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A Time-Lapse Look at the Making of Isle of Dogs’s Animated Sushi Master

December 10, 2018A Time-Lapse Look at the Making of Isle of Dogs’s Animated Sushi Master

The Life and Works of Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Supersized New Book From TASCHEN

December 10, 2018The Life and Works of Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Supersized New Book From TASCHEN

Over 2.5 Acres of Projected Images and Videos Illuminate Chicago’s Riverfront

December 10, 2018Over 2.5 Acres of Projected Images and Videos Illuminate Chicago’s Riverfront

Geometric Animals Come to Life in DIY Lamp Kits by OWL

December 7, 2018Geometric Animals Come to Life in DIY Lamp Kits by OWL

Traditional and Contemporary Japanese Culture Collides in Striking Photographs by RK

December 7, 2018Traditional and Contemporary Japanese Culture Collides in Striking Photographs by RK

New Ceramics by Heesoo Lee Capture the Ephemeral Beauty of Seasonal Woodlands

December 7, 2018New Ceramics by Heesoo Lee Capture the Ephemeral Beauty of Seasonal Woodlands

Birds Sit Delicately on Vintage Sewing Machines and Typewriters in a New Illustrated Series by Steeven Salvat

December 6, 2018Birds Sit Delicately on Vintage Sewing Machines and Typewriters in a New Illustrated Series by Steeven Salvat

Fantastical Creatures From Illuminated Manuscripts Recreated as Piñatas by Roberto Benavidez

December 6, 2018Fantastical Creatures From Illuminated Manuscripts Recreated as Piñatas by Roberto Benavidez

Affirmational Text Art and Doodles Combine in Immersive Murals by Shantell Martin

December 6, 2018Affirmational Text Art and Doodles Combine in Immersive Murals by Shantell Martin

Thousands of Shards of Glass Imitate Blurred Motion in a Towering Public Sculpture by Costas Varotsos

December 5, 2018Thousands of Shards of Glass Imitate Blurred Motion in a Towering Public Sculpture by Costas Varotsos

A Scientifically Accurate Hand-Knit Sculpture of the Human Brain by Dr. Karen Norberg

December 5, 2018A Scientifically Accurate Hand-Knit Sculpture of the Human Brain by Dr. Karen Norberg

Illustrations Transform Nike Air Maxes Into Concepts That Pay Homage to Their History

December 5, 2018Illustrations Transform Nike Air Maxes Into Concepts That Pay Homage to Their History

Abstract Aerial Photographs Reveal the Beauty of Meandering Waterways

December 4, 2018Abstract Aerial Photographs Reveal the Beauty of Meandering Waterways

Infinite Cities Take Shape in Imagined Architectural Drawings by JaeCheol Park

December 4, 2018Infinite Cities Take Shape in Imagined Architectural Drawings by JaeCheol Park

Personal Complexities Explored Through Monumental Murals by Hyuro

December 4, 2018Personal Complexities Explored Through Monumental Murals by Hyuro

Who’s She: A Laser-Cut Guessing Game That Celebrates Accomplished Women Throughout History

December 3, 2018Who’s She: A Laser-Cut Guessing Game That Celebrates Accomplished Women Throughout History

Intricate Landscapes and Tiny Houses ‘Painted’ With Multi-Colored Thread

December 3, 2018Intricate Landscapes and Tiny Houses ‘Painted’ With Multi-Colored Thread

Layers: A Mesmerizing New Animation by Maxim Zhestkov

December 3, 2018Layers: A Mesmerizing New Animation by Maxim Zhestkov

Illustrations by Simon Prades Entangle Human Emotions with the Natural World

November 30, 2018Illustrations by Simon Prades Entangle Human Emotions with the Natural World

Around the World in 80 Ways: Infinitely Arrangeable Earth and Moon Puzzles

November 30, 2018Around the World in 80 Ways: Infinitely Arrangeable Earth and Moon Puzzles

Headlights Cut Through Dense Fog in Moody Images of Cars at Night by Henri Prestes

November 30, 2018Headlights Cut Through Dense Fog in Moody Images of Cars at Night by Henri Prestes

