Illusion

September 4, 2019

Graffiti Artist Creates Amazing Street Art Illusions Using Only Spray Paint

Portuguese graffiti artist Vile wields his spray cans like a laser cutter, expertly “carving” his name into concrete and stone. His amazing technical abilities allow him to create stunning optical illusions whereby his name appears as a window cut into the side of a wall. Vile has been painting graffiti since he was a teenager and honed his artistic skills via coursework in animation and illustration.

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July 30, 2019

Brilliant Optical Illusion Makes People See Color When They Look at B&W Photos

When “digital media toolsmith” Øyvind Kolås posted his latest visual experiment to Patreon, little did he know that he'd get the internet buzzing. Kolås seemingly transformed a black and white photograph into full color with a simple trick to fool the eye. By placing an over-saturated color grid over a black and white image, he plays with the concept of color assimilation.

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April 10, 2019

Sculptor “Unzips” a Building in Milan for Mind-Bending Art Installation

British sculptor Alex Chinneck has brought his mind-bending illusions to Italy with an incredible installation in Milan. Concurrently with Milan Design Week, Chinneck has literally unzipped the facade of a building in the city in what he calls the most ambitious work he's ever made. In addition to the incredible exterior, the building's interior is also filled with several installations that carry through the zipper theme, making for a cohesive and immersive experience.

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