Drawing
October 29, 2018

Disney Princesses Get an Edgy Twist Reimagined as Noir-Inspired Femme Fatales

Artist Ástor Alexander reimagines some of our favorite Disney royalty with an edgy twist. His series titled Noir Princesses features the beloved characters portrayed as private eyes and femme fatales. In doing so, the digital portraits offer an alternative perspective on the characters we know and love. Alexander's use of a dark color palette with a nod to vintage film noir posters suggests that there's evil lurking beneath their beauty.

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Architecture
October 27, 2018

Zaha Hadid Architects Is Building a Futuristic Concert Hall in Russia

After winning an international design competition, Zaha Hadid Architects has been tasked with building the new Sverdlovsk Philharmonic Concert Hall in Yekaterinburg, Russia. As Russia's third-largest economy, Yekaterinburg is a thriving hub and has distinguished itself as a crossroads of European and Asian culture. Now, the city will have a world-class concert hall to call even further attention to itself.

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Drawing
October 26, 2018

Thought-Provoking Illustrations Cleverly Visualize Themes of Modern Life

In a modern world of information overload, social media addiction, and work burnouts, it’s common to feel overwhelmed. These are some of the concepts behind the work of German illustrator Sergio Ingravalle who creates witty, thought-provoking images that many find all too easy to relate to. Each minimalist illustration from the artist’s Mindshots series depicts complex themes with just a few shapes and lines, proving the artist has a natural talent for visual language.

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Photography
October 24, 2018

The Legacy of Whimsical Photographer Rodney Smith Continues to Grow

Appreciation for the work of acclaimed photographer Rodney Smith continues to grow. His whimsical photographs, sometimes compared to the work of Surrealist painter Magritte, have long been a favorite for a select group of magazine editors, museum curators, and photography aficionados. Nearly two years after his untimely passing, Smith's wife and creative partner Leslie Smolan continues to educate the public about his life and work.

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