Inspiring

May 23, 2017

45 Brilliant Quotes About Art From Famous Artists and Great Creative Minds

Many people turn to the portfolios of prolific artists, writers, and other creatives when seeking artistic inspiration. In addition to their powerful bodies of work, however, it is also worth listening to the words spoken, written, and shared by these influential figures. Many creatives offer quotes about art in an effort to inform their audience and impart their wisdom to artistic hopefuls.

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May 16, 2017

Syrian Refugee Builds Mini ‘Blue Mosque’ with 15,000 Popsicle Sticks to Celebrate His New Home

Artist Husam Muhajer recently completed a scale model of Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque. In an interesting twist, the finished model is composed of 15,000 wood popsicle sticks. Muhajer is a Syrian refugee who was forced to leave his country 2.5 years ago and is currently living in Istanbul. When Muhajer was suddenly evacuated from Syria, his models were destroyed and he was left without any documentation of his past work. So what inspired him to begin again?

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April 11, 2017

11-Year-Old Twins with Albinism Are Taking the Fashion World by Storm

As the fashion world continues to evolve, models whose looks fall outside of conventional beauty standards are now finding spots in the limelight. Earlier this year, we met Diandra Forrest, a model with albinism who has helped to redefine beauty with her impressive editorial fashion career. Following in her footsteps are São Paulo-based twins Lara and Mara Bawar.

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March 17, 2017

Mom Takes Touching Photos of Her Son with Autism as He Experiences the World

Minnesota-based mom of two and photographer Kate Miller-Wilson emotionally explores the ins and outs of living with autism. With her 10-year-old son Eian as her muse, she captures captivating portraits that reveal the day-to-day reality that life on the spectrum entails. Rendered either in soft color or in stark black and white, Miller-Wilson's photographs offer a dreamy yet raw look at her son's condition.

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