Posts tagged with sculpture

November 9, 2011 | New Art | by Contributions |

The street art of Alexandre Farto, aka Vhils’, is so refreshing. He carves, sculpts, drills, scratches and paints his images onto the wall. And he captures emotion in great detail. Check out this awesome video to watch him in action. Read more

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September 30, 2011 | New Art | by Contributions |

This beautifully delicate 3D printed filigree skull by Joshua Harker is offered on the Kickstarter crowd funding platform. It’s the most funded sculpture project in their history. Read more

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September 27, 2011 | New Art | There's video in this post. by Contributions |

A modern riff on ‘string art’ from the 60s and 70s, this artwork features modular panels of aluminum and nylon cord attached to the wall with powerful magnets. Read more

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August 19, 2011 | New Art | by Contributions |

Los Angeles-based Taiwanese artist Sean Chao creates curious and imaginative creatures in a world filled with wonder. Each mixed-media piece combines sculpture and illustration to capture an odd moment frozen in time, and each tells a story of its own, some strangely nostalgic, some delightfully whimsical. Read more

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May 5, 2011 | New Art | by Contributions |

Manhattan-based jewelry designer and artist, Jill Platner, has debuted her new exhibition of large-scale copper, bronze and steel sculptures at her New York store. Though this is the first time Platner has collectively shown her sculptures, they were originally conceptualized years ago when she first began making jewelry, which she has always considered to be wearable art. The display runs until the end of the month.

April 12, 2011 | New Design | by Contributions |

This kind of clever visual punnery is clearly what the heel was made for. Bravo! Read more

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March 9, 2011 | New Art | by Contributions |

What art can wash your guilt away? This is the question Rachel Kilback explores in her mixed-media pieces using found animal remains, garbage and other items she finds in the wilds of British Columbia. Vaginas and the human relationship with other animals are constant themes in her ever-changing work. Read more

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March 3, 2011 | New Art | by Contributions |

Les Petites Chaises, or Little Chairs, is Alexandre Moussard’s first exhibition. The 25 year-old French artist studied architecture, and it was during a course that, by simply twisting a wire, he came across the idea for the shape of his first chair design. Read more

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March 3, 2011 | New Art | by Contributions |

Feng Shui, a solo exhibition by Munkao, is filled with lights, kinetic energy, and has him coining a new term — ‘Painstallation’, a blend of painting and installation. Also, as a possible first, Feng Shui is curated by a real Feng Shui Master, based on his authentic knowledge of the ancient science of geomancy.

February 16, 2011 | New Art | by Contributions |

Ben Winfield’s wooden characters are reminiscent of vinyl collectibles that many of us know and love. These, however, are made from wood and painted with automobile paint. I’d happily choose one of these over a vinyl toy any day. Read more

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January 5, 2011 | New Products | by Contributions |

This weird creature is BuBo, born in the studio of Meritxell Duran in Barcelona, Spain. Bubo is happy hanging from the shoulder, playing inside with cell phones, keys, wallets and pens, and is made of natural latex in four different colors.

September 27, 2010 | New Illustration | by Contributions |

This is Jessica Fortner’s latest installment of her ongoing My Woodland, My Nightmare series titled Deadly Sins: Sloth Meets Greed. Fortner is a sculptural illustrator who lives and works in Toronto. Her site has tons of process work, showing you step by step how she creates her wonderful illustrations. Read more

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August 6, 2010 | New Art | by Andy |

What do you see in this picture? Pencils? Look again. They’re sculptures. Dalton Getty has been patiently carving sculptures from pencils for 25 years. He creates amazing miniature pieces of art, including linked hearts, keys, and an alphabet project completed over a steady 2.5 year period. Incredible. Read more

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August 5, 2010 | New Trends | by Andy |

Our friends at Ghostly International are releasing Matthew Dear’s Black City album as a limited edition ‘totem’. A what? A totem – a limited edition metal bar used to access a private music chamber. Cool! Read more

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July 12, 2010 | New Art | by Lin Tan |

What is it about typically tiny things made into giant large scale sculptures that makes it so appealing? Swedish sculptor, Claes Oldenburg does just that by replicating everyday objects into huge, fun, public art installations. At the Tate Modern, a mammoth sized 3-way plug hangs above an exhibition space. And in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Oldenburg’s delectable Spoonbridge and Cherry artwork. Read more

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Nagi Noda is one busy lady. Although a native of Tokyo, she spent five years in America and has worked up an impressive body of work. In addition to the rad hair hats an MFA would drool over, she’s directed videos for the Scissor Sisters and done work for both Laforet and Nike, amongst others. Read more

I’ve been admiring the work of Portland illustrator John Klassen for a while now. I’m irrepressibly drawn to his muted, textured landscapes, in all their mysterious glory. No coincidence then that a Coraline section should have recently appeared on his site. It just makes me want to see the movie even more. Read more

Damn, ten years of playing guitar in loud rock bands, and not once did we have a slamming moshpit like this. Banging heads is so, so fun.

If you drink white Russians and have a dedicated relationship with your house robe and bowling, I have just the house for you. The Dudes house from the film The Big Lebowski is up for sale. Read more

You’ll notice a new addition on the site, a brand spanking new job board, packed to the brim with creative positions in New York City. So if you’re looking for a new challenge, a new city perhaps, and you’re in a creative industry, check in regularly to see the latest jobs going. [Illustration by Steve Wacksman]

Concept albums have always been a hit or miss affair, all too often to be taken with a pinch of salt. Some work brilliantly; many fall flat on their esoteric face. Dr John’s response to Hurricane Katrina is an intriguing album. Some is rousing, some depressing: it’s littered with political statements, perhaps too much at times but given it’s purpose the over-saturation isn’t surprising. Read more

These handmade Phillips Head Screw cufflinks will really tighten up a man’s outfit. I love the quirky, casually-sophisticated vibe they add to a shirt.

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Baltimore Mural by Josh Van Horne

My friend Josh Van Horne, a local Baltimore artist, did this amazing mural in our neighborhood that depicts the history of this warehouse-laden area.

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Joe Kievitt

It’s refreshing to see artists like Joe Kievitt who are contented to explore the beauty in simple forms and asymmetrical patterns. Read more

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A little infectious lollipop rock anyone? Feel free to embarrass yourself singing along at the stoplight. If the other drivers give you that look, roll down the windows and spread the love.

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Never ever, ever, ever, ever park here

Some friendly advice for the neighbours, who simply don’t get it, or street art? You decide which one it is.

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Michelle Blade’s psychedelic artwork

Michelle Blade’s washed out paintings are deceptively simple, her washy acrylics creating psychedelic textures and conjuring ghostly figures from the past. Read more

Fourth is King make limited edition unisex t-shirts, printed on 50 percent polyester and 50 percent cotton construction, with custom embroidered tag on the left sleeve. Read more

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