Using Naturally Dyed Cotton, Artist Sipho Mabona Explores Transformation through Origami
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Sipho Mabona (previously) folds, crimps, and puckers sheets of cotton to form geometric artworks. The artist dyes the porous material with natural substances like indigo and Maclura tinctoria (mulberry), which creates organic gradients and alters its texture
Using Naturally Dyed Paper, Artist Sipho Mabona Explores Transformation through Origami
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Sipho Mabona (previously) folds, crimps, and puckers sheets of paper to form geometric artworks. The artist dyes the porous material with natural substances like indigo and Maclura tinctoria (mulberry), which creates organic gradients and alters its texture.Quirky Characters Anthropomorphize Patterned, Pastel Vases by Ceramicist Sandra Apperloo
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Sandra Apperloo infuses her love for pastels and tiny freckles into a playful crew of characters. Shaped to hold a single flower stem, the anthropomorphized vases display a range of emotions and together, form a series humorously named Weirdo Bud Vases. TheiAmusing Footage Dives Underwater to Capture Flamingos’ Strange Eating Methods
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In the last few months, underwater footage has transported us into the depths of the previously unexplored Ningaloo Canyons and glimpsed the stunning blanket octopus as she unfurls her iridescent web. Now, the San Diego Zoo dives below the surface to capSelfish: An Animated Short Explores the Tragic Impacts of Plastic Pollution
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In “Selfish,” what opens with a benign scene at a sushi restaurant quickly turns into a dire assessment of plastic pollution. Created by Canada-based animator PoChien Chen, the appropriately named film begins by a chef plucking a detergent botSVA’s Fall 2020 Continuing Education Courses Begin September 28
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Whether it’s to advance your career or try something new, SVA CE offers more than 100 online courses to choose from. Visit sva.edu/ce to view all current offerings. Online courses are available in: Advertising Animation Art & Activism Design Film andThe Rise of Molds: Dive into the Microscopic Landscape of Growing Fungi
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“The Rise of Molds” plunges into the minute world of four species of fungi as they fester, sprout, and morph from spindly, white shoots into dark, dense patches. Shot by Beauty of Science (previously), the timelapse captures Rhizopus, AspergilA Staggering Sculptural Rug by Artist Faig Ahmed Pours into an Amorphous Puddle
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Known for his sculptural textiles, Faig Ahmed fuses contemporary glitches and distortions with traditional weaving techniques. A recent artwork, titled “Doubts,” is one of his larger pieces that while conventionally shaped and patterned on top, apThe World’s Longest Glass-Bottom Bridge Stretches Across the Lianjiang River in China
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Extending 526.14 meters, a new glass-bottom bridge in China’s Huangchuan Three Gorges Scenic Area now ranks as the longest in the world. The lengthy structure is the project of the firm Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang UniversitBuild Your Own Trick-Savvy Dog with This DIY Robotics Kit
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The days of expensive training lessons for your dogs have come to an end. Thanks to Petoi (previously), you can build your own robotic pup that’s programmed to perform basic commands from the get-go. The agile canine, named Bittle, moves just like a livLimp Balloons Slump Over Each Other in Pastel Sculptures by Artist Joe Davidson
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In varying states of deflation, Joe Davidson’s pastel balloons sag, slump, and flop in every direction. The limp, elongated forms are stacked on top of one another in seemingly precarious piles and resemble latex tubes filled with days-old air. While the scUncoiled Rope Sprawls Across Canvases and Open Spaces in Organic Forms by Artist Janaina Mello Landini
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Janaina Mello Landini (previously) unbraids lengths of rope to create fibrous labyrinths that breach canvases’ edges and crawl from floor to ceiling. Including both sprawling site-specific installations and smaller pieces confined to a few dozen centimeTranslucent Sculptures of Segmented Glass by Artist Jiyong Lee Evoke Single-Celled Organisms
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Fascinated by the organisms found in the sea and bodies of freshwater, artist Jiyong Lee (previously) sculpts semi-transparent artworks that evoke the various forms of algae and other microscopic creatures. The segmented pieces, which are composed of smooth,A Short Film Turns Footage of Major Highways into a Dizzying Animation
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“Circulatory Systems,” a mesmerizing short film by Worldgrapher and the Hong Kong-based production company Visual Suspect, deftly compares major highways to human arteries and veins. Made by simply cropping and duplicating real footage, the diPainted on Front Pages, Lisa Törner’s Evocative Animals Astutely Comment on Major News Stories
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Lisa Törner repurposes the front pages of The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the French weekly Le Canard Enchainé into inky canvases for her expressive creatures. For each edition, the Stockholm-based artist offers insightful commentary on the daSuspended Orbs, Webs, and Air Plants Imagine an Alternative Ecological Future by Artist Tomás Saraceno
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Three reflective spheres hover above the courtyard of Florence’s Palazzo Strozzi in Tomás Saraceno’s immersive installation. The metallic orbs mirror the historic Renaissance architecture in addition to visitors who pass by, while marking the entraLayered Botanics Comprise Artist Vanessa Hogge’s Delicate Porcelain Assemblages
