Art

May 18, 2018

Brilliant ‘National Geographic’ Cover Is Getting High Praise as One of Its Best Ever

The newest cover of National Geographic is set to become one for the ages. As the world continues to drown in single-use plastic, the iconic magazine has launched a multi-year initiative called Planet or Plastic? The newly unveiled June 2018 cover illustration by Jorge Gamboa is a heartbreaking visualization of the reality we're collectively facing. The digital illustration, titled Iceberg Plástico, shows a plastic bag submerged deep into the ocean, with just the “tip of the iceberg” peering above.

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May 17, 2018

Street Artist Adds QR Codes for People Who Like His Art to Send Him Virtual Tips

One entrepreneurial street artist has found an innovative way to earn a living from his art. Paris-based artist PBOY has been incorporating QR codes into his murals, allowing appreciative passersby to virtually tip him in Bitcoin when they scan the code. It's an ingenious way to take advantage of cryptocurrency and leverage it into a crowdfunding model that is uniquely his own.

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May 14, 2018

Cherry Blossom Tree Made From Over 800,000 LEGO Bricks Breaks Guinness World Record

Every spring, people from all over the world flock to experience Japan’s candy-pink cherry blossoms in all their glory. But with such a short bloom period, many are left wishing they could stay around a little longer. However, there is one cherry blossom tree that’s in bloom all year-round—made entirely from LEGO bricks, this record-breaking sculptures was recently created by LEGOLAND Japan in celebration of the theme park’s first anniversary.

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May 11, 2018

Interview: Floral Installations Transform Gallery Spaces Into Immersive Indoor Gardens

British installation artist Rebecca Louise Law creates stunning installation art made from thousands of real flowers, suspended with copper wire. Exploring the relationship between humanity and nature, the artist transforms art galleries, museums, and other public spaces into immersive indoor gardens that “cocoon” the viewer with floating flowers and gorgeous spectrums of color. As a classically trained artist, Law’s inspiration comes from the work of abstract expressionists and their energetic use of bold color.

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