Design
June 11, 2014

Impeccably-Drawn Infographics of the 1800’s by John Philipps Emslie

Infographics are an undoubtedly popular way to display information in the 21st century, but did you know that they've been around long before that? John Philipps Emslie illustrated a large number of maps and contributed to the British topographical archive in the mid-to-late 1800's. His highly-technical drawings reflect why we love graphics like these; they take numbers, acute scientific details, and measurements, weaving them into something that's beautiful to look at and easier to understand.

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Sculpture
June 9, 2014

Lifelike Sculptures Intricately Carved from Recycled Books

Although New York-based artist Long-bin Chen‘s incredibly realistic sculptures appear to be made from stone or marble, the unique busts are actually carved from recycled paper. Chen, who was born and raised in Taiwan, uses discarded materials like books and magazines to carefully sculpt the heads of cultural figures from the East and the West, including Buddhas, Japanese warriors, ancient Greek philosophers, and other great thinkers of the past.

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Photography
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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Art
June 5, 2014

Columns of Suspended Charcoal Explore Relationship Between Nature and Man

Seoul-based artist Seon Ghi Bahk is back with the latest works in his An aggregation series, consisting of delicate charcoal installations that hang from nylon threads to form a variety of representational and abstract shapes. The suspended pieces dangle in exact formations, constructing tall columns, dense orbs, and abstract droplets in various states of completion. Bahk's work explores the complex relationship between nature and mankind.

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