Art

June 1, 2018

Minimalist Decor Suspends Delicate Flora in Polygonal Wireframes

Japanese designer and Studio Note founder Norihiko Terayama pairs his passion for interiors with his love for nature to create one-of-a-kind decor. In a creative series of sculptures, Teryama suspends real flora and organic objects within minimalist polygonal frames, playing with form and material to produce eye-catching juxtapositions. To craft each work of art, Terayama wraps dried flowers, worn driftwood, and twisting tree branches in polygons made out of pins and thread.

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May 30, 2018

Wall Chart Shows Almost 900 of Vincent van Gogh Paintings Organized by Subject Matter

One of the most iconic painters in history, Vincent van Gogh painted almost 900 masterpieces during his lifetime. The pioneering Post-Impressionist focused on a range of subjects, including self-portraits, wheat fields, flowers, and the starry night sky—all of which were rendered in his distinct, thick painterly brushstrokes. Fans of Van Gogh can now admire his mastery of the canvas and study how his style developed over time with a new wall chart from Curious Charts.

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May 28, 2018

30-Foot-Tall Dog Sculpture Balancing a Real Taxi on Its Head Pops Up in New York

New York City just got another piece of public art thanks to the NYU Langone Hospital. As part of its renovation, a 30-foot-tall Dalmatian balancing a taxi cab on its nose has been installed in the NYU Langone Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion at 34th Street and 1st Avenue. The whimsical sculpture by Donald Lipski is just the latest addition to New York's eclectic public art collection.

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May 26, 2018

Monochromatic Life-Size Sculptures Highlight the Innocence of Childhood

Known for his large installations, Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck is also a skilled sculptor whose desaturated figures often find their way into his immersive experiences. His life-size monochromatic sculptures often depict children in states of play, wonder, and reflection, helping build a multi-sensory experience for the viewer. Op de Beeck's sculptures are typically created from polyester, wood, and pigmented plaster.

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