Hauntingly beautiful images and GIF animation from a Lennart Butz. Check the Tumblr —remember Tumblr?— for more.
A ballerina balancing on a thread at the back of a frame. Such lyrical quality, an intangible beauty. This… is art, bravo Banksy.
(via The Fox is Black)
a wall + a thought = an art piece
A Dutch artist named Mishka Henner who created a book highlighting the artistic censorship. There’s beauty in everything.
(via The Verge)
Tea Chemistry Set by Art Lebedev
Adorned with a traditional Gzhel pattern, this ceramic chemistry set has been repurposed as a Russian tea set. The best kind of science is the type you can drink.
(via: yankodesign)
A perfect execution no longer gives us the same impact as something more original and creative — something we have not seen before. When everyone has access to beautiful recordings of Mozart on their iPods and perfect prints of da Vinci on their walls, the only way to compete is by creating something they do not have access to, and so our addiction to originality is fueled ever further.
Breathtaking X-rays of flowers by photographer Brendan Fitzpatrick, reminiscent of Nick Veasey’s X-ray art.
A beautiful installation by Saudi Arabian artist Manal Al Dowayan. Just like what Christopher did, I’m going to quote the entire artistic statement from the artist.
“Suspended Together” is an installation that gives the impression of movement and freedom. However, a closer look at the 200 doves allows the viewer to realize that the doves are actually frozen and suspended with no hope of flight. An even closer look shows that each dove carries on its body a permission document that allows a Saudi woman to travel. Notwithstanding their circumstances, all Saudi women are required to have this document, issued by their appointed male guardian.
The artist reached out to a large group of leading women from Saudi Arabia to donate their permission documents for inclusion in this artwork. “Suspended Together” carries the documents of award-winning scientists, educators, journalists, engineers, artists and leaders with groundbreaking achievements that gave back to their society. The youngest contributor is six months old and the oldest is 60 years old. In the artist’s words, “regardless of age and achievement, when it comes to travel, all these women are treated like a flock of suspended doves.”
Powerful.
Browse the collection of her artwork, it’s… I’m not gonna spoil it, just check them out.
Just pure beauty.