Photography
June 2, 2017

Loving Elderly Couple Took Photo Together in Same Spot Every Month Until Wife’s Tragic Passing

In 1964, noted New Zealand-born, British-based photographer Ken Griffiths inadvertently captured the realities of loss and love through his series, In An English Country Garden. Featuring monthly photos of an elderly married couple posed in their front yard, the touching series concluded with the beloved wife's heartbreaking passing. Like many other works by Griffiths, who worked for newspapers, in advertising, and as a portraitist, In An English Country Garden offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of ordinary people.

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Art
June 1, 2017

Japanese Artist Creates the Most Amazing Balloon Animals

Artist Masayoshi Matsumoto continues to twist and transform balloons into amazing sculptural creatures. Crafted in meticulous detail and realistically rendered, his collection of balloon animals showcases the endless artistic possibilities of the traditional craft. Each impressively lifelike, large-scale sculpture showcases Matsumoto's unique approach to balloon art. His portfolio exhibits an interest in a wide range of animals, with mammals, reptiles, insects, and arachnids often making appearances.

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Tattoos
June 1, 2017

Artist’s Optical Illusion Tattoos Look Like They’re Hiding Entire Worlds Beneath

The customized creations of talented tattoo artist Jesse Rix trick the eye through an expert use of optical illusion. Rendered in a realist style, each visually perplexing tattoo showcases the artist's inventive imagination and his advanced understanding of the trompe-l'œil technique. Skillfully composed of fine lines and filled in with lifelike color, each tattoo's style is rooted in realism. The subject matter, however, is entirely surreal.

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My Modern Met

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