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February 10, 2022

Artist Shrinks Iconic Television Sets Into Perfectly Crafted Miniature Scenes

At first glance, it appears that these sets of famous TV shows are simply photographs of the actual shooting locations. But take a closer look. You’ll realize that Jerry Seinfeld’s kitchen, Monica and Rachel’s living room, and other iconic locations from popular shows and movies are all done in miniature scale. Artist Bridget McCarty is the person behind these creations, and her attention to detail is nothing short of amazing.

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February 10, 2022

Minnesota Man Builds 12-Foot-Tall Snow Sculpture That Looks Like a Real T-Rex

A snow day is a great excuse to go outdoors and build something creative.

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February 7, 2022

Artist Creates Curled Glass Snake Figurines With Multicolored Patterns

We’re accustomed to seeing glass in the shape of cups and bowls, but some artists are wielding this medium to...

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January 31, 2022

Memorial Sculpture of Kobe Bryant and His Daughter Gigi Placed on Site of Tragic Helicopter Crash

On January 26, sculptor Dan Medina began his day at 4:30 a.m. He unloaded his 160-pound bronze statue and began a solitary walk to install the piece in the hills of Calabasas. And there, from sunrise to sunset, his incredible memorial to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianni “Gigi” looked out across the landscape.

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January 27, 2022

Artist Creates Powerful Dragon Sculpture Out of Trees Destroyed by a Storm

After a brutal storm, Italian sculptor Marco Martalar was moved to transform the damage into something beautiful.

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January 26, 2022

Oversized Sculpture of a Fragmented Woman Invites the Public To Unify Through Music

South African-born artist Daniel Popper is known for his oversized, fantastical installations.

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January 17, 2022

Artist Builds Exquisite Miniature Buildings From a Single Sheet of Paper

Paper artists continue to find new ways to transform the two-dimensional medium into captivating creations. Danish artist and architect Peter Callesen uses ordinary sheets of white A4 paper to build miniature buildings and structures that look like replicas of the real thing.

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January 13, 2022

Shimmering Metallic Branches “Grow” To Form Elegant Animal Sculptures

Twigs and branches create spectacular trees and highlight the power and beauty of the natural world.

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December 28, 2021

Surreal Ceramic Sculptures Capture Bountiful Beauty and Spectacular Shapes Found in Nature

Ceramic artist Carol Long captures the delicate intricacy of nature in her detailed ceramic sculptures.

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December 9, 2021

Dramatic Diorama Reveals What “Really” Made the Titanic Sink

Dedicated DIYer Boiz Smith creates dramatic dioramas that reimagine historical events with a fantastical twist. His latest piece is a retelling of the infamous 1912 sinking of the Titanic. History knows that the ship crashed into an iceberg, but Smith imagines that a giant sea monster (Godzilla) had its way with it instead. Smith sets the scene in a diorama made using polymer clay and epoxy resin, among other materials.

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