Illusion

August 18, 2020

Makeup Artist Uses Paint to Turn Her Body Into Different Delicious Food

A meme is what inspired makeup artist Mimi Choi to paint one of her mind-bending masterpieces on skin. Choi, like many of us, has seen the “hot dogs or legs?” challenge that’s been present on the internet for years. (If you’re unfamiliar, you have to determine if you’re looking at a picture of someone’s thighs or two hot dogs.)

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December 27, 2019

Street Artist Transforms Walls Into Portals to Another Universe With 3D Graffiti

By incorporating her love for the cosmos into her murals, street artist Izzy Izvne has created a unique style that is truly her own. The Moldovan artist combines calligraphy with well-executed illusions to make it appear that her walls are sucking us into another universe. It's as though portals are opening up to a new dimension and she is asking us to come along for the ride.

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December 10, 2019

Street Artist Paints Beautiful Fist Made of Flowers to Symbolize the Power of Peace

Inspired by the symbol of strength and solidarity, Italian street artist ERON created a raised, clenched fist mural that celebrates the power of non-violence. The epic, large-scale piece, cleverly titled Tower to the People, features a fist constructed from a mass of lush, white roses—a flower that typically represents unity, virtue, and the pureness of love.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.