Art

July 4, 2010

M.C. Escher Art Recreated Using LEGO Bricks (5 Structures)

We've seen a lot of interesting lego creations over the last couple years, but nothing like this. Andrew Lipson and Daniel Shiu were inspired by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher who is most famous for his so-called impossible structures. “I'm very fond of Escher's work, and I wondered for some time whether it would be possible to produce a plausible rendering of any of his pictures in LEGO bricks,” says Lipson.

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June 24, 2010

Pixar and Star Wars Hybrid Characters (11 pieces)

“No grand subtext here, they are both old. But this is my favorite one of all.” What would happen if Pixar and Star Wars characters mated and had babies? Thanks to artist Silof, we now have the answer to that long sought-after question. Along with each image, a quote from the artist is attached explaining his thought process behind which characters were best fit for cross-breeding and why.

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June 20, 2010

15 BP Oil Spill Cartoons

Though the crisis in the Gulf is no laughing matter, you've got to give it to the cartoonists who can take such a serious situation and turn it into thought-provoking art. According to new government estimates found last week, as much as 60,000 barrels (2.5 million gallons) of oil may be gushing into the Gulf every day.

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June 9, 2010

Sick Spider Web Installation Made of Packaging Tape (6 pics)

Imagine Spiderman going completely insane and losing control of his web shooters and then look at this crazy art installation by Viennese/Croatian design collective For Use/Numen. Using nothing but nearly 100 pounds of packaging tape, For Use/Numen transforms abandoned attics, galleries and stock exchange buildings into a spider's cocoon paradise. The coolest part about, of course, is that the installations invites visitors to sit and relax, asking them to partake in the experience.

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