Art
December 28, 2018

Japanese Artist Hand-Cuts Intricate Octopus From Single Sheet of Paper

Paper cutting art requires tremendous patience and a steady hand, and Japanese artist Masayo Fukuda has mastered the craft. Known as Kirie in Japanese (translated as “cut picture”), the traditional art form involves cutting intricate forms from a single sheet of white paper and then contrasting it against a black background to reveal the design.

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Sculpture
December 27, 2018

Amazing Engineer Transforms Ordinary Sheets of Paper into Tactile Tessellations

Artist Matthew Shlian transforms ordinary sheets of paper into incredible three-dimensional tessellations. Using a series of complex, repeating folds, Shlian’s paper sculptures take on a life of their own. Many feature spikes that jut from a flattened surface and the individual elements are positioned to move in giant waves across the entire piece. Previously, Shlian’s work was clad in a black-and-white color palette.

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Sculpture
December 25, 2018

Beautiful California Winery Boasts a World-Class Contemporary Sculpture Collection

Nestled in Northern California's wine country, the Donum Estate is one of Sonoma Valley's most beautiful vineyards. In addition to its sprawling orchards and endless rows of grapevines, the 200-acre site boasts a world-class collection of contemporary sculpture that intertwines “art, nature, and the human hand.” Known as the Sculpture Park, this open-air museum features monumental works by today's top artists.

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Art History
December 24, 2018

California Impressionism: How American Artists Adapted French ‘Plein Air’ Painting

No modern art movement has been as influential as Impressionism. Since the French movement made its debut in the late 19th century, countless artists have found inspiration in the Impressionists' approach to painting. While its influence is famously evident in European genres like Post-Impressionism and Pointillism, it also sparked a smaller movement called California Impressionism.

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