Art

October 10, 2017

Chainsaw Artist Turns Tree Stump into Illusion of Bucket Pouring Water

The best chainsaw artists have the ability to completely transform wood, molding it into incredible new shapes while bringing out the best of the material. In the case of Romanian artist Gabi Rizea, he's managed to merge his work as an engineer with his passion for chainsaw art, to spectacular results. Even though he only began to carve wood in 2014, his knowledge and skill level has rapidly grown.

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October 9, 2017

9 Artists Who Transform Flowers into Visually Satisfying Art Arrangements

When one thinks of floral arrangements, images of perfect bouquets and conventional centerpieces are likely to spring to mind. While these traditional takes on flower displays are undoubtedly rooted in art, many contemporary creatives have taken the craft to the next level with their artistic and unconventional arrangements. Ranging from abstract studies of color and balance to figurative pieces reminiscent of drawings and paintings, the compositions showcase the striking beauty of botanicals. Additionally, each piece conveys the artist's unique interpretation of flower art and his or her approach to the unconventional and unexpected medium.

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October 5, 2017

Moving Public Art Installation Tells the Story of a City’s Immigrants

Home. This simple word can take on greater resonance when people are forced to uproot and make their way to a new country. And while immigration is often associated with cities like New York or Los Angeles, it's happening all across the United States, where people leave behind their homes to take up life as new Americans. It was these people, and their stories, that inspired artist Nancy Ann Coyne‘s public art installation Speaking of Home.

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October 5, 2017

Free “Shazam for Art” App Identifies Works From Museums Around the World

When Shazam arrived in the app store, it made frustrated music listeners everywhere rejoice. Any tune that you heard—but couldn't name—was suddenly at your fingertips. Building on that idea is Smartify, an art app that allows you to scan an artwork, identify the name and artist, and learn more about it. If you’re in one of Smartify’s 30 supported galleries, you’ll never wonder about the story behind a work of art again.

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