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 15, 2018

Giant Flower Bouquet Takes Over NYC Street With Over 40 Feet of Real Blooms

Landscape architecture and urban design firm Terrain Work has declared their love of New York City by transforming one of its street staples into something fit for a giant. Scaling the conventional flower bouquet way up, they installed Broadway Bouquet, a temporary, site-specific installation comprising a giant cone that contains an assortment of colorful trees and flowery shrubs. The flower installation art measured an impressive 40 feet long and eight feet high.

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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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May 10, 2018

Enchanting Paintings Capture the Twinkling Rooftops of Paris at Twilight

Russian artist Evgeny Lushpin is renowned for the “power and light” of his enchanting paintings. Featuring famous cities and tiny towns alike, his body of work showcases the diverse beauty of locations all around the world. In one particularly sparkly series, Lushpin presents sentimental views of Paris, capturing the effortless allure of the “city of light.” Lushpin explores a range of intimate settings in his Paris paintings, from romantic rooftops to quiet streets.

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