Architecture
April 2, 2018

Archeologist Spends Over 35 Years Building Enormous Scale Model of Ancient Rome

Tucked in the residential Roman neighborhood of EUR, a sprawling 1:250 scale model displays the glory of ancient Rome. Known as the Plastico di Roma Imperiale, the plaster model was commissioned by Mussolini in 1933 and depicts Rome in the 4th century AD at the time of Constantine I. It now sits in the Museum of Roman Civilization, a museum opened in the 1930s to demonstrate the history of ancient Rome.

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Art History
April 1, 2018

How Museums Evolved Over Time From Private Collections to Modern Institutions

The Cabinet of Curiosities In the 16th century, collectors built upon this desire to display objects by creating Kunstkammer, or cabinets of curiosities. Much like Princess Ennigaldi's organized treasure trove, these rooms were dedicated to housing unique artifacts. Unlike her hoard of Mesopotamian antiquities, however, the collections exhibited in cabinets of curiosities were often eclectic and encyclopedic in nature, ranging from natural history specimens and scientific wonders to works of art and religious relics.

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Sculpture
March 30, 2018

Epic Fantasy Sculptures Made From Highly Reflective Stainless Steel

Based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, artist Kevin Stone specializes in creating gigantic fantasy art sculptures made from stainless steel. Each mirror-polished piece is constructed with hundreds of highly reflective metal components, making them durable pieces of outdoor metal art that can withstand the harsh elements and glitter majestically in the sunlight. Having previously worked as a professional welder, Stone combined his practical knowledge with his creative imagination by becoming an independent artist in 2005.

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Food Art
March 30, 2018

Culinary Artist Makes ‘3D Jelly Cakes’ Encasing Edible Scenes of Nature Within

Cake maker Siew Heng Boon crafts confections that don’t look edible at all. Her glass-like creations are instead akin to office paperweights with florals and fish encased beneath clear surfaces. Known as 3D jelly cakes, these confections are made with gelatin or seaweed jelly powder and use specific tools to inject colorful motifs onto a clear base. Boon’s cakes are an awe-inspiring example of when food transcends into edible works of art.

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