Check out what some artists have done to turn old books into awesome works of art. 1. Old Book Carvings GUY LARAMEE 2. The Paper House Bored Panda 3. House in a Field Malena Valcarcel 4. Book Sculpture Made with Surgical Tools Brian Dettmer 5. The Little Match Girl Bored Panda 6. Charon and the … Read more
Swiss artist, Filippo Ioco is known for his mind-bending masterpieces that allow the human body to seamlessly blend with its surroundings. In his body painting series called Landscapes, the artist traveled the world to produce yet another impressive collection of photos wherein nude models are cloaked in natural-colored pigments, allowing them to camouflage in a … Read more
Tattoos carry historical and cultural significance. During ancient times, they were a sign of ownership, tribe, initiation, strength, devotion, and personal liberty among many others. But it wasn’t just men who enjoyed the art. Ancient women also had their bodies decorated in ink, oftentimes as an expression and symbol of independence. A perfect example would … Read more
I’m note sure whether to be let down… or even happier.
Israel’s Antiquities Authority released news of the discovery of a massive 1,700 year-old Roman mosaic in the central Israeli city of Lod. The ancient masterpiece was unearthed during a construction project of a visitor center intended to house the Lod Mosaic that was first discovered in the same site two decades ago. ©Nir Elias / … Read more
Painstakingly handcrafted by world-renowned miniaturists including artist and curator Dan Ohlman, these tiny scenes will trick you into believing they are indeed life-size! The miniature sets are housed in a 16th century building in Lyon, France and is the proud collection of Musée Miniature et Cinéma. The 5-story museum contains over 100 handcrafted models, all … Read more