Art
Retail Window as a piece of Art
Art of window retail designs is so under-explored area. Very few of us will notice retail window background and give it importance. But, there are people who are incredible artists in this area. Usually those artists work for big fashion companies, and they represent brand, and we think, that those clothes in shops is only what matters. But if you look more carefully , you’ll see whole another world of creativity and imagination. And I can tell you, I was astonished when I saw how powerful and awesome retail windows can look. Some of those installations deserve our attention and admiration!
Photo of the Day: 26-Foot Marilyn Monroe Statue in Chicago !
Marilyn Monroe is a name that refuses to die. And now, the Hollywood actress’ most endearing onscreen image has been sculpted.
A long-awaited 26-foot-tall statue of Marilyn Monroe was unveiled in Chicago on Friday. The sculpture Forever Marilyn by artist Seward Johnson is based on a scene from the movie ‘Seven Year Itch’ and will be on display until next spring, Reuters reported.
A scene from the film shot atop a New York City subway vent, in which Monroe’s white dress is fluttered upward by gushing air from a passing train made the actress a superstar.
Heartwarming Fairy Tales Painted on Palm
Have you ever seen this type of hand painting before!? Very talented Russian musician and painter Svetlana Kolosova made this incredible paintings! Inspired by famous fairy tales authors like Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, Russian artist Svetlana Kolosova paints awesome artworks on the palms of her hands ! Now this is what you call having something wonderful at the palm of your hands, literally.
Astonishing 3D Sculptures made of Sewing Buttons
Miami-based artist Augusto Esquivel creates incredible sculptures from thousands and thousands of sewing buttons. The artist carefully places these newly found tiny multi-colored art materials on a fishing line and builds magnificent artworks. Esquivel has already made quite a few of them, including a piano, a harp, a gramophone, a fire extinguisher and many more.
25 Astonishing Black and White Portraits Of The Homeless By Lee Jeffries
Lee Jeffries career began as a sports photographer, capturing the beautiful game of football in Manchester. Then a chance meeting with a homeless woman living in the streets of London changed his life forever. He has since dedicated himself to capturing gripping portraits of the disenfranchised.
Shooting exclusively in black and white, Lee Jeffries’ 135+ pictures can be viewed in his Flickr Photostream. The majority are closeup portraits with incredible detail. Each photograph exudes so much raw character and depth, you find yourself studying each shot with great intensity. Below is a sample of his large collection, the Sifter strongly recommends you check out his entire set on Flickr.
