Architecture
May 18, 2024

Striking Cable-Stay Bridge is First Proposal to Replace Baltimore’s Collapsed Bridge

On March 26, Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River, tragically killing six workers. Now, a month and a half later, we have our first look into one of the proposals for its replacement. It's from a joint effort by Italian design firm Carlo Ratti Associati, international construction firm WeBuild, and French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux.

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Painting
May 17, 2024

First Official Portrait of King Charles Since Coronation Unveiled To Mixed Reviews

King Charles recently unveiled the first official portrait of himself since his coronation. Created by British artist Jonathan Yeo, the larger-than-life artwork measures about 8.5 by 6.5 feet. But after its presentation, this unorthodox take on royal portraiture quickly caused a stir, sparking mixed reviews from art critics and dividing members of the public. In the painting, the monarch seems to stare head-on as he poses against a backdrop of bright red brushstrokes.

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Store
May 17, 2024

Unique Playing Cards Celebrate the Art of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat

The friendship between Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat is well documented. Born just two and a half years apart, the artists became close friends as they evolved their unique styles, disrupting the contemporary art world and rising to prominence in 1980s New York. Designers at theory11 celebrate these artists with two unique decks of playing cards filled with their signature artwork. Bold lines and playful human silhouettes are hallmarks of the Keith Haring card deck.

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