July 3, 2020

Sublime Installations Made From Thousands of Beads and Buttons Celebrate Korean Architecture

Korean-born artist Ran Hwang is known for her ingenious use of materials to build up contemporary installations. Using beads, buttons, and pins, she works meticulously to create textural artworks that are stunning from both afar and up close. With her Palace Series, she applies this technique to traditional Korean architecture and the results are astonishing. Hwang was inspired by the five grand palaces of Seoul—Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Gyeonghuigung, Deoksugung, and Changgyeonggung.

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July 2, 2020

Breathtaking Photos of Farmers Harvesting Lilies From the Mekong Delta

Each autumn, Vietnam's Mekong Delta is filled with beautiful, long-stemmed lilies that are the result of flooding that nourishes the waterway. From early-September to mid-November, farmers in the Long An province spend their days harvesting these delicate flowers. It's an incredible spectacle to see and, luckily, photographer Trung Huy Pham used his skill to capture stunning aerial photographs of the scene.

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July 2, 2020

1,100+ Works of Art by Georgia O’Keeffe Is Now Free to View Online

Cultural institutions around the world may still be shuttered due to COVID-19, but fortunately, there's still a way to browse renowned collections while practicing social distancing. Through Google Arts & Culture, you can virtually tour world-famous museums such as the Musée d'Orsay, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Uffizi Gallery. Now, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico has made 1,100+ works of art by the modern American painter available to view online for free.

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