An Appliqued Solar System Quilt Used as a Teaching Aid in the Late 19th century

November 29, 2018An Appliqued Solar System Quilt Used as a Teaching Aid in the Late 19th century

New Gear-Operated Koi Fish and Shark LEGO Sets Aim to Decrease Stress in Adults

November 29, 2018New Gear-Operated Koi Fish and Shark LEGO Sets Aim to Decrease Stress in Adults

Strange Leaves: An Imagined Future Filled With Bizarrely-Toned Plant Life by Al Mefer

November 29, 2018Strange Leaves: An Imagined Future Filled With Bizarrely-Toned Plant Life by Al Mefer

Rusted Gears and Tools Combine to Create Figural Sculptures That Address Human Emotions

November 28, 2018Rusted Gears and Tools Combine to Create Figural Sculptures That Address Human Emotions

Chain Reaction: An International Print Show Featuring Two-Wheeled Artwork

November 28, 2018Chain Reaction: An International Print Show Featuring Two-Wheeled Artwork

Dreamlike Balloon Compositions by Charles Pétillon Form Hovering Clouds and Lines in Space

November 28, 2018Dreamlike Balloon Compositions by Charles Pétillon Form Hovering Clouds and Lines in Space

Delicate Watercolor Landscapes Embodied by South African Wildlife

November 27, 2018Delicate Watercolor Landscapes Embodied by South African Wildlife

Charming Photographs Capture the Daily Life of Three Daughters Growing Up in Kamakura, Japan

November 27, 2018Charming Photographs Capture the Daily Life of Three Daughters Growing Up in Kamakura, Japan

ATTENTION: Public Warning Signs by April Soetarman Engage the Emotions of Unsuspecting Pedestrians

November 27, 2018ATTENTION: Public Warning Signs by April Soetarman Engage the Emotions of Unsuspecting Pedestrians

A System of Root-Like Benches Spreads Organically Through a South Korean Public Park

November 26, 2018A System of Root-Like Benches Spreads Organically Through a South Korean Public Park

New NYC Museum Teams Up With Library of Congress for Animation Competition

November 26, 2018New NYC Museum Teams Up With Library of Congress for Animation Competition

Camouflaged Self-Portraits Conceal Photographer Cecilia Paredes Against Bright Floral Patterns

November 26, 2018Camouflaged Self-Portraits Conceal Photographer Cecilia Paredes Against Bright Floral Patterns

New in The Colossal Shop and a Holiday Sale

November 23, 2018New in The Colossal Shop and a Holiday Sale

Night Imagined as a Human-like Figure in New Black and White Illustrations by David Álvarez

November 23, 2018Night Imagined as a Human-like Figure in New Black and White Illustrations by David Álvarez

A 10-Ton Copper Staircase Designed by CEBRA Floats Above Copenhagen’s Redesigned Experimentarium Museum

November 23, 2018A 10-Ton Copper Staircase Designed by CEBRA Floats Above Copenhagen’s Redesigned Experimentarium Museum

Spiked Sculptures by Matthew Shlian Create Angular Geometry from Folded Paper

November 22, 2018Spiked Sculptures by Matthew Shlian Create Angular Geometry from Folded Paper

A Gardener Spreads Joy Through the Cultivation of Lemon Trees in a New Animated Short

November 21, 2018A Gardener Spreads Joy Through the Cultivation of Lemon Trees in a New Animated Short

Vibrant Gradients of Suspended Yarn Reflect HOTTEA’S Personal Memories

November 21, 2018Vibrant Gradients of Suspended Yarn Reflect HOTTEA’S Personal Memories

Abstract Goldfish Swim Through Imitation Plastic Bags in Multi-Media Constructions by Riusuke Fukahori

November 20, 2018Abstract Goldfish Swim Through Imitation Plastic Bags in Multi-Media Constructions by Riusuke Fukahori

Surprising Juxtapositions of Mass-Produced Puzzles Produce Surreal New Scenes

November 20, 2018Surprising Juxtapositions of Mass-Produced Puzzles Produce Surreal New Scenes

Video Editing Tools Digitally Alter Everyday Urban Infrastructure

November 19, 2018Video Editing Tools Digitally Alter Everyday Urban Infrastructure

