Art

September 16, 2016

Nature-Inspired Embroideries Turn Wooden Bags Into Wearable Works of Art

Istanbul-based woodworking studio Grav Grav creates nature-inspired wooden backpacks that you will want to carry everywhere. Its “uniquely spirited wooden bags” are handcrafted with natural materials such as oak, walnut, and beech wood. These wearable pieces of art are adorned with vibrant embroidery, needlepoint, and leather details. Founder Merve Burma writes in a blog post, “In my opinion, wood and leather show us a perfect match. They have a great harmony.

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September 12, 2016

Makeup Artist Expertly Transforms Himself Into Real-Life Disney Princesses

Makeup artist Richard Schaefer transforms himself into Disney princesses so authentic that you’ll do a double take. The 22-year-old has an impressive collection of 40 costumes and 30 wigs that he uses to cosplay as Snow White, Ariel, Cinderella, and more. He’s perfected their longing stares and doe-eyed expressions to mimic not only their looks, but personas, too.

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September 10, 2016

Master Yarn Artist and Team of Refugee Women Cover House in Pink Crochet as a Symbol of Hope

Known for her impactful yarn-bombing projects, Polish artist Olek is back with a new project in mind, a whole lot of pink yarn, and a growing issue to address—the refugee crisis, which is forcing 34,000 people every day to flee from their homes. For the 21.3 million refugees who are struggling to find a place to call their own, hope is the last thing they have time to think about—and Olek wants to change that.

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September 9, 2016

Architect-Turned-Baker Designs Geometric Desserts That Look Like Modern Buildings

Pastry chef Dinara Kasko combines architecture and baking to create desserts that, from certain angles, look like buildings rather than sweets. They feature strong, precise lines and glossy exteriors that resemble concrete and steel rather than soft, spongy cakes. This unique fusion is a striking interpretation of edible structures—forget your ordinary gingerbread houses; these creations are akin to Zaha Hadid’s visionary designs.

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My Modern Met

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