Art

October 24, 2024

Powerful Art Installation Gives a Face to Civilians Living in Conflict Zones

Artist Alice Pasquini is known for her colorful, uplifting street art, but recently, she lent her talents to shed light on the plight of those living in conflict zones. Her installation, Not a Target, tells the stories of civilians and medical professionals affected by five different wars, from Ukraine to Sudan. Organized in collaboration with Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)

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October 21, 2024

Still-Life Artist Turns Popular Junk Food Into Oil Paintings That Belong in a Museum

When you think of still-life paintings, you probably imagine Paul Cézanne’s depictions of fruit or maybe even Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers. But the tradition of still-life painting has been around for centuries, long before these masters, and actually continues to thrive today. The everyday objects around us make great subjects for artists—not just to sharpen their skills, but also to capture a moment in time.

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October 18, 2024

Yayoi Kusama Reveals Her Largest Permanent Public Installation in London

Renowned artist Yayoi Kusama has revealed her largest permanent public sculpture, Infinite Accumulation. Located at London's Liverpool Street Station, it was commissioned as part of the Crossrail Art Programme. Reaching over 32 feet high and 39 feet wide, Kusama connects stainless steel mirrored spheres with winding lines that create arches to embrace commuters. These linked spheres are a nod to her signature use of polka dots.

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October 16, 2024

Colorful Stamp Designs Celebrate the Beauty of Endangered Species

Sometimes, revisiting our past creative projects can reveal their lasting value. This is true for Hanoi-based graphic designer and illustrator Lâm Tùng Nguyễn (better known simply as Tùng Nâm). Nearly a decade ago, he designed the Endangered Species Stamp Collection while applying for an internship at a local design agency. Though years have passed, the project remains as relevant today as when it was first created.

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