Slumped Plexiglass Pillows by Colin Roberts Refract Light like Dazzling Disco Balls

November 19, 2018Slumped Plexiglass Pillows by Colin Roberts Refract Light like Dazzling Disco Balls

Miniature Watercolor Landscapes and Fashion Sketches Delicately Painted on Used Tea Bags

November 19, 2018Miniature Watercolor Landscapes and Fashion Sketches Delicately Painted on Used Tea Bags

Ceramist Anna Whitehouse Created 100 Unique Clay Vessels in 100 Days

November 16, 2018Ceramist Anna Whitehouse Created 100 Unique Clay Vessels in 100 Days

Handmade Paper Toys by Haruki Nakamura Spring, Fold, and Jump into Action

November 16, 2018Handmade Paper Toys by Haruki Nakamura Spring, Fold, and Jump into Action

A Specially Adapted Underwater Wheelchair Brings Artist Sue Austin Beneath the Earth’s Surface

November 16, 2018A Specially Adapted Underwater Wheelchair Brings Artist Sue Austin Beneath the Earth’s Surface

Mexican Guardians Haunt Familial Portraits by Photographer Diego Moreno

November 16, 2018Mexican Guardians Haunt Familial Portraits by Photographer Diego Moreno

Children’s Blocks Take the Form of Simplified Animals in Animations by Lucas Zanotto

November 15, 2018Children’s Blocks Take the Form of Simplified Animals in Animations by Lucas Zanotto

Hundreds of Japanese Firework Illustrations Now Available for Free Download

November 15, 2018Hundreds of Japanese Firework Illustrations Now Available for Free Download

A Green-Tinted Aluminum Canopy Inspired by Florida’s Mangrove Trees

November 15, 2018A Green-Tinted Aluminum Canopy Inspired by Florida’s Mangrove Trees

A New Book Reveals a Colorful Side to Vivian Maier’s Renowned Street Photography

November 14, 2018A New Book Reveals a Colorful Side to Vivian Maier’s Renowned Street Photography

Chain Reaction: An International Print Show Featuring Bike-Centric Artwork

November 14, 2018Chain Reaction: An International Print Show Featuring Bike-Centric Artwork

Symbiotic Assemblages by Amy Gross Combine Animals and Insects with Fictionalized Habitats

November 14, 2018Symbiotic Assemblages by Amy Gross Combine Animals and Insects with Fictionalized Habitats

Solstice: A Wooden Kinetic Clock Expands and Contracts with the Passing Hours

November 13, 2018Solstice: A Wooden Kinetic Clock Expands and Contracts with the Passing Hours

Pixelated Glitches Interrupt Painted Portraits of Victorian Families, Still Lifes, and Birds

November 13, 2018Pixelated Glitches Interrupt Painted Portraits of Victorian Families, Still Lifes, and Birds

A Sharp Look at the Surprisingly Complex Process of Pencil Manufacturing by Photographer Christopher Payne

November 13, 2018A Sharp Look at the Surprisingly Complex Process of Pencil Manufacturing by Photographer Christopher Payne

Origami Lava Pours from the Window of an Abandoned Building in Catalonia for LLUÈRNIA

November 12, 2018Origami Lava Pours from the Window of an Abandoned Building in Catalonia for LLUÈRNIA

Two Hundred and Seventy Plastic Bags Rhythmically Inflate in a New Installation by Nils Völker

November 9, 2018Two Hundred and Seventy Plastic Bags Rhythmically Inflate in a New Installation by Nils Völker

Nightshift: An Illuminated Glimpse Into Shanghai’s Late Night Shops and Stalls

November 9, 2018Nightshift: An Illuminated Glimpse Into Shanghai’s Late Night Shops and Stalls

Cartoonish Bread Faces and Other Wheaty Characters by Sabine Timm

November 8, 2018Cartoonish Bread Faces and Other Wheaty Characters by Sabine Timm

Bursts of Stylized Flowers by ‘Ouizi’ Transform Buildings Into Floral Canvases

November 8, 2018Bursts of Stylized Flowers by ‘Ouizi’ Transform Buildings Into Floral Canvases

