Art

September 22, 2016

Energetic Resin Sculptures Look Like They’re Made of Splashing Liquid Frozen in Time

Italian artist Annaluigia Boeretto’s striking sculptures capture the unexpected splendor of splashing water. Undoubtedly inspired by life on the lagoon, the Venice-based artist (who is also referred to as Annalu`) creates pieces that evoke movement and drip with drama. With a focus on texture and an interest in illusion, Annalu`’s oeuvre comprises beautiful sculptures that experiment with abstraction.

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September 21, 2016

Beautiful Floral Anatomy Illustrations Give New Life to Discarded Pages of Old Books

Specializing in colorful and quirky prints, PRRINT is an art shop with a sustainable side. The company's founders pride themselves on their “environmentally friendly” products—namely, their popular pieces that are printed onto upcycled pages from vintage books. With such an ecological focus, it’s no surprise that PRRINT’s designs are often heavily inspired by nature, as evident in their stunning collection of anatomical collages.

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September 18, 2016

Madrid’s Crosswalks Are Getting a Fun and Colorful Makeover

Many of us cross the street without really noticing what the ground below us looks like. Bulgarian artist Christo Guelov‘s work attempts to bring awareness to the artistic beauty all around us. For his Madrid-based series, Funnycross and Funnycross II, Guelov uses bold colors and striking geometric designs to turn simple crosswalks into playful interactive street art.

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September 15, 2016

Funny Flowcharts for Life’s “Most Challenging” Decisions and Consequential Dilemmas

Predominantly prevalent in boring boardrooms or high school English classes, flowcharts don’t exactly scream “fun.” Though a handy diagramming tool, they seem to lack an everyday purpose.  However, as a means to map out your burning yes-or-no questions, they offer an unexpectedly simple–and silly–solution. In Knock Knock’s new book, Consequential Dilemmas: 45 Flowcharts for Life’s Bigger Questions (the much-anticipated sequel to Inconsequential Dilemmas: 45 Flowcharts for Life’s Peskier Questions), the flowchart finally gets a much-needed makeover.

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My Modern Met

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