For most people the beach is a place to relax, especially when visited as part or a holiday. It’s a place to forget the worries of every day life, look out to a hopefully calm sea and sprawl out on a strip of warm sand. So it seems surprising that on some beaches around the [...]
And it's hidden on Libensky island. With ten or more of them on this little place where nobody goes to. I still wonder why they are here. It took me nine years to look over that wall and find them. Big mystery for me.What else is Libensky island known for? They sell a lot of second-hand cars and second-hand furniture here. I fell in love with a table and sooo comfy chairs... that cost more than yo
I wrote about the amazing sand sculptures before, so now I bring you the amazing ice sculptures. Personally, I think these are much better than the sand sculptures.
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Who doesn’t love art that breaks the mold? Recycled art and design, green art and extraordinary art from everyday objects all stimulate the imagination in ways ordinary works can rarely achieve - and cardboard art is no exception. Recycled and environment friendly, the following artwork is not just an expression of the artists’ points of [...]
Srikakulam, Doctor, Pullela Mani Nageswara Rao gained entry into the Limca Book of Records (LBR) for 2008 for carving 24 big sculptures.He has found the place in the LBR for the second time. His first successful attempt was in 2006 when he sculpted 100 soaps in 100 days. The artistic creations were made on international soap brands like Spring and Dove.Speaking to Express, Rao said he began this i
Willard Wigan from Birmingham, England, carved this statue of Liberty using surgical blades, holding his breath while he carved. The needle is a regular sewing needleThis fly is about 1 mm long... imagine how tiny the lady with the umbrella is!Did you like our post? If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed to receive more updates. Thank you for reading!Other art stuffs to read:Freaky faces line art
Williard Wigan, a sculptor from Birmingham, England, is reputedly the creator of the world’s smallest sculptures. How small ? Well, his micro-sculptures can easily fit into the eye of an ordinary needle.
The sculptor uses tiny surgical blades to carve the miniature figurines out of gold, and fine grains of sand. Amazingly, he uses the hair plucked from dead houseflies as a brush to paint hi
Sound Wave: made of melted vinyl recordsOn 2007, korean artist Jean Shin created Sound Wave out of melted vinyl records. The sculpture was part of The Museum of Art and Design’s exhibit "Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary." The artist explained the sculpture shows "the inevitable waves of technology that render each successive generation of recordable media obsolete."On Gold Mountain: San Franc
ATHENS, Greece — Greek archeologists have discovered two Roman-era sculptures built into a sunken ancient harbour wall on the Aegean Sea island of Kythnos.A Culture Ministry statement says the stone torso of a man in armour and the head of a bearded man were found during an underwater survey in September at Mandraki, on western Kythnos.The statement said Thursday it was unclear whether the head
Part Three in an Eight-Part Series on Amazing Artists of the World
In 1990, a new species was born. It was not formed from the cross-breeding of existing creatures. It didn’t evolve from a simple to a complex organism. It sprung from the hands of a Dutch artist whose imagination and technical knowledge somehow turned plastic [...]
(Part One in an Eight-Part Series on Brilliant and Unusual Artists of the World)
The relationship between an artist and the material they create with is a complicated and intimate one. At times, the artist chooses the material. But often, the material speaks to the artist and begs to be made into something wonderful. UK artist [...]
The four-month long festival, which features 80 works of art created by over 70 highly talented sculptors from countries around the world, such as the Netherlands, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Ireland, the United States and Thailand, covers an area of 12 rai (1.92 hectares or 4.74 acres).
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What amazing looking sand sculptures. I wonder [...]
Aside from being home to the shopping mecca, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills is also home to a variety of interesting sculptures in Beverly Gardens Park.
The park runs right along Santa Monica Blvd, so on my way to my hairdresser on Canon Drive I took a few photos of the eclectic mix of sculptures.
It was a nice relaxing thing to do after having spent 1hr 40mins on the phone with Apple Mac support
Californian artist Jeremy Mayer creates terrifying, but, ultimately, beautiful works of art using the parts of old typewriters.
