Art

September 30, 2009

22 of the Coolest Sculptures You’ll Ever See

Today, we've compiled an extensive list of 22 modern day sculptures that are as cool as they are freaky. These three-dimensional pieces of art are mind-blowing not just because of the materials that have been used but because they leave an indelible mark on our memory. From the hyper-realistic sculptures from Ron Mueck and Duane Hanson to the magically moving sculptures of Peter Jansen and Sal Hernndez, each piece tells an interesting story.

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September 12, 2009

Stuck in a Strange Dream – Kazuki Takamatsu

Have you ever seen anything like this? Highly original, these cute and creepy black and white illustrations were created by Japanese artist Kazuki Takamatsu. Each piece is like a frozen moment in a strange dream. Takamatsu was born in 1978, and graduated from Tohoku University with a specialty in Art and Design.

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September 9, 2009

I’ll have my Facebook portrait painted by Matt Held

Duc Minh Phung By now you may have heard about Matt Held. He's the famous painter who's immortalizing Facebook users by painting their portrait. If you wanted to know more about Matt and find out what his inspiration was behind this project, check out this video. It's just a cool story about a normal guy who found his calling. “I paint people.

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August 22, 2009

10 Twisted Princesses – Jeffrey Thomas

What would happen if a princess didn't need her prince? If you've ever wanted to imagine what the most prim and proper princesses would look like if they decided to take control of their own destiny, check out the artwork of Jeffrey Thomas. His Twisted Princesses series gets dark and dirty, changing up our familiar fairy tales and giving us beautifully wicked endings. Make no mistake, these princesses will kick anyone's ass.

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