Art

August 11, 2024

Artist Adds a Divine Touch to His Classically Influenced Paintings With Gold Streaks

Artist Yifan Zhang creates awe-inspiring paintings that draw from the values of classic art. But for all the details of his subjects, that's not the only thing that makes his artworks so impressive. His paintings stand out for his precise inclusion of striking gold streaks, as if signaling that even the most beautiful works can always be taken to the next level with a little sparkle.

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August 5, 2024

Artist Reimagines Paris Olympics in Miniature With Common Items and Tiny Figures

For over 13 years, Japanese artist Tatsuya Tanaka has been captivating audiences with whimsical scenes crafted from miniature figures and household objects. His ongoing project, Miniature Calendar, features a new image every day, proving that his imagination and dedication to his craft knows no bounds. Occasionally, Tanaka takes his creativity a step further by creating scenes to commemorate special events.

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August 1, 2024

20-Foot Phoenix Made From Biochar Represents the Average Person’s Annual Carbon Footprint

Artist Benjamin Von Wong has created yet another incredible installation to raise awareness about environmental issues. This time, he's used biochar to form a nearly 20-foot-tall phoenix in Thailand. Revealed on Earth Overshoot Day, August 1, Carbon Phoenix is intended to draw attention to the unique properties of biochar. Biochar is a carbon-rich black solid, sometimes called man-made charcoal. It has incredible carbon removal properties and is responsible for over 89% of verified carbon removal credits.

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July 31, 2024

Interactive Life-Sized Replicas Allow Public To Step Into Famous Edward Hopper Paintings in NYC

Even though famous painter Edward Hopper passed away in 1967,  New York’s Meatpacking District recently found a unique way to keep the artist alive. In late July, the district partnered with Whitney Museum of American Art to create an immersive four-day event entitled Step Into Hopper in honor of the artist's birthday. This event provided the public the chance to interact with three life-sized replicas of some of the painter's most famous pieces.

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