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Haute Couture – Created on an iPad and Printed!
If you thought Lady Gaga’s bubble dress was cool, wait until you see what designer Michael Schmidt has come up with next. He and architect Francis Bitonti collaborated to create a 3D printed dress...
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Beautiful Double Helix Shaped Skyscraper in Taipei will Also Double as a...
We’ve been hearing about “green buildings” and many energy-efficient construction projects have already seen completion. Now, the idea of “green skyscrapers” is catching on, and construction of one...
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Hollywood’s Visual Effects Industry is the Latest Victim of Outsourcing
Life of Pi won an an Academy Award and accolades for the visual effects company responsible for many of the most memorable scenes in the movie – but that wasn’t enough to pay the bills. Visual effects...
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Words of Wisdom…from a Gecko?
If you’re fond of the GEICO gecko, you’ll want to pay a visit to your favorite bookstore or go online and get a copy of You’re Only Human: A Guide to Life, just published by Workman. The 164-page book...
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Daft Punk and Deft Plugs
The newest record from futuristic-themed electro-funk duo Daft Punk is slated to hit music store shelves on May 21st. If you’re already fans of the band, this may seem like exciting news – on the rare...
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Cars before Bros: The Hangover Part III is a Box Office Dog
Memorial Day is a time for remembering men and women who died while serving in the armed forces. But sometimes, it seems like Memorial Day weekend is more about an epic showdown between big...
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Rob Lowe Will Play JFK
Many of us know Rob Lowe from side-splitting comedy shows like Parks and Recreation and Californication. But the sometimes-funnyman is set to display his more serious side in a new two hour biopic...
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The Guggenheim, in a New Light
The Guggenheim museum in New York City is well known for its interesting architecture, courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright. The building primarily consists of a spiral rotunda which is often used for large...
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Macklemore and Lewis Climb the Charts with Pro Gay Marriage Song
The concept of gay marriage is one of the most hotly contested issues in the US at present. Between routine gay marriage-related debate by pundits working for major media outlets and the very real...
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Uncovering Art with Fricken Laser Beams
In comic books of the thirties, lasers were useful for fighting alien invasions and slicing cantaloupe. In the 60s, they were a favorite tool of Bond villains the world over. But these days, the laser...
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The Rain Room at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art
I felt as if I was in a dream, as if time itself was at a standstill, a spectacular sight to see. If you have not yet seen it, The Rain Room, at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art is something to add...
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Going a long way with Legos
Ever since he was a kid, Nathan Sawaya has always enjoyed building with Lego bricks. Today, the New York based artist, Nathan Sawaya, has turned his hobby into a full-blown profession. Nathan Sawaya’s...
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A Taste of Punk in NYC
You don’t have to be a “fashionista” to enjoy this exhibit. “Punk: Chaos to Couture”, a new exhibit at New York City’s, Metropolitan Museum of Art, is entertaining, edgy, and unique. Each aspect of the...
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MoMa Gears Up for New Sound Exhibit
When many of us think of “art” and “art museums,” we associate these words with visual art exhibits. A new exhibit at the MoMa will challenge this preconception as part of its space will be devoted to...
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Lollapalooza 2013
In 1991, Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction created Lollapalooza as a farewell tour for his band. Originating at Grant Park, Chicago, this music festival ran until 1997, was revived in 2003, and these...
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Get Paid for Your Cat Art
In order to raise funds, the ASPCA and the Fresh Step cat litter company have joined together to sponsor a contest of cat art. Hosted by the Feline Arts Council, the purpose of the contest is to...
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“Art Everywhere” Literally Puts Art Everywhere
A new project in England called “Art Everywhere” was started in order to fuse commerce and art together on a large scale. The project places 57 popular art pieces on display in place of more than...
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Eyes Are Simon Hennessey’s Windows to the World
Simon Hennessey, a London artist, has a unique approach to hyperrealism. Hyperrealism is defined as the blending of what is real and what is imaginary in a way that it is indistinguishable where one...
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Beauty in Death: David Maisel Creates Photographic Works of Art from Devastation
These strange and alien lands have been captured by photographer David Maisel. The rough terrain and barren landscape looks as though it must have been captured by a super-telescope taking pictures of...
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Artist Yanks Some Chains with His Politically Inspired Pieces
California artist Eric Yahnker certainly likes to make a statement with his art. The artist shoots for comical irony in his exhibitions, dragging everyone from Moses to Bill Clinton into his warped...
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Who Will Pay $20 Million for this Norman Rockwell Painting?
On December forth, seven works by the late great Norman Rockwell will go to auction at Sotheby’s. Three of those seven are expected to net several million dollars. “Saying Grace”, “The Gossips”, and...
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Support Your Local Artists
In this age of mass-production and speed, art can offer a bit of respite from all the hustle and worry. Whether you tastes in art are flowers and sunshine, abstract, or dark and deep, there is sure to...
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3D Printing Art Exhibit Opens In London
The wave of the future has come to London in the form of an incredibly interesting exhibit. Featuring about 700 different pieces, “3D: Printing the Future” is set to appeal to a wide range of art...
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Italian Artist Creates Street Art with Text
Opiemme, an Italian fine artist took his latest project to the streets this summer. “Journey through Painting and Poetry” was the name of the project. Opiemme took part in the project to share the...
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Banksy Takes on the Streets-and Walls-of New York
The British artist known as Banksy took on the streets of New York with this past month’s project, “Better Out than In”. The artist gained notoriety with the documentary (mockumentary?) “Exit through...
