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March 16, 2017

Artist Creates Miniature Worlds Mimicking the Grit and Grime of Urban Architecture

Australian artist Joshua Smith is a former stencil artist and gallerist turned miniaturist. For the past two years, Smith has focused his attention on creating miniature urban landscapes replete with detail. From graffitied walls to discarded cigarette butts, he uses everyday materials to bring his scale models to life. “My work captures the often overlooked aspects of urban life from discarded cigarettes to trash to grime and rust on buildings,” Smith writes via email.

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March 12, 2017

Artist Creates Delicate Drawings of South Korea’s Small Convenience Stores

When choosing her subject matter, South Korean artist Me Kyeoung Lee foregoes the country's jaw-dropping landscapes and eye-opening landmarks for lesser known gems: its tiny bodegas. Seemingly spotted on every corner, these local shops have inspired the artist with their simple yet appealing storefronts, characterized by distinctive façades, unique methods of display, and delightful little gardens. In her collection of South Korean convenience store drawings, she captures the quaint charm and understated appeal of these markets.

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March 8, 2017

French Bookstore Seamlessly Blends People’s Faces with Book Covers

Located in the heart of Bordeaux, Librairie Mollat predominantly prides itself on a few achievements: its long and successful 121-year history, its role as France's first independent bookstore, and, now, Book Face, its wildly popular photographic series that seamlessly blends book covers with faces. Book Face presents a literary twist on Sleeveface, a strikingly similar trend that prompts participants to merge real-life people with album sleeves.

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February 24, 2017

15+ Times Artists Fixed Broken Objects and Made Them Better Than Before

Typically, when we stumble upon a broken object, we feel one of two inclinations: to attempt to restore the piece to its former self, or to simply discard it. Both options possess potential problems, however, as seamlessly repairing damaged items requires great skill and throwing an object away can feel like a waste. To remedy this common complication, many creatives turn to a unique solution: inspired, artistic repairs.

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