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Evoking Dutch Genre Paintings, Intimate Scenes Peer into the Lives of Mushroom Characters

September 27, 2021Evoking Dutch Genre Paintings, Intimate Scenes Peer into the Lives of Mushroom Characters
Colorful Raw Wool Is Twisted into Expressive Busts by Salman Khoshroo

September 27, 2021Colorful Raw Wool Is Twisted into Expressive Busts by Salman Khoshroo
Tainted with Manufactured Objects, Slime Molds and Spores Grow Into Unnaturally Striking Compositions

September 24, 2021Tainted with Manufactured Objects, Slime Molds and Spores Grow Into Unnaturally Striking Compositions
Seven Origami Animals Transform New York City’s Garment District into a Vibrant Menagerie

September 24, 2021Seven Origami Animals Transform New York City’s Garment District into a Vibrant Menagerie
Ghostly Aerial Photos Frame Isolated and Abandoned Houses Scattered Across North America

September 24, 2021Ghostly Aerial Photos Frame Isolated and Abandoned Houses Scattered Across North America
An Origami Knight Equipped with a Sword and Shield Materializes from a Single Sheet of Paper

September 23, 2021An Origami Knight Equipped with a Sword and Shield Materializes from a Single Sheet of Paper
A Photographer Captures a Dwindling Herd of Elephant Slides Across Taiwan

September 23, 2021A Photographer Captures a Dwindling Herd of Elephant Slides Across Taiwan
A Heartening Documentary Follows the Community Harvesting Ice in Minnesota’s North Woods

September 22, 2021A Heartening Documentary Follows the Community Harvesting Ice in Minnesota’s North Woods
Building Bound to the Ground: A 1,400-Page Book Surveys Centuries of Global Architecture Embedded in the Earth

September 22, 2021Building Bound to the Ground: A 1,400-Page Book Surveys Centuries of Global Architecture Embedded in the Earth
Footage from a Blackwater Dive Off the Coast of Italy Frames the Striking Marine Creatures Found in Its Depths

September 22, 2021Footage from a Blackwater Dive Off the Coast of Italy Frames the Striking Marine Creatures Found in Its Depths
The Exhausted Subject of a Newly Attributed Van Gogh Sketch Embodies All of Us Right Now

September 21, 2021The Exhausted Subject of a Newly Attributed Van Gogh Sketch Embodies All of Us Right Now
Repurposed Barcode Scanners Roll Across a Miniature Skate Park to Produce Glitchy Electronic Beats

September 21, 2021Repurposed Barcode Scanners Roll Across a Miniature Skate Park to Produce Glitchy Electronic Beats
Eerie Graphite Drawings Encase Aliens and Sci-Fi Experiments in Looming Stacked Towers

September 21, 2021Eerie Graphite Drawings Encase Aliens and Sci-Fi Experiments in Looming Stacked Towers
Nighttime Skies Serve as the Dreamy Backdrop for Sophia Ahamed’s Saturated Flowers

September 20, 2021Nighttime Skies Serve as the Dreamy Backdrop for Sophia Ahamed’s Saturated Flowers
A Virtual Installation Immerses Viewers in a Reactive Environment of Shape-Shifting Architecture

September 20, 2021A Virtual Installation Immerses Viewers in a Reactive Environment of Shape-Shifting Architecture
Evoking Mythology and Urban Culture, Beaded Masks Brim with Geometric Motifs and Embellishments

September 20, 2021Evoking Mythology and Urban Culture, Beaded Masks Brim with Geometric Motifs and Embellishments
Sinuous Branches Envelop Human-Sized Nests and Large Geometric Sculptures by Charlie Baker

September 17, 2021Sinuous Branches Envelop Human-Sized Nests and Large Geometric Sculptures by Charlie Baker
Hundreds of Digital Illustrations Imagine Enchanting Storefronts and Their Friendly Shop Cats

September 17, 2021Hundreds of Digital Illustrations Imagine Enchanting Storefronts and Their Friendly Shop Cats
Spectacular Winners of the 2021 Drone Photography Contest Capture a Bird’s-Eye View of the World

September 17, 2021Spectacular Winners of the 2021 Drone Photography Contest Capture a Bird’s-Eye View of the World
Archaeologists Uncover Children’s Hand and Foot Prints in What’s Thought to Be the Oldest Cave Art To Date

September 16, 2021Archaeologists Uncover Children’s Hand and Foot Prints in What’s Thought to Be the Oldest Cave Art To Date
Wilting Flowers Elegantly Sculpted in Glass by Lilla Tabasso Are Suspended in States of Decay