He does not solder, weld, or glue the parts together, preferring instead, to just “cold” assemble them.
Mayer has planned a future exhibition of his works at the Device Gallery in La Jolla, California, in the year 2009.
Visit his official site to see some g
Video Sculptures.These are 'Video sculptures' by MATTEO whose talent liesin new media video art combined with sculpture. It was at age 18 that he became an entrepreneur, producer, director and successfully marketed in the U.S. and Europe his special video art. In early 1992 he relocated to Los Angeles, where he worked with world-class production designers Jeremy Railton (three time Emmy award winn
What better to enhance your garden and accentuate the beauty of your carefully chosen plants than garden décor in the form of plaques, garden sculptures, statues and tastefully designed bird baths and bird feeders. Décor that would enhance any garden! Many people own front yards and gardens with fabulous potential, and then fill them with flowers and shrubs of all sizes and colors. However, the
Born in Denmark, Peter Callesen studied at the Arhus School of Architecture and at the Goldsmiths College (London), to name a part of his educational background.One cay say that Callesen is mostly known by his paper scultpures, from A4 size papercuts to large scale works and installations. But he does not stick with paper, Callesen also uses MDF, paint and why not, light bulbs.Many of his works ha
Stephane Halleux has graduated in illustraton at Saint-Luc Liège.His sculptures result from the assemblance of materials such as metal, leather and wood-paste.Reminding the steampunk art movement, Halleux's sculptures are full of creativity recalling us of the stories of Jules Vernes.The characters and vehicles bring us thoughts of a post nuclear holocaust era.You may visit Stephane's website to
This amazing photo-realistic human sculptures, except for it's sizes, are all made by Ron Mueck (born 1958), an Australian hyperrealist sculptor working in Great Britain. Link
Typewriter Sculptures.We have seen Typewriter Art, & here we have sculptures using typewriters - 'Typewriter Sculptures'. The creator of these typewriter sculptures is Jeremy Mayer, who created these sculptures from bits & pieces from vintage typewriters. And what makes it even more special is that these amazing typewriter sculptures were created without the use of any glue, welding or soldering,
Yehliu is an amazing place. Today’s adventure was to Yehliu Geological Park which is located just outside Keelung near Wanli Township. I’ll let the pictures tell you what’s special about this place!
A ship anchored outside Keelung seems to float in the sky!
A view of Yehliu Township from the park.
These odd sculptures are the result of [...]
The Indian-born, London-based sculptor Anish Kapoor has always been a kind of magician, which cuts two ways. Whether with blazingly reflective metal surfaces or dark, plush, seemingly infinite interiors, his pieces dispense multiple visual thrills and mysteries.1 Vote(s)
Walk By The Wind - Sculptures By Theo Jansen.These amazing sculptures are able to walk using the wind on the beaches & are the creations of Theo Jansen. He is an artist & kinetic sculptor living & working in the Netherlands. He builds large works - "Strandbeest" - which are able to walk using the wind on the beaches of the Netherlands In a BMW television commercial, Jansen says "The walls between
I like looking at weird-ass stuff. It's fun! So here is a collection of food art. After the jump, egg babies, a watermelon in some sort of terrible trouble, a really creepy Mr. Potato Head, and an orange assisting in its own doom.
The exhibition is part of the program ‘Art in the street’, of Obra Social aL Caixa, that will be exposed until the 15 of June, and then it will travel to other Spanish cities.
Some of works of the artist already had been exposed in Park Avenue de New York, in the gardens of the Palais Royal of Paris, and [...]
As you know I love art, I like any kind of art from paintings to sculptures, sometimes I search for web sites that have art contents, because I like to announce here beautiful things and today I found one, I found an interesting web site called Marble Unique.
This website has hundred of amazing marble fountains, [...]
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‘Vinatu nrityashastrena citrasutram sudurvidam’
In Visnudharmottara Purana, it is stated that it is very difficult to attain the knowledge of chitrasutram without nrityashastra. This statement underlines the interrelationship between the dynamic and the static arts. In both sculpture and dance, the human body is the vehicle of [...]
