Design
February 2, 2024

Handcrafted Sculptures of Superheroes and Villains Include Unbelievable Details

Pop culture has inspired artists for decades in a myriad of ways. Now, one group of creators is stunning art enthusiasts and entertainment fans with their hyperrealistic sculptures. JND Studios, a Korea-based company, has marveled fans by producing lifelike figures of their favorite characters. The artists don’t simply capture the actors' likeness; they expertly reproduce every minute detail of the character down to the texture of their skin, hair, and clothes.

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Dogs
February 1, 2024

Man Who Spent Nearly $16K on Lifelike Dog Costume Is Sad About the Misconceptions Around His Goal

A Japanese man named Toko made headlines in 2022 for spending ¥2 million ($16,000) on a lifelike dog costume based on a rough collie. His goal was to would fulfill his dream of becoming a dog. For all the attention he garnered, many followed this idea with raised eyebrows. Now, almost a year and a half later, Toko has revealed that he is “sad” about the “misconception” regarding his collie costume.

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Embroidery
February 1, 2024

Long Colorful Strands of Yarn Are Woven into Stunning Portraits

Artist Katerina Marchenko continues to elevate embroidery by weaving long, colorful strands of yarn into massive portraits. Each of her pieces is made on delicate tulle, requiring a deft touch from the crafter. Seeing these human faces come to life on such a large scale is well worth the effort, especially when we are used to seeing embroidery on a much smaller canvas.

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Renaissance Art
January 31, 2024

X-Ray Scans Reveal Hidden Portrait of the Young Charles II Behind the Older King

Thanks to modern technology, we’re able to uncover hidden images within historic works of art. One recent discovery comes from a 17th-century portrait of a royal. The Habsburgs ruled early modern Europe. For almost seven centuries, members of the clan intermarried and ruled across Europe. From Hungary to Portugal and Germany, their power rose and fell.

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