This is equally terrifying as it is oddly amusing. Since 2007, sculptor Rafael Gómezbarros has brought his invasive swarm of giant ants to public buildings of his native Columbia. Titled “Casa Tomada”, (Seized House), the ants represent the displacement of peasants due to war and strife. Spreading aggressively over the colonial façades of government structures, these unstoppable insects have in turn seized the homes of those in power. source:
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i don’t really miss you by Lindsay Bottos
momentos, clothing, embroidery hoops, thread 2012 in the permanent collection at the Alchemy of Art Gallery, Baltimore source:
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The Invitation of life by Alma Haser
An ongoing photography project by the artist Alma Haser. source:
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Feather Child by Lucy Gledinning
Sculptural figures constructed by distinctive media gives a haunting but whimsical feel created by artist Lucy Gledinning “feather child”
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Fashion Shoot Based on Pablo Picasso’s Paintings
Eugenio Recuenco a Spanish photographer has been inspired by the famous 20th century artist Pablo Picasso. In one of his most recent photography projects he decided to recreate the famous paintings in a chic and beautifully strange series. Look at theses photos side by side and see his interpretation play out in his photography, pretty awesome. source:
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Ikenaga Yasunari – The Japanese Art of Nihonga Redefined
“Using the simplicity of Indian ink and linen canvas Ikenaga Yasunari has captured a simple serenity in the the faces of his female portraits.This calm sensuality is highlighted by the richness of their surroundings. Yasunari’s Japanese heritage has inspired a style of painting which is characteristic in his work. This ancient technique of Nihonga is a traditional Japanese art form using a Menso brush and ink. With this Yasunari has successfully captured an essence of the past with a pallet of muted tones , but has injecting a modern twist to each piece with his use of pattern and cloth.” source:
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William-Adolphe Bouguereau Paintings Animated
Look at these beautiful paintings from William Adolphe Bougueraeu come to life with animation. “William-Adolphe Bouguereau November 30, 1825 – August 19, 1905) was a French academic painter and traditionalist. In his realistic genre paintings he used mythological themes, making modern interpretations of classical subjects, with an emphasis on the female human body. During his life he enjoyed significant popularity in France and the United States, was given numerous official honors, and received top prices for his work. As the quintessential salon painter of his generation, he was reviled by the Impressionist avant-garde. By the early twentieth century, Bouguereau and his art fell out of favor with the public, due…
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‘REJOICE! OUR TIMES ARE INTOLERABLE’. JENNY HOLZER AND HER ’15 INFLAMMATORY ESSAYS’ 1979-82
“In her early years as an artist, Jenny Holzer began working with text as a tool to manipulate the language of pop culture while producing political commentary. Her work usually consisted of aggressive statements meant to propel the passive viewer into an act of questioning. Her “Inflammatory Essays”, a series of 15 (more?) posters the artist produced between 1979 and 1982, were pasted on walls throughout heavily populated areas of New York City. The anonymous statements were influenced by major political figures such as Emma Goldman, Mao Tse-Tung, and Vladimir Lenin and, although they show eye-catching colors, they shared quite provocative thoughts. In a statement provided by the Holzer studio, the Inflammatory Essays are described as “a…
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“I tried to paint on canvas : fists were paintbrushes & blood was oil.”
Beautiful performance art that will intrigue you and make you wince. “I tried to paint on canvas : fists were paintbrushes & blood was oil.” “This piece is actually my first performance. My aim was to use my body as it really is : a material. So I fused a canva and a piece of waterproof fabric wherein I cut up a circle. In that way, all I had to do was to hit the canvas with my fists, as hard as possible to paint the circle with my blood. I choose the geometrical form of the circle because in this work, I wanted to show what Man is able to…
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Hand Sewn portraits by David Catá
Hand Sewn portraits by David Catá Does love really have to hurt? According to artist David Catá it obviously does. The Spanish artist uses his body as a canvas, writing an autobiographical diary. In his ongoing series ‘A Flor De Piel’, he embroiders portraits of people who have influenced or marked his life – family, friends, teachers, lovers, partners – sewn into the palm of his hand. David Catá source:
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Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared 2 – TIME
The makers of the famously disturbing surreal video” Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared” have come out with a new video, “Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared 2- TIME” The video explains the subject of time wrapped up in what it seems like a child like performance. Even though this time around you have an idea what will end up happening, it’s still great seeing the video spiral somewhere uncomfortable.
