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A New Short Film Demonstrates the Difficulty of Escaping City Life

January 23, 2020A New Short Film Demonstrates the Difficulty of Escaping City Life
Using Found Twigs, Artist Chris Kenny Assembles Tiny Dancing Figures and Minimal Portraits

January 23, 2020Using Found Twigs, Artist Chris Kenny Assembles Tiny Dancing Figures and Minimal Portraits
Use ‘Roadside Wildflowers at Full Speed’ to Identify Plants Without Leaving Your Car

January 23, 2020Use ‘Roadside Wildflowers at Full Speed’ to Identify Plants Without Leaving Your Car
Exploring the Liminal Spaces of Joshua Flint’s Surreal Paintings

January 22, 2020Exploring the Liminal Spaces of Joshua Flint’s Surreal Paintings
Become a Piano Savant with This Clever Guide to Classic Tunes by Christoph Niemann

January 22, 2020Become a Piano Savant with This Clever Guide to Classic Tunes by Christoph Niemann
Fluttering Moths Radiate Whimsy in Twinkling Gifs by Vlad Stankovic

January 22, 2020Fluttering Moths Radiate Whimsy in Twinkling Gifs by Vlad Stankovic
Brass Horns Mounted in Interactive Sculptures by Steve Parker Emit Sound By Touch

January 21, 2020Brass Horns Mounted in Interactive Sculptures by Steve Parker Emit Sound By Touch
Through Monochromatic Photographs, Aleksey Myakishev Documents Rural Life in Russia

January 21, 2020Through Monochromatic Photographs, Aleksey Myakishev Documents Rural Life in Russia
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Posters Feature a Wildly Diverse Blend of Artistic Styles

January 21, 2020The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Posters Feature a Wildly Diverse Blend of Artistic Styles
Neon Hues Paint Puddles of ‘Regular Rain’ in Images by Slava Semeniuta

January 19, 2020Neon Hues Paint Puddles of ‘Regular Rain’ in Images by Slava Semeniuta
Squishy Flesh Suits Quilted by Textile Artist Daisy Collingridge

January 18, 2020Squishy Flesh Suits Quilted by Textile Artist Daisy Collingridge
By Carving Into a Text, Artist Guy Laramée Finds a New Way to Excavate Meaning

January 17, 2020By Carving Into a Text, Artist Guy Laramée Finds a New Way to Excavate Meaning
Snails Paint the Town in Miniature Scenes Crafted by Aleia Murawski and Sam Copeland

January 17, 2020Snails Paint the Town in Miniature Scenes Crafted by Aleia Murawski and Sam Copeland
Floating Worlds Drift By in Murals by Cinta Vidal

January 16, 2020Floating Worlds Drift By in Murals by Cinta Vidal
Nairobi’s Motor Taxi Drivers Sport Extravagant Costumes in ‘Boda Boda Madness’

January 16, 2020Nairobi’s Motor Taxi Drivers Sport Extravagant Costumes in ‘Boda Boda Madness’
Up To 29 Porcelain Layers Molded into Elegant Tableware by Yuting Chang

January 16, 2020Up To 29 Porcelain Layers Molded into Elegant Tableware by Yuting Chang
Stunning Photographs from 2019 Ocean Art Contest Explore Depths of Aquatic Life Around the World

January 15, 2020Stunning Photographs from 2019 Ocean Art Contest Explore Depths of Aquatic Life Around the World
Hidden Paintings Revealed with Each Turn of an Anamorphic Glass Sculpture by Thomas Medicus

January 15, 2020Hidden Paintings Revealed with Each Turn of an Anamorphic Glass Sculpture by Thomas Medicus
Delicate Embroideries Feature Anatomically Accurate Lungs, Brain, and Facial Vessels

January 15, 2020Delicate Embroideries Feature Anatomically Accurate Lungs, Brain, and Facial Vessels
Minimalist Paintings by Prudence Flint Emphasize the ‘Emotional Weight’ of Womanhood

January 14, 2020Minimalist Paintings by Prudence Flint Emphasize the ‘Emotional Weight’ of Womanhood
Enormous Metal Sculptures by Selçuk Yılmaz Embody Chaotic Effects of Climate Change