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Works by Picasso Discovered in Nazi Flat
About 1406 different piece of art were discovered by customs officials hidden in an apartment in Munich. These works include paintings by Picasso, Matisse, and Toulouse-Lautrec and all together are...
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Condemned Building Becomes a Fabulous Display of Street Art
A building slated for demolition in 2014 has become an amazing display of artwork, thanks to The Galerie Itinerrance. The gallery obtained permission to use the condemned building, and then allowed...
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Art Week Kicks Off in Miami
Starting tonight, the 24th annual Art Miami will begin, starting with the exclusive Opening Night VIP Preview. Last year, about 11,000 of the top names in the art world came from all corners to...
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Snowflakes Captured in Extreme Close-Up
Just in time for the holidays, photographer Alexey Kljatov has graced the world with photographs revealing the exquisite beauty of snowflakes when seen in extreme close-up. The Russian photographer...
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Funny Christmas Cards Push the Envelope this Season
In the latest trend of individual creativity and art, many families have decided to go against the grain and send friends and family something other than the idyllic family photo on a Christmas card....
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New York Times Hamlet Project
The New York Times asked high school and college students to submit 15-second clips of themselves reciting lines from Hamlet via Instagram, and the response was overwhelming. Nearly 500 students...
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Artist Freezes Bubbles
While much of the country is staying indoors lamenting the sub-zero temperatures, artist Angela Kelly decided to take advantage of the extremely cold temperatures and experiment with freezing and...
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Goosebumps Inspired Art Finds a Home
Kids of the 90s will most likely remember the beloved series “Goosebumps” by R.L. Stine. Featuring such titles as The Haunted Mask and The Werewolf of Fever Swamp, kids were chilled, thrilled, and...
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“Racist Chair” Photograph Incites Outrage
A photograph of a blue jeans and blouse clad white woman seated on a platform held by a sculpture of a black woman in skimpy leather clothing has caused quite the commotion on the internet. Released...
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Photographer Gives Life to Children’s Hopes
A photography project, titled Translations, is encouraging children around the world to imagine themselves as they would like to be when they grow up. Photographer Sophie Knijff has traveled to far...
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Artist Challenges Age-Based Fashion
In his photograph series “Spring—Autumn”, artist Qozop took a simple concept and made an interesting statement on how ignoring the notion of “dressing your age” can have beautiful results. For the...
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Artist Smashes $1 Million Vase
Miami art patrons were stunned this past weekend when a local artist named Maximo Caminero smashed a vase from a prominent exhibit. Caminero said that he did not know that the vase was worth a million...
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Would-Be Theft of Banksy’s “Umbrella Girl” Foiled
A painting on a cinder block wall in New Orleans done by the elusive artist Banksy seemed to be under construction last week. The painting depicts a young girl standing under an umbrella, with rain...
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SXSW Kicks Off in Austin
SXSW, or South by Southwest, is taking place in Austin Texas this week. The first SXSW festival was held in 1987 and it has continued to grow every year. SXSW is a defining event for the city of...
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Nicholas Cage Art Exhibit Goes Live Next Month!
There has been a decided lack of Nicholas Cage artwork put out into the world, so Ezra Croft decided to do something about it. Inspired by the intensity of the actor, Croft had the idea to create an...
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19-Year-Old Artist Stuns with Realistic Drawings of Eyes
Jose Vergara is a young artist that is most well known for his incredibly detailed depictions of eyes. Vergara was raised in Madrid and born in Mexico City, and he now resides in Texas. Labeled a...
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Judith Supine Unmasks and Causes a Stir
The artist Judith Supine made some headlines this past week after unmasking and pulling some antics that started a media frenzy. The artist did an interview at Mecka Gallery last week and spoke about...
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New York City’s Idea of an Egg Hunt
Some big names in art and architecture have decided to have some fun with spring’s favorite holiday this year. From April 1-April 17, Faberge is hosting a huge Easter egg hunt throughout the city. To...
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Study Delves into Artists’ Brains
New research into artists’ brain patterns indicates that artists may have more “grey matter” in their brains, particularly in the in the parts that deal with observation and fine motor skills. Grey...
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“Birds on the Wires” Inspired by actual Birds on Wires
Musician and video creator Jarbas Agnelli found inspiration one morning when reading the Brazilian newspaper “O Estado de São Paulo”. A flock of birds was photographed on several telephone wires, and...
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Street Art Breaks Molds in the Art World
For years “street art” has been simply known as graffiti, and as beautiful as the art is in some cases, it has rarely been recognized. In many cases, these works of art have even been viewed as an...
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Quiet Music Festival Encourages Sleep
The Quiet Music Festival in Portland is not your typical music festival. Chris Johanson has been organizing the festival for four years now, after a lifetime of playing in a punk rock band left the...
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Stay at Home Mom Makes Food Art
Samantha Lee is a stay at home mom in Malaysia that decided to go the extra mile for her picky eaters. About five years ago, she began crafting scenes made out of food to entice her then two-year-old...
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New Record Set for Largest 3D Painting
A Chinese artist, Yang Yonchun has set a new world record for the largest 3D painting. The painting is 24 feet wide and 1200 feet long. Yonchum claims that the work took 20 days for him and his team...
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Children’s Nightmares Brought to Life in Art Series
Photographer Arthur Tress took a different approach to photography 40 years ago, when he embarked on his series “Daymares.” For the series, Tress asked friends and children to describe some dreams...
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