingly gorgeous, and often adorned with metallic gloss, glittering sequins, and dazzling gems.

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October 23, 2018

Disney Princesses Creatively Reimagined as Modern-Day Millennials

We’ve seen many creative Disney interpretations recently, including iconic princesses reimagined as empowered career women, Renaissance paintings, and even Game of Thrones characters. The timeless appeal of Disney princesses has also inspired the work of Kiev-based illustrator Daria Artemieva who shows how these fairytale characters would look like if they were modern-day millennials.

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October 22, 2018

Geometric Sculptures Give the Boston Seaport a Colorful Makeover

Spanish street artist Okuda San Miguel has brought more color to the streets of Boston with his largest public art project to date.  Air Sea Land is an installation composed of seven large-scale permanent sculptures that have transformed the Boston Seaport with their kaleidoscope of colors. Ranging between eight feet and twelve feet tall, the artworks were installed on alternate medians along Seaport Boulevard, creating an art corridor that brightens the urban landscape.

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October 17, 2018

Artist Captures the Charm of South Korea’s Corner Shops Before They Disappear

While many artists might favor landscapes or people as their theme, South Korean artist Me Kyeoung Lee has chosen an unlikely subject for her life’s work: the humble convenience store. The talented artist has been depicting these mom-and-pop establishments for over 20 years, aiming to capture their authentic charm before they close down and disappear forever.

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