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
If you can identify who painted which famous artwork, then you’re one in a million! But for the rest of us who can’t, here’s a not so serious guide from Redditor DontTacoBoutIt. This series of famous paintings come with short but hilariously accurate explanations on how to recognize their creators. Take a look! 1. Reddit/u/DontTacoBoutIt … Read more