A 46-Foot-Tall Minotaur Roams the Streets of Toulouse, France in La Machine’s Latest Urban Opera

November 8, 2018A 46-Foot-Tall Minotaur Roams the Streets of Toulouse, France in La Machine’s Latest Urban Opera

Captivating Photographs of Storm Clouds by Camille Seaman Show Nature’s Power

November 7, 2018Captivating Photographs of Storm Clouds by Camille Seaman Show Nature’s Power

Popular Cartoons and Mascots Unwind to Reveal Realistic Depictions of Their Human and Animal Inspirations

November 7, 2018Popular Cartoons and Mascots Unwind to Reveal Realistic Depictions of Their Human and Animal Inspirations

Recycled Packing Materials Sculpted Into Elaborate Renaissance Costumes by Suzanne Jongmans

November 7, 2018Recycled Packing Materials Sculpted Into Elaborate Renaissance Costumes by Suzanne Jongmans

Meow Wolf Explains Their Origin Story in a Feature-Length Documentary

November 6, 2018Meow Wolf Explains Their Origin Story in a Feature-Length Documentary

Uncanny Trompe L’oeil Replicas of Classic Masterpieces Painted in Humble Outdoor Locations

November 6, 2018Uncanny Trompe L’oeil Replicas of Classic Masterpieces Painted in Humble Outdoor Locations

Moonlit Owls, Tigers, and Dragons Set Against Ethereal Backgrounds in Paintings by Takashi Kanazawa

November 6, 2018Moonlit Owls, Tigers, and Dragons Set Against Ethereal Backgrounds in Paintings by Takashi Kanazawa

Otherworldly Tropical Fruits and Plants From the Imagination of Ceramicist William Kidd

November 5, 2018Otherworldly Tropical Fruits and Plants From the Imagination of Ceramicist William Kidd

Hand-Drawn Gifs Created from Graphite and Marker by Benjamin Zimmermann

November 5, 2018Hand-Drawn Gifs Created from Graphite and Marker by Benjamin Zimmermann

Mountain Ranges and Beehive Structures Inspire Amy Genser’s Intricate Rolled Paper Sculptures

November 2, 2018Mountain Ranges and Beehive Structures Inspire Amy Genser’s Intricate Rolled Paper Sculptures

Larger-Than-Life Animals Terrorize Suburban Towns in Paintings by John Brosio

November 2, 2018Larger-Than-Life Animals Terrorize Suburban Towns in Paintings by John Brosio

A Kinetic Sculpture Built from over 600 Parts Gracefully Imitates a Swimming Sea Turtle

November 2, 2018A Kinetic Sculpture Built from over 600 Parts Gracefully Imitates a Swimming Sea Turtle

Meditative Geometric Shapes Doodled on Old Ledgers by Albert Chamillard

November 1, 2018Meditative Geometric Shapes Doodled on Old Ledgers by Albert Chamillard

A Comprehensive and Colorful Map of London Outlines the City’s Great Buildings and Icons

November 1, 2018A Comprehensive and Colorful Map of London Outlines the City’s Great Buildings and Icons

Intricate Geometric Patterns Hand-Pressed Into Aluminum Cans

October 31, 2018Intricate Geometric Patterns Hand-Pressed Into Aluminum Cans

Whimsical Literary Scenes Arranged with Hundreds of Colorful Hardcover and Paperback Novels by Elizabeth Sagan

October 31, 2018Whimsical Literary Scenes Arranged with Hundreds of Colorful Hardcover and Paperback Novels by Elizabeth Sagan

Art Historical Masterworks Come Alive at Annual Halloween Parade in Kawasaki, Japan

October 31, 2018Art Historical Masterworks Come Alive at Annual Halloween Parade in Kawasaki, Japan

Thick Strokes of Paint Create Featureless Portraits in Abstracted Paintings by Joseph Lee

October 31, 2018Thick Strokes of Paint Create Featureless Portraits in Abstracted Paintings by Joseph Lee

News You Can Use: Score $800 of Good Stuff From Colossal, Booooooom, and 20×200

October 30, 2018News You Can Use: Score $800 of Good Stuff From Colossal, Booooooom, and 20×200