January 14, 2020Enormous Metal Sculptures by Selçuk Yılmaz Embody Chaotic Effects of Climate Change
A Bustling Coastline is Disguised as a Peaceful Bedroom in Short Film by Charlotte Arene

January 14, 2020A Bustling Coastline is Disguised as a Peaceful Bedroom in Short Film by Charlotte Arene
Through Light Painting and Stenciling, Artist Fabrice Wittner Illuminates Life Near the North Pole

January 13, 2020Through Light Painting and Stenciling, Artist Fabrice Wittner Illuminates Life Near the North Pole
Interview: Rob Woodcox Discusses His Boldly Energetic Conceptual Photography of the Human Form

January 13, 2020Interview: Rob Woodcox Discusses His Boldly Energetic Conceptual Photography of the Human Form
Animal-Human Hybrids Spotted on New York Subway in Surreal Paintings by Matthew Grabelsky

January 12, 2020Animal-Human Hybrids Spotted on New York Subway in Surreal Paintings by Matthew Grabelsky
Realistic Pillows Sculpted from Blocks of White Marble by Håkon Anton Fagerås

January 11, 2020Realistic Pillows Sculpted from Blocks of White Marble by Håkon Anton Fagerås
Portraits of Venezuelan Families Reframe the Harrowing Journey of Immigrants

January 10, 2020Portraits of Venezuelan Families Reframe the Harrowing Journey of Immigrants
Paris Musées Releases 100,000 Images of Artworks for Unrestricted Public Use

January 10, 2020Paris Musées Releases 100,000 Images of Artworks for Unrestricted Public Use
Small Shapes Slot Together to Construct Vessels That Can Be Reconfigured

January 10, 2020Small Shapes Slot Together to Construct Vessels That Can Be Reconfigured
Fundraiser: Buy This Artwork and Support the Bushfire Crisis in Australia

January 9, 2020Fundraiser: Buy This Artwork and Support the Bushfire Crisis in Australia
NYCB Art Series Presents Lauren Redniss

January 9, 2020NYCB Art Series Presents Lauren Redniss
Playful Chairs Designed by Chris Wolston Impersonate the Humans Who Sit on Them

January 9, 2020Playful Chairs Designed by Chris Wolston Impersonate the Humans Who Sit on Them
Giant Ribbons of Wood Form Twisting Root Structures in Expansive Installation

January 8, 2020Giant Ribbons of Wood Form Twisting Root Structures in Expansive Installation
Tiny Organisms Escape Life Under a Microscope in Oversized Puppets by Judith Hope

January 8, 2020Tiny Organisms Escape Life Under a Microscope in Oversized Puppets by Judith Hope
Teeth-Baring Dracula Reveals Himself on Sinister Billboard Only When the Sun Sets

January 8, 2020Teeth-Baring Dracula Reveals Himself on Sinister Billboard Only When the Sun Sets
Countless Hand-Scored Notches Comprise Aquatic Sculptures by Lisa Stevens

January 7, 2020Countless Hand-Scored Notches Comprise Aquatic Sculptures by Lisa Stevens
Giant Seesaws Transform New York City’s Garment District into Light-Filled Urban Playground

January 7, 2020Giant Seesaws Transform New York City’s Garment District into Light-Filled Urban Playground
Stamps, Scientific Charts, and Hand-Drawn Maps Occupy Every Inch of Travel Notebooks by José Naranja

January 6, 2020Stamps, Scientific Charts, and Hand-Drawn Maps Occupy Every Inch of Travel Notebooks by José Naranja
22 Artists Consider the Connection Between Self-Portraits and Identity in ME

January 6, 202022 Artists Consider the Connection Between Self-Portraits and Identity in ME
Eroded Replicas of Iconic Sculptures Reveal Crystal Formations in New Sculptures by Daniel Arsham

January 5, 2020Eroded Replicas of Iconic Sculptures Reveal Crystal Formations in New Sculptures by Daniel Arsham
Miniature Figures Ski and Swim Through Mixed-Media Paintings by Golsa Golchini

January 4, 2020Miniature Figures Ski and Swim Through Mixed-Media Paintings by Golsa Golchini
Sinister Sunrise Captured by Photographer Elias Chasiotis During an Eclipse in Qatar