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Joshua Allen Harris's "Air Zoo" installation made on the streets of New York by tying plastic bags to the subways vents.
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Stainless Steel, mild steel, wrought iron, aluminium, copper, tin and brass, these are the metals most predominantly used in the creation of modern day metal wall art. Coloured, anodised, etched, painted, lacquers or enamels, are the most frequent finishes and techniques applied, so we will take a closer look at them here in this guide [...]
Although most pop-up books are pretty -- and there are stacks of favorites we'd like to round up in the future -- we just wanted to post a little ditty on a recent fave: 'How Many? Spectacular Paper Sculptures' by Ron Van Der Meer.
There are already several sites that feature this extra-ordinary artist but I just had to share this with you. The first time a saw his works, it just blew me away. His work breaks the fine line between reality and illusion. I wish I could actually come and see his gallery, I think it would be like entering another world! Here are some of his selected works:In Bed (2005) a giant sculpture of a woman lying in bed.Boy (2000), fibreglass, resin, silicone - a 5 metre tall sculpture of a boy, crouching. First shown in the UK Millennium Dome exhibition.A Girl (2006), a vast sculpture of a newborn baby.Wild Man (2005), a nine-foot sculpture of a naked, bearded man. Spooning Couple (2005), a miniature sculpture of a couple lying together on a bed.Ron Mueck’s self-portrait, Mask II (2001-2002);
Italian artist Maurizio Savini uses chewing gum as the material for his art and these sculptures are creatively well done. That’s a lot of chewing gums for the size of his sculptures and I wonder if he actually bought those from the supermarkets.
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Here you can see artworks and sculptures in which mathematical laws were posed as basis.
Artworks by M.C. Escher and his followers.
Escher spheres
Some Escher’s tessellated images can be adopted to spherical surface. First of all it is concerned to his lithographs which show hyperbolic space such as “Angels and Devils”, “Circle limit IV” etc. Above [...]
The following is a great article for art collectors when considering the purchase of stone art sculptures. So if you have just fallen in love with that statue from Zimbabwe, read this first.
Buying Stone Art
If you’ve been considering getting an art purchase, you probably know there are numerous different types of artwork. I would venture to say; however, that few types of artwork are more permanent than art in stone. This is because stone is extremely durable and impressive. When you purchase it for someone you care about they will immediately know that your love is undying. Revealing your love for someone through art in stone symbolizes your feelings for them: simple and unbreakable.
I should say that my interest in art carved in stone primarily stems from the fact that I have create it myself. For the last twenty years I have been a stone carver and over the course of this time my knowledge of this type of artwork has increased and evolved. When I first began to work with art
Ever wonder what incredibly talented folks do with recycled cans and some time on their hands? They make spectacular sculptures, of course.
Take a look at some below.
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A fountain sculpture by artist Klaus Weber entitled 'The Big Giving' is displayed on the the South Bank in central London October 19, 2007. Half a dozen sculptures made of stone and industrial waste feature water spurting in depictions of vomiting, sweating, crying, urinating and spitting, and is due to continue on display until the end of the month.
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Creative Sculptures from Fruits and Vegetables
This is a very good idea from Italian to sell the fruits and vegetables in these ways. All of us know fruits and vegetables are very good for health but most people still prefer meats than fruits and vegetables.
In order to attract more people to consume fruits and vegetables, they were decorated as animals, balls, tricycle, hot-air balloon,
Kensington Palace, an intimate royal palace, was Princess Diana’s residence in London and place of birth of Queen Victoria. Kensington Palace has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century. The first sovereign residents here were William and Mary in 1689. Queen Victoria was born here in 1837 and opened parts of the palace to the public, including some of the State Apartments. These are still open today, along with a beautiful Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, containing period court dress, including some belonging to The Queen, is included in admission.
