Sculpture
June 15, 2017

Artist Sculpts Surreal Ceramic Vessels That Are Half-Pottery Half-Octopus

In her Kitsch Kogei collection, artist Keiko Masumoto crafts ceramic vessels unexpectedly embedded with octopuses. Each piece that composes the sea-inspired series beautifully blends a surreal silhouette with a classic aesthetic, tip-toeing the line between form and function. The ceramic octopus vessels feature intricately painted blue-and-white patterns characteristic of traditional Chinese (and eventually Japanese) wares. Like the age-old pieces that have inspired them, Masumoto's vases, teapots, and urns are both inherently utilitarian and undeniably visually appealing.

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Design
June 14, 2017

Classic Chess Pieces Redesigned as Iconic New York City Buildings

With technology at our fingertips, it's now easier than ever to reinterpret the classics. We recently marveled over a reimagined chess set where the kings, queens, and even lowly pawns have a fresh look and feel—the pieces double as stylish air planters. Continuing with this trend is Skyline Chess. They've modeled a 32-piece chess set after the unforgettable architecture of New York City—brownstones and all.

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Art
June 13, 2017

Tree-Like Pattern Dug into the Ground Makes a Desolate Green Field Come Alive

Great land art reimagines the world in ways we never expected. From Andy Goldsworthy’s complex leaf arrangements to Robert Smithson’s iconic Spiral Jetty, earthworks art is a mesmerizing facet of the creative world. Carrying on this great tradition is Krisztián Balogh. His 2012 site-specific installation called World Tree embeds a branch-like motif into the soft grass.

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