To understand just how far photography technology has developed over the past 100 years, take a look at the incredibly large camera used to photograph a train in 1900. As the history of the camera tells us, it wasn't always so easy to go out and document things we now take for granted.
If you enjoy living off the grid and are eager to embrace a minimalist lifestyle, a tiny house may be...
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No matter the scope of their favorite subjects, most artists have dabbled in the age-old art of portraiture. Defined by portrayals of people, whether self-portraits or commissions from statesmen or close friends, this genre has been practiced by art history’s most influential painters, culminating in an extensive collection of world-famous portraits. Used in a time before photographs to capture one’s personality and likeness, the tradition has been carried on as a more intimate and skillful gesture.
Today, many cat-loving contemporary designers create quirky pet beds that pair coziness with creativity.
Drawing human anatomy is tricky.
Tattoo artist Jesse Rix creates visual magic on the body. With an expert understanding of optical illusion tattoo designs, his trompe-l’œil body art reveals otherworldly scenes hiding just beneath the skin. The crisp lines, master use of perspective, and bold colors create an incredible sense of depth that will make you momentarily think you’re gazing into another universe.
In June 2017, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stripped Yellowstone National Park‘s iconic grizzly bear from the Endangered Species List.
It’s not commonly known, but Dogs Playing Poker by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge refers to not just one painting, but 18...
With microplastics polluting the food chain and increasing numbers of marine species facing endangerment, the world's ocean plastic issue is more urgent than ever. To push the issue, Greenpeace Philippines used art to make a bold statement about the pollution issues facing local communities. Seeking to capture the public's attention, a nearly 50-foot-long blue whale was beached just south of Manila.
Tattoos are a common sight on young people nowadays, but there are a growing number of senior citizens who are...
Artist Sean Forest Roberts brings an experimental attitude to his ceramic practice.
