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April 12, 2022

Iconic Photo of Artist Frida Kahlo Is Recreated Entirely From Colorful Pebbles

In the hands of Justin Bateman, colorful rocks can be arranged into just about anything. The British artist specializes in arranging pebbles to create temporary works of art based on art history and real life. One of his latest installations brings to life an iconic portrait of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo using hundreds of similarly-sized stones.

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April 11, 2022

Illusionistic Sculptures Explore the Relationship Between Humans and Nature

There’s more to the work of Christopher David White than meets the eye.

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April 11, 2022

Boldly Colored Paintings of People in Traditional Bulgarian Clothing Explore the Idea of Rebirth

Clothing holds the key to the deep meanings in Simona Ruscheva‘s vivid paintings.

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April 10, 2022

Hazy Figures Express the Anguish of Isolation in Hyperrealistic Paintings

New York-based artist Alyssa Monks forces us to confront deep feelings of anguish in her newest series titled It's All Under Control. Inspired by the isolation brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic, these realistic canvases coerce viewers into watching the emotional narratives of solitary figures, slightly abstracted by the wet glass of their shower stalls.

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April 10, 2022

Miniature Masterpieces Are Completely Painted and Displayed Inside of Mint Tins

Open one of Remington Robinson‘s Altoids tins and you'll discover a museum meant for a miniature masterpiece.

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April 9, 2022

Hypnotic Kinetic Sculpture Made of Traffic Mirrors Is a Reflection on Privacy

Spanish street artist SpY has created his first kinetic sculpture using 20 traffic mirrors.

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April 9, 2022

Exquisite Portrait Paintings Look Just Like the Real-Life Models That Inspired Them

Inspired by the timeless quality of traditional paintings, Polish artist Damian Lechoszest creates realistic portraits that are enveloped with a sense of nostalgia. His many different subjects—who range from young to old—wear distinct clothing with classical silhouettes and historical details, making it hard to pinpoint the era they belong to.

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April 9, 2022

Artist Carefully Chronicles Each of Her Stays at a Variety of Japanese Hotels

For some, a hotel is simply a temporary place to stay for the night.

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April 8, 2022

Expressive Blots of Ink Capture the Erratic Essence of Feline Bodies

When working with ink or watercolor, you don't always know what will happen.

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April 7, 2022

Yayoi Kusama’s New Exhibition ‘One With Eternity’ Opens in D.C.

As the most successful living contemporary female artist, there is always a lot of anticipation for Yayoi Kusama‘s next colorful project. After a two-year delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, her newest show is now open in Washington, D.C. Entitled One With Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirhshorn Collection, this exciting new exhibition includes two Infinity Mirror rooms (her first as well as her most recent), My Heart is Dancing in the Universe (2018)

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