Art

February 17, 2017

Eye-Catching Flower Tattoos Convey the Delicate Strength of Beautiful Blooms

Tattooist Vlada Shevchenko inks a popular subject on the skin of her clients: beautifully-arranged flowers. Although it’s a motif we’ve admired many times, her unique take transcends ordinary floral body art and produces statement-making pieces. Working exclusively in the blackwork style, Shevchenko’s lush flower tattoos are simultaneously delicate and strong. The roses, lotus blossoms, and more are adorned with intricate details in addition to bold shading.

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February 12, 2017

Reclaimed Gnarled Wood Branches Seamlessly Flow from Ornate Picture Frames

Artist Darryl Cox combines the rigidity of ornate framing with the beauty of gnarled tree branches. Aptly calling them Fusion Frames, the two seemingly disparate elements have both found a new life as one stunning form. The reclaimed branch (or root) appears to effortlessly grow from the repurposed, decorative frames—a visual juxtaposition that makes their seamless transition from the stiff rectangles to organic twisted limbs all the more impressive.

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February 9, 2017

7 Artist Couples Who Collaborate to Create Amazing Works of Art

Art making can be a lonely practice with many solitary hours spent in the studio. Some creatives,  however, choose to collaborate on their work, celebrating the fact that “two heads are better than one.” While many are not romantically linked to their creative partner, there are plenty of contemporary artist couples who maintain these types of relationships that grow and evolve alongside their visual work.

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February 7, 2017

Colorful Pop Culture Characters from the 80s Reimagined as Postage Stamps

Designer Clark Orr gives a fresh look on what would happen if the United States Postal Service decided to infuse a bit of pop culture in their next stamp collection. By designing a full range of pop culture art stamps, the Florida-based artist brings color and nostalgia to his exhibition Pop Culture Postage. The solo show, which opened on February 3, 2017, at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles, takes viewers back in time.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.