Today Kensington Palace is the official residence of The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester; the Duke and Duchess of Kent; and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. In 1981 apartments 8 and 9 were combined to create the London residence of the newly married Prince and Princess of Wales, Charles and Diana, and it remained the official residence of Diana, Princess of Wales after her marriage and until t
Mysterious stone sculptures have been found outside a number of properties in Yorkshire, leaving residents puzzled as no one knows why or where they have come from. Each sculpture features the same carved symbol and come with a riddle attached.
So far, 12 of the stone heads have appeared in Goathland and Kilburn, North Yorkshire, four in Arthington, near Leeds, West Yorkshire and three in Braithwell, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Each head looks different, but all of the sculptures feature the same carving - which appears to spell out the word “paradox” - and a note with this riddle written on it, “Twinkle twinkle like a star does love blaze less from afar?”
Owners of a post office in Braithwell found three of the heads outside their business on the morning of August 23rd. After checking their CCTV footage, they discovered a man they did not know dropping off the stones in a small car at around 4am.
George Griffiths, an artist from Arthington near Leeds, was also th
Right at Nadrazi Holesovice station (metro, bus and tram - there are no more options) at Holesovice. There used to be a driver's school. Don't know if it is still here. But I think there's a pub (or bar or club) here now. They are growing these sculptures for years... very successfully. And I lied in the title. This is not the Weirdest Industrial Sculptures Place in Prague now. There's a street exhibition at Andel (also a bus, metro and tram station). There are sculptures made of old computers and various home appliances. They are over 3 metres high and from what I remember they are in the shapes of prehistoric animals. I should go there again and take a picture of them so you can compare which place is weirder. Hope they will not be gone on weekend.PS: I took this shot over a curved tram window, thus the blur in some places.
Right at Nadrazi Holesovice station (metro, bus and tram - there are no more options) at Holesovice. There used to be a driver's school. Don't know if it is still here. But I think there's a pub (or bar or club) here now. They are growing these sculptures for years... very successfully. And I lied in the title. This is not the Weirdest Industrial Sculptures Place in Prague now. There's a street exhibition at Andel (also a bus, metro and tram station). There are sculptures made of old computers and various home appliances. They are over 3 metres high and from what I remember they are in the shapes of prehistoric animals. I should go there again and take a picture of them so you can compare which place is weirder. Hope they will not be gone on weekend.PS: I took this shot over a curved tram window, thus the blur in some places.
An artist is a person worthy to be revered and respected. And art knows no boundaries, no regions; just a significant amount of imagination, determination and diligence, and of course, some talent!! So let's take a moment to look at these beautiful and intricate works of edible art. You don't have to try to match these works of excellence, but if it inspires you even a little to be creative about your presentation techniques, my job here is done!These are works from famous artists, definitely not by me. I'm just an admirer of art, saluting these geniuses, just like you...An "Easter Bunny" carved from a Melon.....A beautiful "Swan" carved out of Cheese.....An "Alligator" carved from a Pineapple.....A "Pegasus" sculptured out of Butter.....A "Cute and kind Orange Couple" adopting a "Tomato".....And finally, the perfect centre-piece for a couple "Just Married".....Please visit the actual blogsite at http://funnfud.blogspot.com
Saint-Ursanne will be auctioning off the sculptures and the banners, as well as the ink-jet prints from the exhibition in the Cloister. Since John Howe does not sell his original art this is the closest you will ever get to a real John Howe. Here is your chance to obtain a piece of art that has been admired by tens of thousands visitors of the event in Saint-ursanne.
Fountain with sculptures at Senovazne square. It's very close to Masarykovo train station and also to Hybernska street. I spent quite some time here ... eating while waiting for my English class at Cambridge Institute Praha (which is in the mentioned Hybernska street). They are great at learning English, the atmosphere among students and teachers is great and it was one of the places I really enjoyed going to. But they are not exactly cheap.Canonet QL17 + Ilford Pan 100
Looking for a unique creative outlet, or a brief reprieve from the hustle-and-bustle of your day? This gallery of shadow sculptures -- created out of none other than piles of trash -- shows you how to convert junk into a thing of beauty. This certainly lends new meaning to the saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”!