January 3, 2020Sinister Sunrise Captured by Photographer Elias Chasiotis During an Eclipse in Qatar
Combining Vibrant Shapes and Simple Lines, Illustrator Willian Santiago Evokes Scenes of Brazil

January 3, 2020Combining Vibrant Shapes and Simple Lines, Illustrator Willian Santiago Evokes Scenes of Brazil
A New Book Compiles Work from 84 Contemporary Artists Who are Reinventing Embroidery

January 2, 2020A New Book Compiles Work from 84 Contemporary Artists Who are Reinventing Embroidery
A Quirky Collection of Cat Whiskers Diligently Cataloged in a Handbound Book from the 1940s

January 2, 2020A Quirky Collection of Cat Whiskers Diligently Cataloged in a Handbound Book from the 1940s
Bare Tree Branches Captured in Layers of Eerie Morning Fog by Michael Schlegel

January 2, 2020Bare Tree Branches Captured in Layers of Eerie Morning Fog by Michael Schlegel
Laughable High-jinks of Cartoon Rivals Tom and Jerry Are Recreated Perfectly in Sculptures by Taku Inoue

December 31, 2019Laughable High-jinks of Cartoon Rivals Tom and Jerry Are Recreated Perfectly in Sculptures by Taku Inoue
Thick Impasto Strokes Form Abstract Portraits in New Paintings by Salman Khoshroo

December 31, 2019Thick Impasto Strokes Form Abstract Portraits in New Paintings by Salman Khoshroo
Mobile Architecture Twists and Morphs in Futuristic Cityscapes by AUJIK

December 30, 2019Mobile Architecture Twists and Morphs in Futuristic Cityscapes by AUJIK
Hand-Stitched Flowers and Landscapes Revitalize Found Photographs by Artist Han Cao

December 30, 2019Hand-Stitched Flowers and Landscapes Revitalize Found Photographs by Artist Han Cao
Striking Photographs Capture Ornate Patterns of Historic Iranian Mosques and Palaces

December 30, 2019Striking Photographs Capture Ornate Patterns of Historic Iranian Mosques and Palaces
Ceramic Head Sculptures by En Iwamura Explore Philosophies of Movement and Space

December 29, 2019Ceramic Head Sculptures by En Iwamura Explore Philosophies of Movement and Space
Colorful Tapestries of Silk, Wool, and Cotton Hand Woven by Judit Just

December 28, 2019Colorful Tapestries of Silk, Wool, and Cotton Hand Woven by Judit Just
Artist Nancy Liang Combines Illustration, Craft, and Digital Art to Create Playful Gifs of Nighttime Scenes

December 27, 2019Artist Nancy Liang Combines Illustration, Craft, and Digital Art to Create Playful Gifs of Nighttime Scenes
Wool Characters Share in Love’s Hardships in Stop-Motion Film by Anushka Naanayakkara

December 26, 2019Wool Characters Share in Love’s Hardships in Stop-Motion Film by Anushka Naanayakkara
Pearls Puncture and Support Fruit and Vegetables in Photographs by Ana Straže

December 26, 2019Pearls Puncture and Support Fruit and Vegetables in Photographs by Ana Straže
Bite Me: Packaging Insults Chewers as They Grab a Piece of Tooth-Shaped Gum

December 24, 2019Bite Me: Packaging Insults Chewers as They Grab a Piece of Tooth-Shaped Gum
Striking Portraits Featuring Powerful Women of Color Painted by Artist Tim Okamura

December 23, 2019Striking Portraits Featuring Powerful Women of Color Painted by Artist Tim Okamura
Miniscule Paper Plants Nestle in Intricately Woven Baskets by Raya Sader Bujana

December 23, 2019Miniscule Paper Plants Nestle in Intricately Woven Baskets by Raya Sader Bujana
Giant Fabric Butterfly and Moth Sculptures Hand-Crafted by Yumi Okita

December 22, 2019Giant Fabric Butterfly and Moth Sculptures Hand-Crafted by Yumi Okita
The Movement of Waves and Currents Illustrated in Glass by Shayna Leib

December 21, 2019The Movement of Waves and Currents Illustrated in Glass by Shayna Leib
Using More Than 4,000 Pieces of Paper, Artist Lisa Lloyd Painstakingly Constructs Birds and Butterflies

