Photography

June 23, 2014

Inanimate Natural History Displays Look Like Real Life Scenes

Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto's Dioramas are like still shots out of a movie that blur the lines between reality and illusion. When Sugimoto first arrived in New York City, he did all of the typical tourist activities including visiting NYC's Natural History Museum. He found himself fascinated by the stuffed animals on display throughout the museum and began to notice that, upon quick glance, they could actually appear lifelike.

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June 6, 2014

Amazing Surreal Compositions Created with Non-Digital Techniques

Renowned American photographer Jerry Uelsmann was the leader in the concept of photomontage. For more than 50 years, he has produced captivating works where various elements are perfectly blended together into surreal compositions. With an innovative imagination, Uelsmann began creating these flawless combinations prior to the availability of any digital technology. He uses multiple negatives and traditional darkroom techniques to produce a single photograph.

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June 3, 2014

Celebrity Fad Diets Recreated as Classical Still Lifes

In an intriguing blend of fine art and celebrity culture, Italy-based photographer Dan Bannino's series Still Diet recreates famous fad diets as stunning still life shots. Using figures as contemporary as Beyonc or as historical as Henry VIII, Bannino documents the fascinating relationship between humans and food, regardless of era or occupation.

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