Art

August 3, 2011

Striking Reflection Art

Shiny Balls MirrorA mirror is, quite simply, not just a mirror anymore. In this case, it has been transformed into a work of art by creative industrial designer Daniel Rozin. The New York-based artist, educator and developer specializes in interactive digital art. His speciality? Mirrors, of course! By working in an interactive field, he has the ability to create installations and sculptures that are capable of responding and changing to the perspective of the viewer.

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July 26, 2011

Saul Bass Meets Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Many of today's artists and designers have and will always be inspired by the one and only Saul Bass, an American graphic designer and filmmaker who was best known for designing innovative title sequences and posters for movies like North by Northwest, Vertigo, and Psycho. Nathan Boyd is one of Bass' admirers. “Saul Bass just blows my mind!,” he tells us. “His style is so simple yet so complex!

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July 20, 2011

Bear Made of 20,000 Zip Ties

Whoever said you can make art out of anything was right! Design Office Takebayashi Scroggin (also known as d.o.t.s.) created the Zip Tie Massimal, a life-size installation made entirely from 20,000 standard zip ties! As you can tell, it's a striking recreation of a bear. The installation is anchored to the ceiling by a cable suspension system. When illuminated, it produces a beautiful glow. How I'd love to see this in person.

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July 18, 2011

Chaotic Putty Installation at Venice Biennale

Called the “Olympics of Art,” the Venice Biennale brings together some of the best contemporary artists from around the world, making it a must-visit art show at least once in a person's lifetime. (In other words, let's add it to the bucket list.) This year, it opened to the public on June 4 and it will run until November 27. The Venice Biennale takes place only once every two years (in odd years)

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