Science
April 12, 2016

Stunning Portraits Capture Lifelike Glass Models of Marine Invertebrates

Italian still-life photographer Guido Mocafico explores a life-long fascination with the glasswork of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in his most recent photography series, simply titled Blaschka. Mocafico has spent the last few years traveling to museums and universities around the world, collecting shots of some of the most impressive marine masterpieces that the Blaschkas ever created. The illuminated aquatic creatures–colorful jellyfish, octopuses, sea anemones and corals–come to life against plain black backgrounds in Mocafico's series.

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Art
April 12, 2016

Vintage Black and White Photos Brought to Life With Embroidered Details

Artist Satoru Aoyama combines vintage prints and embroidery stitches to create fascinating multi-medium works of art. Known for his ability to intersect the contemporary with the traditional, Aoyama is recognized for his inherent craftsmanship and consistent acknowledgement of the artistic process. By perfectly aligning layers of embroidery onto monochromatic backgrounds, Aoyama is able to add new dimensions to each of his images.

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