Art

December 3, 2022

Artist Adorns Dried Leaves With Intricate Crochet Doily Designs

Fallen leaves find a new life in the art of Susanna Bauer. The German-born and UK-based artist uses found organic materials as the canvas for romantic crochet designs. Her new exhibition Gathering Stories assembles some of her latest pieces in this ongoing exploration of nature and craft. The rust-colored brown leaves were cleaned and dried and then carefully perforated with cream cotton thread.

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November 29, 2022

Artist Transforms Her Watercolor Paintings Into Moving Works of Art

From gleaming skyscrapers to rows of townhouses, each city has its own unique identity and painter Maja Wronฬska captures them in all their glory. After training as an architect, the Polish artist captured some of the historic cities of Europe in vibrant watercolor paintings. Recently, she's been exploring a whole new way of bringing the energy of urban places to lifeโ€”through animation. These short gifs transform Wroล„ska's watercolor paintings into moving works of art.

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November 26, 2022

AI-Generated Art Reimagines the Iconic Japanese Kimono in Surprising Ways

The kimono is an icon of traditional Japanese style and culture. Lately, however, an increasing number of creatives have been reimagining the well-known silhouette and distinctive patterns into new forms. Carolina Kawakubo is one such individual who shares AI-generated art on her Instagram account. Resembling realistic oil paintings, these images merge kimonos with fashion trends from different parts of the world and different eras.

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November 23, 2022

Immersive Exhibit Lets You Step Into David Hockneyโ€™s Art Throughout the Years

For years, artist David Hockney has impressed the world with his distinctive, colorful paintings. Now, admirers of his work will have the opportunity to witness the evolution of his style in a new immersive exhibition. Presented at Lightroom in King's Cross, this installation will feature the latest digital projection and audio technology to enhance the experience. Entitled David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)

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My Modern Met

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