Tag: Art
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Graphite and Oil Paintings Spectacularly Merge Nature and Anatomy
Italian artist Nunzio Paci works with pencil and oil paints to create strange amalgamations of plants and animals in what he describes as an intent to “explore the infinite possibilities of life, in search of a balance between reality and imagination.” Paci currently has a solo show including several of the pieces you see here at the Palazzo…
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Amazing Photographs of Fractals in Nature
Nature never ceases to amaze us… every day we come across something new that makes us appreciate the incredible design of this planet. Most of these 29 patterns are part of a group called “fractals.” You can find them across all sorts of natural phenomena, and you’ve probably held one in your hands before. They’re…
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Girl Signs Song Lyrics to Deaf Friend at TomorrowWorld Festival [VIDEO]
This story is sure to touch your heart. At the recent TomorrowWorld Music Festival, festival attendee Keelin was filmed using sign language to “sign” the lyrics of the song to her deaf friend Monica as Monica feels the vibrations of the song through the speakers. This video was taken at the Trance Addict Stage at TomorrowWorld…
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Mystical Bridges That Will Take You To Another World
An ancient, mossy bridge is the perfect complement to any rural or river scene. These old and mysterious arched bridges are mankind’s way of traversing landscapes that are otherwise decidedly wild. Interestingly enough, an arch is only kept in position by its own weight – the stones supporting an arch couldn’t possibly stay in their…
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What the? Hidden Messages in the World’s Famous Logos!
Did you know that among some of the most famous brand logos are little hidden messages? A lot of these you could probably see on first glance but others you would have to look a little harder. It makes you wonder how many other logos have hidden messages out there… FedEx: The FedEx logo isn’t…
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Hundreds Of Mountaineers Climb The Alps For an Epic Photoshoot
The sheer cliff wall or snowy, wind-blasted peak of an icy mountain is a rough place to create large-scale photographic works of art, but that’s exactly what Swiss photographer Robert Bösch does. His photos can involve hundreds of mountain climbers braving difficult conditions to get the perfect shot. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the…
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Mr. Bean Inserted Into Historical Portraits By Caricature Artist
Rowan Atkinson, the actor behind the famously hilarious Mr. Bean and Blackadder characters, has made another foray into the pages of history thanks to caricature artist Rodney Pike. He took some of history’s most famous portraits and jazzed them up by replacing the original subjects’ faces with those of Atkinson’s unforgettable characters. Artistic purists may…
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Australian artist Meredith Woolnough’s Embroideries Mimic Delicate Forms of Nature
Australian artist Meredith Woolnough creates elaborate embroideries that mimic delicate forms of nature like leaves and coral. “I have been collecting skeletonized leaves for as long as I can remember,” says the artist, whose “traceries” capture the beauty and fragility of nature. Woolnough uses a special embroidery technique that involves a domestic sewing machine and a base…
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The Most Creative Chocolate Creations You Have Ever Seen!
Chocolate has come a very long way since it first appeared in its solid form in Europe in the 1800s. Today, artists can manipulate and mold this sweet and delicious confection to create works of art or cleverly designed treats. Before European confectioners even thought of giving chocolate a solid form, civilizations in Mesoamerica had…
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Autistic 5-Year-Old Girl Creates Extraordinary Art
In December of 2011, Iris Grace Halmshaw was diagnosed with Autism. Iris’ parents say she rarely speaks and that interacting with others can be challenging, but is able to expresses herself through movement and art. You can keep up with Iris’ latest developments on her website irisgracepainting.com. On the website you can find live auctions of Iris’ paintings for sale…