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June 12, 2020

Artist Uses Everyday Objects While in Lockdown to Create Funny Scenes Around the House

Avid traveler and artist Rich McCor (aka paperboyo) is known for playfully transforming global landmarks with his paper cut-outs. However, during the coronavirus lockdown, he was forced to stay at home like the rest of us, but that didn't stop him from creating. He got resourceful, and began creating movie-inspired silhouettes that interact with various objects around his home.

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June 8, 2020

Artist Crafts Cozy Curled-Up Cats as Decorative Ceramic Plates

A cat that's curled up into a ball with their tail wrapped around their body and their head tucked in toward their chest is doing their best to stay warm. This cozy sleeping position is the inspiration behind a range of ceramic cat plates crafted by an artist known as Tatiana (aka Taniko Ga). She creates one-of-a-kind tableware that’s just purrfect for cat lovers.

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June 3, 2020

Colorful Mural of George Floyd in Minneapolis Turns Into a Powerful Memorial Site

In Minneapolis, five artists are using their skills to help ensure that George Floyd will not be forgotten. On May 25, 46-year-old Floyd was tragically choked to death by a police officer. All four officers on the scene have been fired, but only Derek Chauvin, who was recorded keeping his knee on Floyd's neck until he died, has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder.

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