Art

May 25, 2017

Traditional Thai Artist Carves Exquisitely Detailed Sculptures Out of Soap

Thai artist Narong is carrying a long tradition with his elaborate carved soaps. Delicately carving out intricate patterns in the soft medium, he's able to achieve incredibly complex designs. Soap carving has a long tradition in Thailand, originating from the act of sculpting fruit and vegetables. The artform comes from Sukothai which, starting in the 13th century, was the historic capital of the Thai Empire for almost 150 years.

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May 23, 2017

Clever Literary Art Posters Pair Beloved Book Quotes with Exquisitely Inked Illustrations

We have loved the literature-inspired prints and posters by Obvious State, a creative studio based in New York City, for years now. Aptly titled the Bibliophilia collection, this literary art series features ink illustrations inspired by “snippets of text from authors, philosophers and thinkers,” coupling well-known words with beautiful visuals. Each piece presents an imaginative interpretation of an excerpt from a well-known novel.

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May 20, 2017

Jeff Koons Debuts a 45-Foot-Tall Inflatable Ballerina at NYC’s Rockefeller Center

Renowned pop artist Jeff Koons has recently installed a new sculpture in the middle of New York City’s Rockefeller Center. Known for his iconic, larger-than-life balloon dogs, this particular piece is an inflatable ballerina sculpture—only his second following a giant rabbit that floated in Times Square nearly 10 years ago. Titled Seated Ballerina, the metallic-looking character is part of Koons’ Antiquity series.

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May 18, 2017

Sculptor Fills Pavilion with Stunning Series of Wire Mesh Architecture

Italian artist Edoardo Tresoldi is renowned for his sky-high sculptures of figures and edifices meticulously crafted from mesh. For his latest project, Tresoldi has filled an entire pavilion with an impressive arrangement of awe-inspiring wire mesh architecture. Tresoldi's series of structures beautifully blends a classical aesthetic with an avant-garde approach. The sculptures feature age-old architectural elements like orderly columns, grand-scale archways, and colossal domes. However, their wire mesh construction, strategic lighting, and suspended installation gives the antiquated monuments a modern and ethereal feel.

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