September 16, 2021Wilting Flowers Elegantly Sculpted in Glass by Lilla Tabasso Are Suspended in States of Decay
First Look at ‘Numina’: A Wonderland Brimming with Bizarre Creatures and Fantastical Scenes Opens at ‘Convergence Station’ in Denver

September 16, 2021First Look at ‘Numina’: A Wonderland Brimming with Bizarre Creatures and Fantastical Scenes Opens at ‘Convergence Station’ in Denver
Evoking Childhood Nostalgia, Color and Cartoon Commotion Burst from Kayla Mahaffey’s Paintings

September 15, 2021Evoking Childhood Nostalgia, Color and Cartoon Commotion Burst from Kayla Mahaffey’s Paintings
Flora and Fauna Intertwine with Strands of Hair in Miho Hirano’s Dreamy Portraits

September 15, 2021Flora and Fauna Intertwine with Strands of Hair in Miho Hirano’s Dreamy Portraits
Quippy Interventions by Michael Pederson Are Camouflaged as Legitimate Street Signs

September 15, 2021Quippy Interventions by Michael Pederson Are Camouflaged as Legitimate Street Signs
A Superstitious Cast Kicks Off Montréal’s 13th Annual Stop-Motion Festival in a Carnivalesque Animation

September 14, 2021A Superstitious Cast Kicks Off Montréal’s 13th Annual Stop-Motion Festival in a Carnivalesque Animation
A Spectacularly Colorful Shot of an Oak Leaf Tops Nikon’s 2021 Photomicrography Competition

September 13, 2021A Spectacularly Colorful Shot of an Oak Leaf Tops Nikon’s 2021 Photomicrography Competition
Mammoth Straw Creatures Populate Japanese Farmland in the Annual Wara Art Festival

September 13, 2021Mammoth Straw Creatures Populate Japanese Farmland in the Annual Wara Art Festival
Artist Thierry Mandon Lives in Suspended Domestic Scenes Within the Ghost Rooms of Severed Buildings

September 13, 2021Artist Thierry Mandon Lives in Suspended Domestic Scenes Within the Ghost Rooms of Severed Buildings
Nick Cave’s Energetic ‘Soundsuits’ Dance Along the New York City Subway in a 360-Foot Mosaic

September 10, 2021Nick Cave’s Energetic ‘Soundsuits’ Dance Along the New York City Subway in a 360-Foot Mosaic
A Verdant Rainforest Lush with Plants and Giant Macaws Blankets Annabel’s Facade in London

September 10, 2021A Verdant Rainforest Lush with Plants and Giant Macaws Blankets Annabel’s Facade in London
A Mesmerizing Animation Spins Through Banknotes From 23 Countries in a Hypnotic Look at What Cultures Value

September 9, 2021A Mesmerizing Animation Spins Through Banknotes From 23 Countries in a Hypnotic Look at What Cultures Value
Elaborately Constructed Figures by ‘People Too’ Create a Cast of Quintessential Characters in Paper

September 9, 2021Elaborately Constructed Figures by ‘People Too’ Create a Cast of Quintessential Characters in Paper
Nondescript Human Heads Appear Burned into Large-Scale Matches by Wolfgang Stiller

September 8, 2021Nondescript Human Heads Appear Burned into Large-Scale Matches by Wolfgang Stiller
Imaginative Cartoon Characters by Yen Jui-Lin Express Playful Moods in Carved Wood

September 8, 2021Imaginative Cartoon Characters by Yen Jui-Lin Express Playful Moods in Carved Wood
A Whimsical Ad Uses Conductive Thread to Light Up Miniature Scenes Made of Yarn and Fabric

September 8, 2021A Whimsical Ad Uses Conductive Thread to Light Up Miniature Scenes Made of Yarn and Fabric
A Public Art Project Linking Environmental Concerns and Social Justice Brings Eight Murals to Essex

September 7, 2021A Public Art Project Linking Environmental Concerns and Social Justice Brings Eight Murals to Essex
Dried Floral Arrangements Sprout from Elaborate Tulle-Based Embroideries

September 7, 2021Dried Floral Arrangements Sprout from Elaborate Tulle-Based Embroideries
Interview: Chicago’s Manual Cinema Reveals How Its Shadow Puppets Became a Defining Feature of the New ‘Candyman’

September 7, 2021Interview: Chicago’s Manual Cinema Reveals How Its Shadow Puppets Became a Defining Feature of the New ‘Candyman’
Innumerable Metal Leaves and Flowers Cloak Intricately Sculpted Animals by Taiichiro Yoshida

