Art

October 1, 2024

Artist Meticulously Cuts Delicate Leaves Into Playful Mini Storybook Scenes

Japanese artist Lito proves that you don’t need fancy tools to create amazing art. Using fallen leaves as his canvas, he intricately carves delicate designs, turning each leaf into a unique piece that tells its own story. Lito began creating his leaf art in 2020 as a way to manage his ADHD, and soon found that the practice helped him focus. He quickly made it part of his routine, sharing a new piece almost daily.

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September 30, 2024

Japanese Garden Displays Its Own Giant Moon Shrouded in Mist During Moon Festival in Tokyo

The garden at the Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is widely regarded as one of the city’s best, featuring a three-tiered pagoda, various stone monuments, waterfalls, and serene ponds. Each season, the hotel enhances the experiences of visitors with unique attractions, including firefly watching in the summer, cherry blossoms in the spring, and plum blossoms in the winter. However, the hotel’s most well-known attraction is its Sea of Clouds.

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September 25, 2024

Updated JR Monograph Chronicles French Street Artist’s Rise to Fame

Can art change the world? French artist JR asks—and perhaps answers—this question in his comprehensive monograph published by Phaidon. First published in 2015 and later updated in 2019, JR: Can Art Change the World? has once again been updated to include the artist's most recent work. The 384-page volume, which includes a new foreword by director George Lucas, gives an in-depth look at JR's groundbreaking work.

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September 25, 2024

Powerful Oil Paintings of Emboldened Women Highlight Strength Needed To Confront Life’s Challenges

Renowned British painter Mary Jane Ansell, known for her hyperrealistic portraits, is presenting a powerful collection of work at New York City's Arcadia Contemporary that highlights how emotion can be used to shield and empower oneself from life's challenges. Loves Bright Armor includes a new oil painting inspired by Alice in Wonderland as well as work influenced by 17th- and 18th-century miniature portraits.

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