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    Giulty Glance Dog Paintings by Alison Wood

    British realist Alison Wood brings humor and personality to the animal kingdom in her vivid paintings. An accomplished children’s book illustrator, Wood infuses a modern vision into her classically rendered canvases of wildlife and pets.

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    Tracery (bronze sculpture) by Timothy Cleary

    Timothy Cleary's bronze sculpture depicts a deteriorating figure seemingly coming undone into patterns and fragments before the viewer's eyes. Currently residing in Hermantown, Minnesota, Cleary sculpts works that blend attributes of proverbs, elegies, jokes and self-portraits with emotional resonance.

  • ART,  CULTURE

    Torsos and Sex Parts, Andy Warhol 1977 | Throwback Shoot

    The late and legendary pop artist Andy Warhol reveals an overtly sexual side in his 1977 series “Torsos and Sex Parts,” a set of graphic screenprint portraits depicting fragments of male nudes. Recently showcased at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, this explicit series sheds light on an edgier dimension of a pioneer better known for innocent consumer imagery.

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    Canadian Artist Crafts Magical Snow Sculptures

    Montreal-based artist Jenna Dennison creates enchanting ephemeral artworks using only the pure, white snow of her surroundings. Seen below is one of her fantastical creations—a beautifully detailed unicorn sculpture, complete with a magical, crystal-like horn crafted from ice. Employing the delicate medium of snow, Dennison sculpts fairytale creatures and characters that seem to come alive, if only for a short while before they melt back into nature. The crystallized textures and intricate shaping she achieves transforms simple snow into remarkable, icy masterpieces. This snowy unicorn exemplifies Dennison’s ability to imbue her icy sculptures with a sense of fantasy and wonder, despite the time limitations of her medium. Her imaginative approach…

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    Lebanese Designers Craft Surreal Candles for Good Cause

    Ten Lebanese designers collaborated with artisans from Beit Chabab Hospital to create unique sculptural candles. The limited-edition “Candle Project” collection features ten hand-carved wax works in various colors and designs. Highlights include Aline Asmar d’Amman’s “Aspiration” with winding staircases and LimbObject’s surreal entanglement of hands and arms. Sales of the candles, available through nonprofit House of Today, benefit the hospital and House of Today’s mentorship program.

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    Monster Mashtober by Samantha Mash

    Meet Samantha Mash, a talented illustrator hailing from Northern California and currently residing in the enigmatic landscapes of Northern Oregon. With a rich cultural heritage rooted in her Jewish descent, Samantha infuses a unique perspective into her artwork, bringing depth and authenticity to her creations. As October rolls around, Samantha unveils a collection of illustrations that transcend the ordinary. Her works delve into the mysterious and haunting creatures, capturing the essence of the season with a distinctive flair. Each piece is a journey into the unknown, where shadows dance with purpose and intrigue. Take a glimpse below to witness Samantha Mash’s mastery at play. The intricate details in her illustrations…

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    Lancome x Louvre Makeup Campaign

    A classic collaboration occurs as the iconic Louvre museum joins forces with Lancôme to create a truly momentous makeup collection. The Lancôme x Louvre campaign brings together esteemed brand ambassadors Zendaya, Aya Nakamura, Amanda Seyfried, and He Cong, who grace the hallowed halls of the revered museum. These remarkable women, each a force in their own realm, elegantly model the art-inspired collection, breathing life into the myths and stories eternally carved in stone within the Louvre’s walls. The Louvre stands as an everlasting wellspring of inspiration, enriching this unique collaboration with timeless allure.

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    Lee Sangsoo’s Surreal and Playful Pet Sculptures

    Get mesmerized by Lee Sangsoo’s unconventional artistic vision, where he ventures beyond his usual abstract portraits and grand murals to explore a hidden gem within Picasso’s repertoire: animal sketches. These simple, minimal line drawings serve as the catalyst for Lee’s latest series, in which he embarks on a mission to reimagine and reinterpret these pared-down artworks. But hold on tight, because Lee isn’t content with reproducing them on canvas like a mere copycat. Oh no, he has something entirely different in mind. “I wanted to give these sketches a three-dimensional space to inhabit,” declares the audacious Seoul-based artist. And so, the metamorphosis begins. Lee initiates the transformation by sketching the…