September 3, 2021Innumerable Metal Leaves and Flowers Cloak Intricately Sculpted Animals by Taiichiro Yoshida
Eerie Photos Frame the Dense Fog Shrouding Waves as They Swell Along the Los Angeles Coast

September 3, 2021Eerie Photos Frame the Dense Fog Shrouding Waves as They Swell Along the Los Angeles Coast
Bizarre Wide-Eyed Hybrids Reflect Imagined Landscapes in Naoto Hattori’s Miniature Paintings

September 3, 2021Bizarre Wide-Eyed Hybrids Reflect Imagined Landscapes in Naoto Hattori’s Miniature Paintings
September 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

September 2, 2021September 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
Coral and Plant Life Consume Discarded Objects in Post-Apocalyptic Sculptures by Stéphanie Kilgast

September 2, 2021Coral and Plant Life Consume Discarded Objects in Post-Apocalyptic Sculptures by Stéphanie Kilgast
Bees Embed Ava Roth’s Organic Mixed-Media Artworks in Waxy Honeycomb

September 2, 2021Bees Embed Ava Roth’s Organic Mixed-Media Artworks in Waxy Honeycomb
A Short Film Dives into the 15-Year Process Behind the Documentary ‘Fantastic Fungi’

September 1, 2021A Short Film Dives into the 15-Year Process Behind the Documentary ‘Fantastic Fungi’
Origins: Striking Photos Document the Sights of Contemporary Conservation Efforts

September 1, 2021Origins: Striking Photos Document the Sights of Contemporary Conservation Efforts
Launched in Detroit This Summer, A Black-Led Mural Festival Wants to Revitalize Neighborhoods with Public Art

September 1, 2021Launched in Detroit This Summer, A Black-Led Mural Festival Wants to Revitalize Neighborhoods with Public Art
Sprawling Paper-Pulp Mobiles by Yuko Nishikawa Suspend Whimsically Colored Pods in the Air

August 31, 2021Sprawling Paper-Pulp Mobiles by Yuko Nishikawa Suspend Whimsically Colored Pods in the Air
Interview: Sara Hagale Discusses the Therapeutic Nature of Her Practice and Why She Doesn’t Think About Authenticity

August 31, 2021Interview: Sara Hagale Discusses the Therapeutic Nature of Her Practice and Why She Doesn’t Think About Authenticity
Entangled Figures Grasp a Small Footbridge Above a Philadelphia Street in Miguel Horn’s New Installation

August 31, 2021Entangled Figures Grasp a Small Footbridge Above a Philadelphia Street in Miguel Horn’s New Installation
Zen Gardens by Yuki Kawae Interrupt Doomscrolling with Meditative Patterns

August 30, 2021Zen Gardens by Yuki Kawae Interrupt Doomscrolling with Meditative Patterns
Macro Photos Frame an Ant-Mimicking Jumping Spider that Radiates an Iridescent Sheen

August 30, 2021Macro Photos Frame an Ant-Mimicking Jumping Spider that Radiates an Iridescent Sheen
Geometric Shapes and Three-Dimensional Illusions Disrupt Existing Architecture in Peeta’s Anamorphic Murals

August 30, 2021Geometric Shapes and Three-Dimensional Illusions Disrupt Existing Architecture in Peeta’s Anamorphic Murals
Creatures Fly and Swim through Lush Ecosystems in Kinetic Miniatures by Penny Thomson

August 27, 2021Creatures Fly and Swim through Lush Ecosystems in Kinetic Miniatures by Penny Thomson
Candid Black-and-White Portraits Capture the Tender Bond Between Photographer Masahisa Fukase and His Cat

August 27, 2021Candid Black-and-White Portraits Capture the Tender Bond Between Photographer Masahisa Fukase and His Cat
Odd Apples: A New Photo Book Celebrates the Strange and Enchanting Fruit

August 26, 2021Odd Apples: A New Photo Book Celebrates the Strange and Enchanting Fruit
An Absurd Mockumentary Follows a Disheveled Robot that Mooches Off His Ornery Creator

August 26, 2021An Absurd Mockumentary Follows a Disheveled Robot that Mooches Off His Ornery Creator
Surreal Photos Convey Psychological States Through Minimal Color-Centric Scenes

August 26, 2021Surreal Photos Convey Psychological States Through Minimal Color-Centric Scenes
An Engineer Creates Images Hidden Inside Translucent Windows Exposed Only by Light

