Sculpture
May 29, 2017

11 Innovative Ceramic Artists Breathing New Life into an Age-Old Art

When one attempts to imagine examples of contemporary ceramics, simple adaptations and subtle variations on the timeless tradition may come to mind. While plenty of artists have preserved the customary look and feel of the ancient craft, many have opted to reinvigorate the medium through experimental approaches and unconventional aesthetics. Here, we explore the groundbreaking work of some of these avant-garde contemporary ceramic artists.

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Design
May 29, 2017

Nostalgic Stilettos Are Designed to Look Like Minnie Mouse From Behind

Time and time again, Disney-inspired designers have proven pop culture's influence on contemporary fashion. From glamorous gown illustrations to classic yet creative makeup looks, fashion-forward creatives often look to Disney's beloved characters and films for inspiration. Oscar Tiye, a high-end Italian shoe brand, is the latest label to embrace this trend with its new line of magical Minnie Mouse shoes. Designed by Amina Muaddi and undoubtedly inspired by Disneyland's iconic caps, each stylish shoe is adorably adorned with its own set of silhouetted mouse ears on its heel.

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Photography
May 27, 2017

Interview: Intimate Underwater Portraits of Humpback Whales by Jem Cresswell

In Giants, a striking series of portraits, Australian photographer Jem Cresswell explores the awe-inspiring behaviors and undeniable anthropomorphism of the humpback whale. Captured over the course of 3 years in the southern Pacific Ocean, the series offers an intimate glimpse of the “gentle giants” as they complete their annual migration to Tonga. Each photo shot by Cresswell—who fittingly describes himself as a visual artist—exhibits his artistic approach to underwater photography.

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Photography
May 26, 2017

Spectacular Drone Photos Capture the Densely Packed ‘Walled City’ in Hong Kong

Photographer Andy Yeung continues his look at Hong Kong with a new series of stunning aerial photographs. Flying his drone high over the Kowloon Walled City, Yeung gives us a glimpse at the densely packed geometry of Hong Kong's high flying apartment blocks. With Walled City, the photographer explores the largely ungoverned settlement in Kowloon City. Once a Chinese military fort, it was transformed into a housing enclave, with the population exploding after World War II.

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