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Looking for a unique creative outlet, or a brief reprieve from the hustle-and-bustle of your day? This gallery of shadow sculptures -- created out of none other than piles of trash -- shows you how to convert junk into a thing of beauty. This certainly lends new meaning to the saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”!
Instructables July 16, 2007
Looking like robotic polypedes, these large ambulating contraptions are light-weight and wind-powered. Watch this 1 minute video clip. Theo Jansen’s website HERE; Via DarkRoastedBlend.
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If you have read even one article on this site, you know that I am always on the lookout for new, unique, and innovative products and designs. Hence the attraction to Alex Story Jewelry.
Alex’s background is in sculpture, metal smithing, and welding. She trained in these crafts in Paris and London, but found her creations difficult to transport. Upon returning to her native New York, Alex turned towards jewelry, creating wearable sculptures that were far easier to pack in a suitcase.
This ring is Alex’s Deco Ring - no wonder I am drawn to it. I adore art deco architecture, and this ring certainly echos that style, still visible in many Los Angeles buildings. I love that the ring doesn’t connect all the way. While planning my wedding, I heard over and over that the significance of the wedding ring was to represent the unbreakable flow of love, the circle of life, yadda yadda yadda. I am certainly not sentimental, so I love that this is quietly breaking the rule
The Acropolis sculptures survived on the ancient hill in Athens for 2,500 years despite war, weather and looting. But their remaining days there are numbered.
The market for art made from recycled items is growing all the time, for this reason there are many artists taking up the art and the results are staggering to see.
The particular artist Tim Pace has created a collection of animal sculpture made from farm implements, tools, car parts, cutlery, industrial scrap, swing sets, trampoline frames and springs to mention but a few of the items that are used.
The animals produced include bugs, insects, dogs, and birds of all shapes and sizes; they are colored brightly and just look fantastic.
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Bathsheba Grossman explains to us the 3D sculptures, sugar sculptures, and the sculptures made with lasers at the Maker Faire!
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The Theo Parrish album lands. It’s essentially the next 3×12″ releases from Sound Signature label bundled together in a very nice gatefold sleeve and, in a similar way to “Natural Aspirations”, features his more jazz orientated material. That’s not to say it’s not Housey because it really is.
On this album you’ll find tracks like ‘Second [...]
First it was mannequin, and now sculptures. Kate Moss has been the subject of a bronze sculpture series, "Sphinx," by artist Marc Quinn.
The supermodel was used in a bronze display at the "Mary Boone Gallery" in New York City. Quinn unveiled seven new bronze sculptures of the supermodel in various yoga poses, which are claimed to show the beauty as "a knotted Venus of our age."
The bronzes,
Cuando vemos por primera vez la belleza de las criaturas de Theo Jansen desplazándose por la arena, descubrimos de inmediato que el trabajo de este ingeniero, científico y artista tiene algo muy especial.
We live in a world of change and anyone who thinks and acts quickly has a chance to succeed. Art is also moving forward and new currents appear every day. One which fascinates me deals with mechanical sculptures, and today I’ve found a new artist, Christopher Conte, from Norway, who has some interesting concepts in his portfolio.
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Unlike the previously featured work of Mike Libby’s Insect Labs, Christopher Conte does not employ real insects in his intricate sculptures but, instead, builds them completely from recycled...
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These are photographs of sculpture: fleeting wisps of ephemeral smoke curlicues (hmm…redundant, perhaps, but poetic, no?). I have always thought that the smoke off an extinguished candle or match was gorgeous. Stephan Brauchli captures these images, then mirrors them, giving us not only a piece of art, but a distinct rorschach opportunity (do you see a singing angel in the picture above?). Check them all out HERE.
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Thought I would shock my visitors by posting for the second time day.I just came across this website that makes sculptures from coloured pencils. This link will take you to the website. Jennifer Maestre Pencil SculpturesI would hate to be the one to break one of the points off. technorati tags: pencils, sculptures