Art has long been used as a tool to tell tales of the past and address present-day issues. San Francisco-based artist Rebecca Szeto is doing exactly this with her unique Paintbrush Portraits.
Category: Culture
‘The Dollhouse’ Provides a New View of Abandoned Buildings
It’s not uncommon to drive along the highway and see an old, abandoned farmhouse through the car window. However, with “The Dollhouse,” Saskatchewan-based artist Heather Benning encourages people to look at these structures differently.
This Artist Uses Tiny Jewelry Boxes as Canvases
A jewelry box is not just a place to store necklaces and rings — at least, that’s what Curtis Talwst Santiago believes.
Jewelry Line Brings the Art Gallery to You
If you love visiting art galleries but don’t have time to travel to them in person, the Amsterdam-based duo of Lyske Gais and Lia Duinker from Duinker & Dochters studio has a solution for you: The ‘Rembrandt’s Hands and a Lion’s Paw’ book bracelet.
Maraya Is a Record-Breaking Work of Art
Do you want to see a work of art that has also broken a world record? If so, Maraya will check both boxes. Maraya is set in AlUla’s — one of the oldest cities in the Arabic peninsula — Ashar Valley desert canyon. It rises from the desert sane like a mirage and is uniquely designed to blend into the landscape.
David Zinn Brightens up City Streets With His Chalk Drawings
Chalk isn’t just for children. For artists like David Zinn, it’s a powerful tool for creative expression. Zinn is known for his whimsical and highly detailed chalk drawings, which he leaves on a variety of surfaces, from sidewalks to brick walls. Often, he even incorporates real-life elements, including cracks in the concrete or a manhole cover on the street, into his finished product.
Bryanna Marie Transforms Everyday Coins Into Works of Art
For artist Bryanna Marie, paintings on canvas are yesterday’s news. Instead, she uses pennies and other coins as the backdrop for her impressive paintings.
John Milkovisch’s Beer Can House in Houston, Texas
Beer Can House on Malone Street in Houston, Texas, is one of the unique houses that is purely artistic. The House has attracted the attention of photographers, folk art collectors, museum directors, writers, and film producers. The gentleman behind this creative House is a guy named John Milkovisch.
Goldwell Open Air Museum, Beatty: Nevada’s Claim to Fame
The Goldwell Open Air Museum in Beatty, Nevada, has been named one of the most unique places to view art in the entire world. It features seven massive sculptures, including a life-size version of the Last Supper, a tribute to one of Leonardo Da Vinci’s most famous paintings.
teamLab Presents ‘Digitized Kairakuen Garden 2022’
Japan’s famous Kairakuen Garden is getting a temporary makeover this month, courtesy of the teamLab international art collective.