Art

June 24, 2010

Beautiful and Dark Surreal Art (40 photos)

Started in Europe during the early 1920's, Surrealism has risen to new and exciting heights since the dawn of the digital age. A new generation of artists have emerged who explore the subconscious mind, who freely meander between what's real and unreal. Using tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator, they bring to life our nightmares and dreams, creating beautiful, dark, and often times bizarre art that leaves us speechless.

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June 17, 2010

George Segal’s Mysterious Plaster People (16 pics)

George Segal was an American painter and sculptor who was best known for his life-sized human sculptures made of plaster bandages (or the material used in making orthopedic casts). His stark white sculptures can be found in public spaces around the country – sitting on park benches, standing next to each other in line, and working together on make believe construction sites.

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June 1, 2010

Awesome 3D Street Art for Video Game BLUR (5 pics)

Madrid Check out that crash! In order to promote the new Activision Game BLUR, The Viral Agency set up some eye-catching pieces of 3D-perspective street art with the help of internationally renowned artists. Displayed across a selection of European cities including Madrid, Berlin and London, the murals pull you in and make you feel as though you've entered a rainbow drenched fantasy world!

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May 13, 2010

The Vader Project (10 Badass Helmets)

Even if you're not a big Star Wars fan, you have to admit, these Darth Vader helmets are beyond awesome. 100 of today's most notable artists were asked to customize a 1:1 scale authentic prop replica of the actual Darth Vader helmet featured in the Star Wars films. Alex Pardee, Gary Baseman, Ron English, and Jeff Soto were among the artists who participated.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.