Art

June 24, 2016

Floral Embroidery Stiched Into Used War Helmets Contrast War and Peace

Among today's artists who are creatively pushing the boundaries of embroidery, Lithuanian talent Severija Incirauskaite-Kriauneviciene is one to watch. She stitches flowers and other sweet depictions into metal objects like pans, pails, and car hoods to subvert traditional embroidery culture, juxtaposing the tough and rusty against the soft and cozy. Her newest series won the award for Best Installation at ArtVilnius'16 earlier this month, and it might be her most evocative yet. Titled Killed(ed)

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June 23, 2016

4,200-Year-Old Egyptian Temple Discovered to Have Remarkably Well Preserved Artwork

Scattered throughout modern Egypt are many ancient temples which are famous for their splendor and historical significance. The perfect example of one of these breathtaking displays of luxury is the Temple of Hathor. Built around 2250 BC, the artwork that runs throughout the building is remarkably well kept, despite being thousands and thousands of years old.

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June 22, 2016

Hyperrealistic Paintings Reveal the Animalistic Inner Selves of NYC Subway Riders

When viewing artist Matthew Grabelsky’s work, you’d swear you’re looking at a photograph… until you see the elephant in the room—or cheetah or zebra. The Los Angeles-based hyperrealistic painter fuses human portraits of New York City subway riders with the heads of animals, transforming the underground into a surreal jungle of its own. The characters in Grabelsky’s paintings act as if there’s nothing out of the ordinary about their appearance.

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