Art

February 27, 2023

Visitor Accidentally Breaks a Jeff Koons ‘Balloon Dog’ Sculpture Worth $42,000

Embed from Getty Images If you've ever gotten too close to an artwork at a museum, you've likely heard an employee tell you to step back. While most of these incidents don't result in any damage to the art on display, occasionally, accidents do happen. An art fair in Miami experienced the shock of such an event when an art collector unintentionally knocked over a Jeff Koons Balloon Dog sculpture, sending it shattering to the ground.

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February 10, 2023

Explore the Creative Possibilities of Alcohol Ink in This How-to Guide for Beginners

Alcohol inks have become an increasingly popular medium for artists and makers to express themselves. Made from dye and alcohol, they are highly fluid and brightly colored. They also dry quickly as the alcohol evaporates. By using them, it's possible to achieve layers of colors similar to when watercolor paint is used. What really makes alcohol ink special is its versatility as a fluid painting technique.

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February 7, 2023

Giant Lifelike Animal Sculptures Made Entirely From Upcycled Cardboard

When we think about famous sculptures, marble and bronze are the types of materials that come to mind. Josh Gluckstein, however, embraces a more commonly found medium for his creative practice. The London-based artist crafts realistic animal sculptures by upcycling cardboard into different silhouettes. Gluckstein began using cardboard during the COVID-19 pandemic. “In lockdown, with limited resources and lots of time to think, I began to experiment with recycled cardboard,” he told My Modern Met.

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My Modern Met

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