Istanbul-based musician Görkem Şen designed this new acoustic instrument he called The Yaybahar. The instrument emits music right out of a retro sci-fi movie. This is an impressive feat considering there isn’t a bit of electricity involved. You can play the instrument in a variety of ways using mallets or a bow to create music. … Read more
Artist and creative designer Kunel Gaur has picked quite an unusual canvas for his latest artwork. Entitled “A Century Of Revolt”, his Sistine Chapel-like painting is painted inside a taxi cab! Take a look! Kunel Gaur │ Taxi Fabric “The original idea for my artwork that is titled “A Century Of Revolt” was to do … Read more
Korean artist “Puuung” reminds us that when it comes to love, it’s the little things that matter. So she created these heartwarming illustrations that capture those little moments that benignly manifest love. “Love is something that everybody can relate to. And Love comes in ways that we can easily overlook in our daily lives. So, … Read more
Known for his captivating underwater sculptures such as the Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park and the underwater museum off the coast of Cancún, Mexico, underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor once again astounds us with his latest masterpiece, the Rising Tide. www.mnn.com Installed near the bankside of Vauxhall bridge and commissioned for the Totally Thames festival, Rising … Read more
The annual rice harvest in Niigata Prefecture, Japan can leave quite a lot of leftover straw. To put them into good use, local artists were able to come up with a creative way to transform the leftovers into elaborate giant straw sculptures. Take a look! Twitter/@agedashi0210 Twitter/@amymauscd The “Straw Art Festival” in Kamizeki lagoon park … Read more
In a project that will delight the book lover in all of us, photographer Ellen Cantor artistically expresses how books are the source of her favorite memories. “My current project, entitled Prior Pleasures, is deeply influenced by my love of literature. This series explores memory and preservation of the past while ensuring the creation of … Read more