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100 Cast Iron Figures Scattered on a Beach

British sculptor Antony Gormley is known around the world for his figurative sculptures. In fact, his series titled Another Place, which features 100 cast iron sculptures, has turned Crosby Beach into a tourist attraction. Originally, Gormley's pieces were installed…

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Posted by Pinar on June 18, 2013 at 1:00pm

Reflective Moments of People Overlooking New York City



People in New York can't always appreciate the splendor of the city from down among the crowded sidewalks and streets. To capture the truly magical essence of the immense urban space, photographer Sean Ryan Pierce climbed to the rooftops and photographed people as they looked over The Big Apple from high above, documenting reflective moments that serve as…

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Posted by Katie Hosmer on June 18, 2013 at 12:30pm

Man Invites People to Sharpie His Van, Turns into Art



Normally, you wouldn't want anyone vandalizing your car with graffiti, but one man invited people (via a cardboard sign outside a garage) to pop in and cover his '86 Volkswagen with Sharpie markings. In an album aptly titled My Sharpied Van, Imgur user Nabo shares the evolution of his old van into a work of art.

It's…

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Posted by Pinar on June 18, 2013 at 11:30am

18-Year-Old's Amazingly Captivating Storytelling Photos



Norway-based photographer Xin Li creates images with an emotional depth to them. Whether she shoots a straightforward portrait of a young woman or a close-up shot of an object, the photographer evokes a sense of serenity and somberness while adding an element of intrigue. There is a story being told in each image that leaves the viewer wanting to know more.

Having embarked on a 52 Photo Project…

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Posted by Pinar on June 18, 2013 at 10:30am

Modern Day Cave Painting Symbolizes Transcendence



Street artist David De La Mano recently created this amazingly captivating mural, entitled Transciende (Transcends), along the streets of Montevideo, Uruguay. In his signature monochromatic style, the artist explores paintings that elegantly transform simple shapes into complex images. The basic forms and limited colors mimic the style of cave paintings, which closely…

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Posted by Katie Hosmer on June 18, 2013 at 9:30am

3,500 Pounds of Cascading Chains Hang 120 Feet High

Ball-Nogues Studio, a collaboration between artists Benjamin Ball and Gaston Nogues, recently decorated the Music City Center in Nashville Tennessee with this colorful, free-flowing interior sculpture. Entitled Euphony, the piece is part of the studio's ongoing work that intersects architecture with art. The cascading 28 miles of material, hanging nearly 120 feet high and…

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Posted by Katie Hosmer on June 18, 2013 at 8:30am

Gorgeous Katy Perry Dazzles for Vogue



Katie Perry has ditched the colored hair and the crazy outfits for the latest edition of Vogue. The July issue features the incredibly glamorous singer/songwriter dressed in everything from a lovely Valentino lace gown to a gorgeous Zac Posen strapless dress. As Vogue states, "Leaving pop novelty and broken hearts behind her, this is Katy Perry as you’ve never seen…

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Posted by alice on June 18, 2013 at 8:30am

8 Most Beautiful Water Landscapes in the World

Posted by alice on June 18, 2013 at 7:00am

New in the Shop: Vincent Bourilhon's Enchantingly Surreal Worlds



Based in the upper Normandy region of France, 21-year-old photographer Vincent Bourilhon first caught our eye earlier this year with his charming photography set in a surreal world. His passion for expressing his imaginative dreams is clear through his enchanting images. As he says, "I am passionate…

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Posted by Pinar on June 17, 2013 at 3:30pm

Riusuke Fukahori Paints a Giant Goldfish with a Broom

Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori, best known for her three-dimensional goldfish paintings in layers of poured resin (and one of our top 10 cutting-edge artists of the 21st century) is a gifted painter whether it's on a three- or two-dimensional platform. As part of…

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Posted by Pinar on June 17, 2013 at 11:30am

 
 
 
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