Some 440 women in Turkey were murdered by their partners in 2018 alone. Turkish artist Vahit Tuna decided to create a visually startling installation to raise public awareness of the horrors of domestic violence.
Category: Culture
Magic in the Mojave: The Desert Art of Ugo Rondinone
Renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone wants to promote the “creative expression of human presence in the desert.” His large-scale public art installation, titled “Seven Magic Mountains,” does that and more. It is a towering display of seven, colorful towers that soar above the landscape, just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Seven Friendly Giants of Belgium’s De Schorre Park
Just inside the leafy cover of the De Schorre Park forest, seven friendly giants stand constant guard, greeting visitors and keeping watch over the lush, green landscape. These enormous figures range from 23 to 59 feet long, but what makes them truly unique is that they are crafted entirely from discarded, recycled wood.
“Hotel MFW” Examines Milan Fashion Week Through a Unique Lens
The National Chamber of Italian Fashion (Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana) took the best of Milan Fashion Week S/S 2020 (17-23 September, 2019) and incorporated it into a short film titled “Hotel MFW.” Directed and produced by Milan’s production house The Blink Fish, the film captures the diversity, inclusion, and individuality of Milan Fashion Week in a dazzling display of color and costume.
One Man’s Trash: Vince Hannemann’s Cathedral of Junk
Backyard landscapes vary wildly by homeowners’ taste and style, but one Austin yard stands out as the most unique of all. The aptly named “Cathedral of Junk” towers over the home of folk artist Vince Hannemann, boasting over 60 tons of accumulated trash.
Museum of Broken Relationships Shines a Light on Love and Loss
Only the most fortunate can avoid the sharp pain of a broken heart in this life. For everyone else, each ended relationship leaves a trail of memories – some sweet, some less so. The Museum of Broken Relationships showcases society’s breakup stories from countries all over the globe, in a unique display of artifacts and storytelling.
Jayson Fann’s Larger-Than-Life Human Nest in Big Sur
Inspired by the fine craftsmanship of bird nests, Jayson Fann has been building elaborate wooden structures since he was only 13 years old. The California-based artist has managed to build amazing recreational human nests that are rented out to anglers and Big Sur residents.
Large-Scale Murals Artfully Connect Children Across the Globe
Slemani, Iraq and Maine, USA are virtually a world apart – separated by nearly 6,000 miles of land and sea. With the help of Detroit-based street artist Pat Perry, however, fifth-grade children from each country have found a way to close the distance.
Photographer Michaël Tirat Takes His Darkroom on the Road
Wet plate photography, also known as “collodion humide,” is a traditional photography technique that uses a glass plate to produce a negative image printed on albumen paper. Michaël Tirat, a long-time student of the technique, decided to take his art out of the studio and out into the streets.
Arranging the Unexpected: The Artful Blooms of New York City
The streets of New York City are full of surprises, but none quite as beautiful as the latest project from Lewis Miller Design. Through the city-wide project “Flower Flashes,” the LMD crew turns ordinary objects like trash cans and phone booths into breathtaking bouquets.