August 25, 2021An Engineer Creates Images Hidden Inside Translucent Windows Exposed Only by Light
A Restored Vermeer Painting Reveals a Hidden Cupid Artwork Hanging in the Background

August 25, 2021A Restored Vermeer Painting Reveals a Hidden Cupid Artwork Hanging in the Background
Architectural Shots Frame the Stately Modern Designs of Churches Across Europe

August 25, 2021Architectural Shots Frame the Stately Modern Designs of Churches Across Europe
Striking Macro Photos by Levon Biss Crack Open Dried Seeds to Reveal Their Gnarly Insides

August 24, 2021Striking Macro Photos by Levon Biss Crack Open Dried Seeds to Reveal Their Gnarly Insides
Wrinkled Drapery and Speckled Orbs Disguise the Figures of Jessica Calderwood’s Peculiar Sculptures

August 24, 2021Wrinkled Drapery and Speckled Orbs Disguise the Figures of Jessica Calderwood’s Peculiar Sculptures
Fragmented Blocks of Color and Texture Overlap in Lui Ferreyra’s Layered Portraits

August 24, 2021Fragmented Blocks of Color and Texture Overlap in Lui Ferreyra’s Layered Portraits
Marine Characters Smile in a Playfully Illustrated Line of Surfboards by Jean Jullien

August 23, 2021Marine Characters Smile in a Playfully Illustrated Line of Surfboards by Jean Jullien
Crocheted Penne, Ravioli, and Spaghetti Recreate Pasta as Fiber-Rich Renditions

August 23, 2021Crocheted Penne, Ravioli, and Spaghetti Recreate Pasta as Fiber-Rich Renditions
An Advocacy Campaign Spotlights the Ordinary Lives of People with Disabilities in a Lighthearted Short Film

August 23, 2021An Advocacy Campaign Spotlights the Ordinary Lives of People with Disabilities in a Lighthearted Short Film
Phlegm’s Monochromatic Comic Book Characters Explode Onto Walls Across Europe

August 19, 2021Phlegm’s Monochromatic Comic Book Characters Explode Onto Walls Across Europe
Evergreen Architecture: A New Book Explores Buildings That Place Nature at Their Core

August 18, 2021Evergreen Architecture: A New Book Explores Buildings That Place Nature at Their Core
Timely Editorial Illustrations by Eiko Ojala Elegantly Explore the World’s Most Pressing Topics

August 18, 2021Timely Editorial Illustrations by Eiko Ojala Elegantly Explore the World’s Most Pressing Topics
A Massive Crocheted Canopy Provides Shade for a Shopping District in Malaga

August 17, 2021A Massive Crocheted Canopy Provides Shade for a Shopping District in Malaga
Colorful Crayon Animals by Herb Williams Illustrate Impacts of the Climate Crisis

August 17, 2021Colorful Crayon Animals by Herb Williams Illustrate Impacts of the Climate Crisis
‘A Great British Spraycation’: New Works by Banksy Cheekily Interpret Summer Vacation

August 16, 2021‘A Great British Spraycation’: New Works by Banksy Cheekily Interpret Summer Vacation
A Poetic Book Illustrated by Tiffany Bozic Explores the Vast Diversity of Trees with Childlike Curiosity

August 16, 2021A Poetic Book Illustrated by Tiffany Bozic Explores the Vast Diversity of Trees with Childlike Curiosity
Baskets Made of Twisted Copper Wire Evoke Seed Pods, Marine Creatures, and Other Organic Forms

August 16, 2021Baskets Made of Twisted Copper Wire Evoke Seed Pods, Marine Creatures, and Other Organic Forms
Ornate Murals by Nespoon Cloak Blank Facades in Traditional Lace Patterns

August 14, 2021Ornate Murals by Nespoon Cloak Blank Facades in Traditional Lace Patterns
Ducks, Otters, and Other Wildlife Plunge into Water in Intricate Split-View Embroideries

August 13, 2021Ducks, Otters, and Other Wildlife Plunge into Water in Intricate Split-View Embroideries
Graceful Swimmers Breach the Water’s Surface in Sonia Alins’s Poetic Mixed-Media Illustrations

August 12, 2021Graceful Swimmers Breach the Water’s Surface in Sonia Alins’s Poetic Mixed-Media Illustrations
A Dive 2,300 Feet into the Atlantic Ocean Uncovers a New Bright Red Jellyfish Species

August 12, 2021A Dive 2,300 Feet into the Atlantic Ocean Uncovers a New Bright Red Jellyfish Species
Lifelike Sculptures by Diana Beltrán Herrera Recreate Flora and Fauna in Intricately Cut Paper

