Sculpture
August 16, 2024

Mark Zuckerberg Commissioned Daniel Arsham to Make a Sculpture of His Wife Priscilla Chan

American artist Daniel Arsham recently unveiled his latest project—one that seems to draw from classical sculpture both in its form and its intention. The New York-based creator was commissioned by Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Meta (the parent company of Facebook), to craft a larger-than-life sculpture of his beloved wife, Priscilla Chan. The sculpture appears to be 7 feet tall and captures Chan mid-stride.

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Oil Painting
August 16, 2024

Classical Realism and Surreal Abstraction Collide in Monumental Oil Paintings

Merging abstraction, surrealism, and realism, Australian oil painter Ella Baudinet has followed her inner voice to forge her unique style. Her dreamy paintings draw viewers into a mysterious world where human figures seem to emerge from smoky swirls of color. Working on a large scale, she pulls in different influences to bring together her creative vision.

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Inspiring
August 15, 2024

18-Year-Old Woman Bravely Leads 16 Hikers to Safety During Jasper National Park Wildfire

On July 22, a fire suddenly broke out in Jasper National Park, spreading quickly and causing significant damage across the Canadian forest. As the flames grew, hikers and campers in the area were ordered to evacuate, and thankfully, 18-year-old volunteer firefighter Colleen Knull was there to lead the way. Knull was working a summer job as part of the kitchen staff at a Jasper lodge when the fire started.

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Sculpture
August 15, 2024

Dynamic Wire Sculptures Beautifully Balance Positive and Negative Space

Japanese artist Tomohiro Inaba is known for his dynamic sculptures, which tell a different story depending on where you stand. From one angle, his carefully crafted animals and human figures appear whole, while from another, they seem to disintegrate into thin air. Presented in a new solo exhibition fittingly titled A Story That You See, his work is a tribute to his visual storytelling.

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