December 20, 2019Using More Than 4,000 Pieces of Paper, Artist Lisa Lloyd Painstakingly Constructs Birds and Butterflies
Crates Stacked in Beverage Yard Form Color-Coded Rows in Aerial Photographs by Bernhard Lang

December 19, 2019Crates Stacked in Beverage Yard Form Color-Coded Rows in Aerial Photographs by Bernhard Lang
Zero-Waste Packaging for Liquids is Made Entirely of Soap

December 19, 2019Zero-Waste Packaging for Liquids is Made Entirely of Soap
Clay Faces Twist and Warp on Human Bodies in Mixed-Media Film by Sam Gainsborough

December 18, 2019Clay Faces Twist and Warp on Human Bodies in Mixed-Media Film by Sam Gainsborough
Clay Shapes Bound to Fabric Create Multi-Layered Embroidered Works by Justyna Wolodkiewicz

December 18, 2019Clay Shapes Bound to Fabric Create Multi-Layered Embroidered Works by Justyna Wolodkiewicz
Amsterdam Storefront Windows Imitate Billowing Transparent Fabric in Renovation by UNStudio

December 17, 2019Amsterdam Storefront Windows Imitate Billowing Transparent Fabric in Renovation by UNStudio
Fantastic Fungi: A New Film Explores Earth’s Vast Network of Mycelium and Mushrooms

December 17, 2019Fantastic Fungi: A New Film Explores Earth’s Vast Network of Mycelium and Mushrooms
Shape-Shifting Figure by Frank Force Wins Best Illusion of 2019

December 16, 2019Shape-Shifting Figure by Frank Force Wins Best Illusion of 2019
Interview: Magnhild Kennedy Shares the Story Behind her Lavish and Mysterious ‘Damselfrau’ Masks

December 16, 2019Interview: Magnhild Kennedy Shares the Story Behind her Lavish and Mysterious ‘Damselfrau’ Masks
Color-Blocked Animals and Geometric Shapes Transform Neglected Home in Installation by Okuda San Miguel

December 16, 2019Color-Blocked Animals and Geometric Shapes Transform Neglected Home in Installation by Okuda San Miguel
A New Book Chronicles Over Two Centuries of Japanese Woodblock Prints

December 15, 2019A New Book Chronicles Over Two Centuries of Japanese Woodblock Prints
Illustrations by David Alvarez Reflect the Intersection of Fantasy and Reality

December 14, 2019Illustrations by David Alvarez Reflect the Intersection of Fantasy and Reality
Researchers Unearth World’s Oldest Figurative Artwork in Indonesian Cave

December 13, 2019Researchers Unearth World’s Oldest Figurative Artwork in Indonesian Cave
Artist Yuko Shimizu Utilizes Repetition and Primary Colors in Her Idiosyncratic Illustrations

December 13, 2019Artist Yuko Shimizu Utilizes Repetition and Primary Colors in Her Idiosyncratic Illustrations
Aerial Embroidery Showcases the Hidden Patterns of Cultivated Farmland

December 13, 2019Aerial Embroidery Showcases the Hidden Patterns of Cultivated Farmland
Tiny Ice Crystals Simulate a Halo Around the Sun in Photograph by Michael Schneider

December 12, 2019Tiny Ice Crystals Simulate a Halo Around the Sun in Photograph by Michael Schneider
50,000-Square-Foot Garden Populates New Workspace, Making It the Densest Urban Forest in Los Angeles

December 12, 201950,000-Square-Foot Garden Populates New Workspace, Making It the Densest Urban Forest in Los Angeles
Solar-Powered Chicken Caravan Keeps Farm Birds on the Move

December 11, 2019Solar-Powered Chicken Caravan Keeps Farm Birds on the Move
New Book Collects ROA’s Black-and-White Creatures in Photographs from Around the World

December 11, 2019New Book Collects ROA’s Black-and-White Creatures in Photographs from Around the World
Wildlife Intertwine in Finely Rendered Mythological Worlds by Lauren Marx

December 11, 2019Wildlife Intertwine in Finely Rendered Mythological Worlds by Lauren Marx
8th Annual Light Festival Illuminates Amsterdam with Glowing Sculptural Installations