Oak Tree Roots Carved into Fantastical Creatures with Long Limbs by Tach Pollard

October 30, 2018Oak Tree Roots Carved into Fantastical Creatures with Long Limbs by Tach Pollard

Technicolor Tattoos Mix Psychedelic Graphics with Memphis-Inspired Patterns

October 30, 2018Technicolor Tattoos Mix Psychedelic Graphics with Memphis-Inspired Patterns

Human and Animal Skulls Encrusted in Delicate Floral Filigree by Kengo Takahashi

October 29, 2018Human and Animal Skulls Encrusted in Delicate Floral Filigree by Kengo Takahashi

An Immersive New Exhibition by OSGEMEOS Combines Street and Folk Art

October 29, 2018An Immersive New Exhibition by OSGEMEOS Combines Street and Folk Art

The Art Institute of Chicago Now Offers Unrestricted Access to over 52,000 High-Resolution Images from Their Collection

October 29, 2018The Art Institute of Chicago Now Offers Unrestricted Access to over 52,000 High-Resolution Images from Their Collection

System 001: An Innovative Design to Remove Plastic From the Ocean has Been Deployed off the Coast of California

October 26, 2018System 001: An Innovative Design to Remove Plastic From the Ocean has Been Deployed off the Coast of California

Charming Wooden Animal Sculptures Designed with Articulated Torsos and Tails by Jeff Soan

October 26, 2018Charming Wooden Animal Sculptures Designed with Articulated Torsos and Tails by Jeff Soan

Dramatic Perspectives Capture Uniquely Juxtaposed Beachgoers in Street Photography by Moises Levy

October 26, 2018Dramatic Perspectives Capture Uniquely Juxtaposed Beachgoers in Street Photography by Moises Levy

Asleep on the Train: A Puppeteered Music Video Explores the Wishful Daydreams Embedded in a Daily Commute

October 25, 2018Asleep on the Train: A Puppeteered Music Video Explores the Wishful Daydreams Embedded in a Daily Commute

Double Helixes Streak Across the Sky in Multi-Shot Images of Birds by Xavi Bou

October 25, 2018Double Helixes Streak Across the Sky in Multi-Shot Images of Birds by Xavi Bou

Hyperrealistic Drawings by Arinze Stanley Capture Surreal Moments and Powerful Emotions

October 25, 2018Hyperrealistic Drawings by Arinze Stanley Capture Surreal Moments and Powerful Emotions

New Figurative Wooden Sculptures by Han Hsu-Tung Dissolve Into Pixelated Cubes

October 24, 2018New Figurative Wooden Sculptures by Han Hsu-Tung Dissolve Into Pixelated Cubes

A Nearly Perfect Rectangular Iceberg Spotted in the Antarctic

October 24, 2018A Nearly Perfect Rectangular Iceberg Spotted in the Antarctic

A Dizzying Visual Experiment Animates 19 Hours of Single-Shot Video

October 24, 2018A Dizzying Visual Experiment Animates 19 Hours of Single-Shot Video

Hand-Tufted Rugs Celebrate the Natural Beauty of Lichen and Mold

October 23, 2018Hand-Tufted Rugs Celebrate the Natural Beauty of Lichen and Mold

This Goal-Driven Calendar Rewards Your Daily Achievements With Illuminated Gold Stars

October 23, 2018This Goal-Driven Calendar Rewards Your Daily Achievements With Illuminated Gold Stars

Spaghetti-like Benches by Pablo Reinoso Twist into Interlocking Circles and Climb up Nearby Walls

October 23, 2018Spaghetti-like Benches by Pablo Reinoso Twist into Interlocking Circles and Climb up Nearby Walls

Striking Aerial Photographs of Namibia’s Arid Landscape Appear as Abstract Paintings

October 22, 2018Striking Aerial Photographs of Namibia’s Arid Landscape Appear as Abstract Paintings

Alarming Studio Works by Pejac Focus on Earth’s Environmental Crisis

October 22, 2018Alarming Studio Works by Pejac Focus on Earth’s Environmental Crisis

Floral Wreaths Blossom Into Bold Type

October 22, 2018Floral Wreaths Blossom Into Bold Type