August 12, 2021Lifelike Sculptures by Diana Beltrán Herrera Recreate Flora and Fauna in Intricately Cut Paper
An Ancient Snack Bar Lined with Elaborate Frescoes Opens in Pompeii

August 11, 2021An Ancient Snack Bar Lined with Elaborate Frescoes Opens in Pompeii
Through Totemic Sculptures and Sound Art, Guadalupe Maravilla Explores the Therapeutic Power of Indigenous Ritual

August 11, 2021Through Totemic Sculptures and Sound Art, Guadalupe Maravilla Explores the Therapeutic Power of Indigenous Ritual
A Monumental 20-Story Wildflower Blooms Above Jersey City in a New Mural by Artist Mona Caron

August 11, 2021A Monumental 20-Story Wildflower Blooms Above Jersey City in a New Mural by Artist Mona Caron
A Striking Stop-Motion Short Creates Uncanny Visual Effects Using Matches

August 10, 2021A Striking Stop-Motion Short Creates Uncanny Visual Effects Using Matches
A Collection of Wax Sculptures by Artist Urs Fischer Is Burning in the Bourse de Commerce in Paris

August 10, 2021A Collection of Wax Sculptures by Artist Urs Fischer Is Burning in the Bourse de Commerce in Paris
Textured Patchworks of Sequins, Plastic Beads, and Oil Paint Comprise Trevon Latin’s Dazzling Portraits

August 10, 2021Textured Patchworks of Sequins, Plastic Beads, and Oil Paint Comprise Trevon Latin’s Dazzling Portraits
Lights and Painted Blocks of Color Intersect in a Perspective-Bending Installation by Luftwerk

August 9, 2021Lights and Painted Blocks of Color Intersect in a Perspective-Bending Installation by Luftwerk
Upcycled Railbikes Travel through California’s Ancient Redwood Groves as Pedal-Powered Designs

August 9, 2021Upcycled Railbikes Travel through California’s Ancient Redwood Groves as Pedal-Powered Designs
An Insightful Short Film Follows a 90-Year-Old Fisherman Who Clears Plastic from Bali’s Coasts

August 6, 2021An Insightful Short Film Follows a 90-Year-Old Fisherman Who Clears Plastic from Bali’s Coasts
Watercolor Illustrations by Steeven Salvat Cloak Natural Specimens with Elaborate Metallic Motifs

August 6, 2021Watercolor Illustrations by Steeven Salvat Cloak Natural Specimens with Elaborate Metallic Motifs
Vines and Flowers Intertwine with an Imposing Skeleton in an Elegant Graphite Drawing by Guno Park

August 6, 2021Vines and Flowers Intertwine with an Imposing Skeleton in an Elegant Graphite Drawing by Guno Park
Kengo Kuma Hangs Glimmering Sheets of Metallic Chain Inside Gaudí’s Casa Batlló

August 5, 2021Kengo Kuma Hangs Glimmering Sheets of Metallic Chain Inside Gaudí’s Casa Batlló
August 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

August 5, 2021August 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
The Most Powerful Tidal Turbine To Date Produces Clean, Reliable Energy Off the Scottish Coast

August 5, 2021The Most Powerful Tidal Turbine To Date Produces Clean, Reliable Energy Off the Scottish Coast
Spectacular Footage Records Seven Moths as They Take Flight in Stunningly Slow Motion

August 4, 2021Spectacular Footage Records Seven Moths as They Take Flight in Stunningly Slow Motion
Clever Paper Cutouts by Paperboyo Transform Architecture and Landmarks into Amusing Scenes

August 4, 2021Clever Paper Cutouts by Paperboyo Transform Architecture and Landmarks into Amusing Scenes
A Serendipitous Photo Captures an Acrobatic Goose Contorting Its Body to Fly Upside Down

August 4, 2021A Serendipitous Photo Captures an Acrobatic Goose Contorting Its Body to Fly Upside Down
In the New Video Game ‘Stray,’ Players Venture through a Decaying Cybercity as a Stealthy Cat

August 3, 2021In the New Video Game ‘Stray,’ Players Venture through a Decaying Cybercity as a Stealthy Cat
Lifelike Installations in Gray by Artist Hans Op de Beeck Highlight Narratives of Change

August 3, 2021Lifelike Installations in Gray by Artist Hans Op de Beeck Highlight Narratives of Change
Plants and Knotted Branches Sprout from Camille Kachani’s Impractical Household Objects

August 3, 2021Plants and Knotted Branches Sprout from Camille Kachani’s Impractical Household Objects