Sculpture
November 29, 2022

Artist Uses His Own Blood to Create Frozen Self Portrait Sculptures of His Head

Like many artists, Marc Quinn explores the notion of self through portraiture. But his self-portraiture offers an unexpected—and squeamish—twist to the genre. In his 1991 sculpture titled Self, he began to use his body as raw material for the piece. He made a cast of his own head and filled it with 10 pints of his blood immersed in frozen silicone. To keep the piece in a solid state, its temperature is maintained at -0.

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Jewelry
November 28, 2022

20 Dazzling Jewelry Stores on Etsy That Specialize in Beautiful Handmade Designs

A piece of jewelry is always a thoughtful gift idea, but there’s something extra special about giving someone a trinket that’s been lovingly handmade. Etsy is home to countless independent designer stores that are bursting with beautiful, handmade gems that are sure to dazzle your special giftee. Not only will your loved one receive a wearable work of art, but you, as a consumer, can take pride in knowing you’ve supported small businesses.

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Style
November 28, 2022

Doc Martens and The Met Team Up to Pay Homage to Japanese Master Hokusai

Dr. Martens is known for its iconic footwear and, in the past, the company has married its designs with classic art by collaborating with Tate Britain. Now, Dr. Martens has a new artistic collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and together they're bringing the art of Japanese master Katsushika Hokusai to the masses. On November 26, limited edition boots, shoes, and a backpack adorned with his artwork were released to the public.

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