Art

October 26, 2018

Thought-Provoking Illustrations Cleverly Visualize Themes of Modern Life

In a modern world of information overload, social media addiction, and work burnouts, it’s common to feel overwhelmed. These are some of the concepts behind the work of German illustrator Sergio Ingravalle who creates witty, thought-provoking images that many find all too easy to relate to. Each minimalist illustration from the artist’s Mindshots series depicts complex themes with just a few shapes and lines, proving the artist has a natural talent for visual language.

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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 16, 2018

Repairman-Turned-Artist Crafts an Eye-Catching Dome Using Recycled Bicycle Wheels

In 1994, Vancouver-born bicycle repairman Philippe LeBlond relocated to Yukon, a Canadian territory known for its beautiful scenery. While he made this move to set up shop and enjoy nature, he wound up discovering—and eventually joining—a thriving arts community in the small town of Whitehorse. Merging his mechanical interests with his newfound creativity, LeBlond began crafting sculptures out of old bicycle parts, including a recent dome made out of recycled rims.

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