December 10, 20198th Annual Light Festival Illuminates Amsterdam with Glowing Sculptural Installations
Dramatic Brush Strokes Energize Trees in Paintings by Adam S. Doyle

December 10, 2019Dramatic Brush Strokes Energize Trees in Paintings by Adam S. Doyle
‘The Bird & the Whale’ Tells a Short and Sweet Tale Using Paint-on-Glass Animation

December 10, 2019‘The Bird & the Whale’ Tells a Short and Sweet Tale Using Paint-on-Glass Animation
‘Joy of Reading’: A New Book of Illustrations by Christoph Niemann Promotes Free Press

December 9, 2019‘Joy of Reading’: A New Book of Illustrations by Christoph Niemann Promotes Free Press
A Paper Monster Named Musgor Inhabits a Future World in ‘Urban Mutations’

December 9, 2019A Paper Monster Named Musgor Inhabits a Future World in ‘Urban Mutations’
Geometric Volumes and Humanoid Figures Shape-Shift in a New Animation by Guldies

December 9, 2019Geometric Volumes and Humanoid Figures Shape-Shift in a New Animation by Guldies
Paintings From Prado Museum Collection Given Climate Change Makeovers

December 8, 2019Paintings From Prado Museum Collection Given Climate Change Makeovers
Figures From Classical Paintings Experience Contemporary Life in Collages by Alexey Kondakov

December 7, 2019Figures From Classical Paintings Experience Contemporary Life in Collages by Alexey Kondakov
Dense Installations by Max Hooper Schneider Feature Vibrant Landscapes Scattered with Human Objects

December 6, 2019Dense Installations by Max Hooper Schneider Feature Vibrant Landscapes Scattered with Human Objects
Fantastical Worlds Created with Dappled Brush Strokes by Illustrator James R. Eads

December 6, 2019Fantastical Worlds Created with Dappled Brush Strokes by Illustrator James R. Eads
Intricate Battleships by Atsushi Adachi are Constructed from Vintage Newspaper

December 6, 2019Intricate Battleships by Atsushi Adachi are Constructed from Vintage Newspaper
Towering Holographic Dinosaurs Stalk the Streets of Paris in Projections by Julien Nonnon

December 5, 2019Towering Holographic Dinosaurs Stalk the Streets of Paris in Projections by Julien Nonnon
Colored Micrographs Magnify Pollen Seeds, Plant Cells, and Leaf Structures in Photographs by Rob Kesseler

December 5, 2019Colored Micrographs Magnify Pollen Seeds, Plant Cells, and Leaf Structures in Photographs by Rob Kesseler
A Traffic Jam of Sand Cars by Leandro Erlich is Blocking Miami Beach

December 5, 2019A Traffic Jam of Sand Cars by Leandro Erlich is Blocking Miami Beach
Felted Bacon Sizzles and Wooly Bread is Sliced in Breakfast-Themed Fiber Animations by Andrea Love

December 4, 2019Felted Bacon Sizzles and Wooly Bread is Sliced in Breakfast-Themed Fiber Animations by Andrea Love
Interview: Discover Bisa Butler’s Approach to ‘Painting with Fabric’

December 4, 2019Interview: Discover Bisa Butler’s Approach to ‘Painting with Fabric’
Returning to Roots: A New Book Highlights How Indigenous Practices Can Create More Sustainable Technology

December 3, 2019Returning to Roots: A New Book Highlights How Indigenous Practices Can Create More Sustainable Technology
Hand-Stitched Photographs by Diane Meyer Mimic the Opacity and Divisiveness of the Berlin Wall

December 3, 2019Hand-Stitched Photographs by Diane Meyer Mimic the Opacity and Divisiveness of the Berlin Wall
The World’s Largest Freshwater Lake Becomes a Magical Landscape in Photographs by Kristina Makeeva

December 3, 2019The World’s Largest Freshwater Lake Becomes a Magical Landscape in Photographs by Kristina Makeeva
Mexican Artist Pedro Reyes Molds 1,527 Guns into Shovels Used to Plant Trees

December 2, 2019Mexican Artist Pedro Reyes Molds 1,527 Guns into Shovels Used to Plant Trees