Art

January 14, 2018

Incredibly Detailed Miniature Sculpture of San Franciscoโ€™s Historic Record Store

For an upcoming exhibition at Palo Alto Art Center, self-taught miniaturist Joshua Smith has once again created a scale model that is a slice of urban life. Following his recent venture into the architecture of Taiwan, Smith has jumped across the ocean, this time tackling elements of San Francisco. The centerpiece of the show is the legendary Discolandia Record Store in San Francisco's Mission District.

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January 12, 2018

Artist Reimagines Elegant Renaissance Sculptures to Show Their Playful Personalities

Barcelona-based artist Gerard Mas creates reimagined Renaissance sculptures that depict how women of the 15th century might behave if they lived during modern times. The surreal, humorous pieces made from marble feature elegant ladies from the past in old-fashioned clothing. However, instead of looking glum like they would have been depicted in the Renaissance era, Mas shows them to be full of mischief and personality.

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January 9, 2018

Tate Digitizes Rare Excerpts from Famous Artistsโ€™ Sketchbooks, Letters, and Photos

Gone are the days when you had to travel the world to see great art. Although you canโ€™t beat the real thing, many digital alternatives are available that allow art enthusiasts from all over the world to explore art online. Digital archives from some of the worldโ€™s most esteemed museums are continuing to grow thanks to their curators, contributing institutions, and funding.

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January 4, 2018

Wood Artist Carves Fallen Logs into Adorable Forest Animals Crawling Out of Trees

Japanese wood carving artist and nature-lover Mori Kono creates impressively detailed woodland animal sculptures. Now living in Canada, the skilled artist and his team (MK carving & sculpting) utilize their local materials such as yellow and red cedar, alder, and birch wood. The ongoing sculpture series includes bears, raccoons, rabbits, owls, and chipmunks.

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