Music
August 23, 2022

Rick Astley Recreates “Never Gonna Give You Up” Music Video After 35 Years

Even though RickRolling is practically a vintage internet prank at this point, it’s proving to still be a popular joke to pull on family and friends. For 15 years, Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” music video—which was originally released in 1987–has been used to troll people. Now, there’s finally a new version thanks to an ad for California State Automobile Association Insurance Group (CSAA).

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Installation
August 22, 2022

Ai Weiwei Unveils Thought-Provoking Cage Installation Commenting on Refugees in Europe

World-renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei is a giant amongst his peers for creating thought-provoking work that defies the barriers of language. His vast portfolio of work forces viewers to contemplate serious issues around the world. Now, the city of Stockholm has welcomed his 40-foot-tall Arch sculpture, which encourages passersby to draw deeper meaning from its unconventional form.

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Sculpture
August 22, 2022

Playful Balloon Sculptures Inflated Within Wire Forms Mimic Ancient Venus Figurines

The ancient Venus figurines are sculptures with origins dating back 30,000 years. Depicting female forms, their exact meaning and purpose are still unknown; but they are nonetheless iconic in their stature and have inspired artists for centuries. Designers Naama Steinbock and Idan Friedman of Reddish Studio are some of the latest creatives to craft work inspired by the sculptures’ plump bodies and distended bellies.

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Art History
August 21, 2022

How Jacques-Louis David Went From an Artist of the French Revolution to a Painter of Napoleon

Art is often referred to as a reflection of society and culture. Looking at famous paintings and sculptures from the past can help us understand significant historic events and the circumstances surrounding them. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, French artist Jacques-Louis David captured the political turmoil of France, from the French Revolution to the rise and fall of Napoleon.

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