Tag: Art
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How People With Bad Eyesight See The World When They Take Off Their Glasses
If you’re shortsighted, you’ll know what it feels like: take of your glasses and the world around you is a complete blur. Philip Barlow, a hyperrealistic artist from Cape Town, has created a series of paintings that replicates this sensation. At a first glance, Barlow’s paintings look like photographs that are out of focus. But…
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Rare Photos of the First Australasian Expedition to Antarctica in 1911 Have Been Discovered
A group of Australian scientists and adventurers set sail in 1911 under the leadership of Dr. Douglas Mawson, bound on a three-year journey exploring Antarctica and Macquarie Island. James Francis (Frank) Hurley was the official photographer to the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, though other members of the expedition also took photographs. Some of these photos are…
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Photographer Spends Hours on Bridges and Balconies to Capture Street Vendors From Above
Sometimes it takes hours, shivering out in the cold, waiting for the perfect moment. One photographer, Loes Heerink, has spent hours hanging out on bridges from four in the morning – all to capture images of Vietnam’s street vendors from above. ‘I have had a fascination for street vendors since I arrived in Vietnam,’ Loes…
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You Can Now Wear Your Favorite Food With These Delicious-Looking Designs
Don’t let societal expectations sway you: a purse can be shaped like almost anything. As such, why lug around a boring rectangle when you can store your portable belongings in a giant piece of pasta? Netherlands-based fashion blogger and designer Rommy makes quirky accessories shaped like colorful junk food. Through her Etsy store, you can find…
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Real-Life Locations That Look Like They’re Straight Out Of A Wes Anderson Movie
Fans of Wes Anderson will be delighted to learn that there are places in this world that will make you feel like you’ve stepped behind the silver screen and straight into one of his movies. From Scotland to Portugal, from Ukraine to even North Korea, there are real-life locations that wouldn’t look out of place…
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Traditional Chinese Folk Law Reimagined As High Fashion
The first major book on China’s leading couture visionary reveals the intricate craftsmanship and imperial glamour that has fashion publications worldwide declaring Guo Pei’s creations ‘the Empire’s new clothes.’ An exponent of artisan craftsmanship and theatrical fantasy often compared to Alexander McQueen and Sarah Burton, Guo Pei dresses Chinese state dignitaries and American celebrities alike…
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Master Works of Art History Reimagined by Jeff Hamada
A little while ago, Booooooom (yes, that’s o times 7!), put a call out to the interwebs to recreate their favorite old master paintings with a modern spin. As the interwebs likes to do, all hell broke loose and professional and amateur artists alike started submitting their entries. It was so successful, in fact, that…
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Learn How To Paint Using Watercolor: Essential Watercolor Techniques All Painters Need to Know
Ever wanted to learn how to paint using watercolor? My Modern Met has put together a handy guide to help both the eager beginner all the way through to the seasoned professional. Be sure to share this with someone who’s caught the painting bug! Watercolor painting has long been a favorite medium of expression for…
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Artist Mimics Traditional Ming Dynasty Porcelain To Create Smashed Can Sculptures
Chinese artist Lei Xue adopts traditional decorative motifs found on Ming Dynasty ceramics to sculpt these humorous smashed aluminum cans that bridge the gap of some 600 years of art history. The pieces are part of an ongoing series titled Drinking Tea, and unlike the mechanical process of producing cans, each object is sculpted and…
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Illustrator Creates Series of Comics That Perfectly Describe How Time Flies Way Too Fast
Our world is changing with unprecedented speed. Just 50 years ago, cell phones were considered the stuff of science fiction, yet today even children own them. Obviously, such drastic shifts affect our way of life and our habits. Illustrator Ekaterina Gapanovich’s latest series focuses on this fact. What’s your favorite? [zombify_post]