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Hip Hop Meets Fine Art

The world of hip hop and fine art collide tonight as artist Justin BUA and DMC (of Run DMC) host a panel discussion to talk about BUA's new book, "The Legends of Hip Hop." Taking place on Monday, December 12 at 7pm, the event is free to attend and all ages are welcome. After the discussion, DMC will even…

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Added by alice on December 12, 2011 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Artistic Travel Photography (20 photos)

Ayutthaya, Thailand



 He calls himself "a travel junkie, caught between the dream world and the real world." Indeed, look through Arjun Purkayastha's portfolio and you'll notice two things. One, that he's been to more countries than possibly anyone you've ever known and two, Purkayastha has a distinct style that makes him seem more like an artist than a photographer. With a… Continue

Added by alice on March 21, 2011 at 9:00am — 12 Comments

Fine Art of an Icelandic Volcano Eruption (10 photos)



In 2010, Iceland experienced an epic volcanic eruption that captured the attention of people worldwide. Eyjafjallajökull spewed ash into the air as experts warned that the tiny particles of rock, glass and sand contained in the ash cloud was sufficient to jam aircraft engines. European air traffic was at a standstill for weeks.



While most saw the natural disaster as a huge inconvenience,… Continue

Added by alice on March 9, 2011 at 8:30am — 5 Comments

Fine Art of Storms (13 photos)



Los Angeles-based photographer Mitch Dobrowner takes incredibly striking black-and-white photos of landscapes in the likeness of his inspiration, Ansel Adams. His most breathtaking series is about ominous storms that form over Wyoming, Kansas, North Dakota and Oklahoma.



"Storms are living, breathing things," Dobrowner says. "They are born everyday, they fight against their environment… Continue

Added by alice on January 19, 2011 at 9:00am — 11 Comments

Sam Flores: Graffiti-Infused Fine Art (10 pieces)

Some might say that Sam Flores was born an artist. Painting and drawing since he was a little boy, Flores is always looking to develop his creative side, no matter how much success he's achieved. He paints characters that are immersed in tragic worlds, where beauty and darkness seem to be able to harmoniously coexist. Given their brightly colored surroundings, why are… Continue

Added by alice on November 28, 2010 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments

Fine Art Body Painting (15 pics)

Fine art and body painting are two genres that typically aren't associated with each other. As you can see in their "Museum Anatomy" series, Chadwick Gray and Laura Spector were never the type to follow the status kuo.



After receiving permission from museums around the world, the artists look for an elaborate painting that will cover Chadwick's body.… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 4, 2010 at 3:30pm — 5 Comments

Fine Art - Rob Hefferan (12 paintings)

Born in Manchester in 1968, Rob Hefferan's beautiful oil paintings are almost beyond words. He has the rare, uncanny ability to create realistic scenes with only his imagination and a paintbrush. The way he captures skin tones, movement, and fabric is remarkable.…



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Added by Eugene on March 14, 2009 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

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