Art

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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November 19, 2022

Pyramids Are a Dramatic Backdrop for a Mirrored Orb Inspired by Ancient Egypt

The Giza pyramids are the dramatic backdrop for a new installation by anonymous Spanish artist SpY. Inspired by Egyptian symbolism and mathematics, the piece is part of the exhibition Forever is Now II. Organized by Culturvator/Art Dโ€™ร‰gypte, the exhibition asks artists around the world to take inspiration from Egypt's rich cultural history. In SpY's case, he looked at the logical and spiritual world of Ancient Egypt to put together his piece, ORB.

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