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Vanessa Hogge translates her lifelong fascination with flowers into monochromatic assemblages of hydrangeas, roses, and myriad blossoms. The London-based artist (previously) has been working on EFFLORESCENCE, which is comprised of three ceramics, since OctobeA Prismatic Installation with Giant, Abstract Forms Sweeps Across a Berlin Museum
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Katharina Grosse’s latest installation transcends the boundaries of the Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart as it erupts into a sprawling kaleidoscope. From varicolored surges inside to the vast paintings on the ground and nearby outdoor walls,A 400-Year-Old ‘Friendship Book’ Contains Hundreds of Signatures of Historical Figures
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Between 1596 and 1647, art dealer and diplomat Philipp Hainhofer traveled around Europe amassing an incredibly rich collection of signatures in the “Große Stammbuch,” or “Album Amicorum.” Akin to an autograph book, Hainhofer’s register iFringed Paper Networks Peek Out From Vintage Encyclopedias, Textbooks, and Classics by Artist Barbara Wildenboer
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From the covers of René Descartes’s Cogito Ergo Sum and Homer’s The Odyssey emerge vast webs of spliced pages. Artist Barbara Wildenboer (previously) overlaps countless strands of paper as part of her ongoing Library of the Infinitesimally SmallBanksy Finances ‘Louise Michel’ Lifeboat to Rescue Refugees From the Mediterranean
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Banksy’s latest artwork can be spotted on a vessel rescuing refugees from north Africa, who are attempting to cross the Mediterranean to find safety in Europe. The anonymous British artist, whose work we’ve talked about extensively, used the proceedsStep Inside Petrit Halilaj’s Monumental Nest of Oversized Flowers Within Reina Sofia’s Palacio de Cristal
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Bowerbirds are renowned for one of the most unusual courtship behaviors in the animal kingdom, where males build elaborately decorated nests—called bowers—in an attempt to court a mate. Kosovar visual artist Petrit Halilaj drew inspiration from this uniquWelded Stainless Steel Creatures by Georgie Seccull Twist and Unfurl in Eternal Motion
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Australian sculptor and installation artist Georgie Seccull creates large-scale stainless steel sculptures of animals and other creatures seemingly locked in motion. Comprised of numerous pieces cut from metal sheets, the materials lend themselves to organicOverview Timelapse: A New Book Documents Vast Changes to the Earth’s Surface by Human Hands
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In a follow-up to the 2016 book Overview featuring stunning imagery of the Earth from above, Overview Timelapse: How We Change the Earth takes a critical look at the numerous ways humans have completely altered the surface of our planet in a very short time tTowels: An Animated Battle for Beach Real Estate Serves as a Metaphor for Rising Global Tension
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In her animated short Towels, Prawta Annez explores her frustration and concern with global tensions as a rollicking ocean-side battle for prime towel space. While fairly light-hearted and comedic, the film was conceived during the political climate of 2017 aVivid Botanics and Butterflies Encircle Photographer Fares Micue in Striking Self-Portraits
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Surrounded by monarchs or a blanket of blue leaves, Fares Micue (previously) captures vividly composed self-portraits. The Spain-based photographer conceals her face and instead focuses on the organic elements surrounding her torso. Whether a series of origaTextile Artists File Their Nails in Tiny Grooves for Traditional Japanese Weaving Technique
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Along with a comb and shuttle, textile artists crafting “tsumekaki hon tsuzure ori,” the intricate and durable brocades that are part of Japanese traditions, employ the jagged tips of their fingernails. Common in the Shiga prefecture, the ancientA Dozing Owl and Tussling Hummingbirds Top the 2020 Bird Photographer of the Year Competition
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The winning shots from the renowned Bird Photographer of the Year contest capture the mundane moments and extraordinary adventures of our avian neighbors. From a sleepy owl camouflaged by tree bark to a lurching great crested grebe, the stunning birds shown hA Volkswagen Beetle Fender is Repurposed into a Vintage-Style Kart Designed by Aldekas Studio
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Those looking for an alternative to cars or reprieve from public transit can thank Aldekas Studio for a new set of wheels that’s both stylish and environmentally conscious. The Mexico-based designer repurposed the fenders and headlights of a VolkswagenAnonymous, Posed Figures by Artist Hanna Lee Joshi Explore the Female Body
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The posed women in Hanna Lee Joshi’s latest series are comprised of vivid gradients: their chests are cobalt, shoulders rose, and palms lime. Created with gouache and colored pencil, the bright hues stray from flesh tones in favor of what Joshi terms “Transparent Public Restrooms in Tokyo Transform into Opaque, Colorful Stalls When in Use
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On the periphery of a busy city park in Tokyo is a transparent bathroom that offers a few forms of alleviation. Although it seemingly provides little privacy, the translucent facade is designed to let people peer inside to inspect the cleanliness before theyInterview: Kevin Peterson Shares His Fascination with Graffiti and How Optimism Informs His Paintings
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Known for his scenes of urban decay, artist Kevin Peterson (previously) is profoundly optimistic, a vision he shares in a recent interview with managing editor Grace Ebert. The Houston-based artist often positions lone children alongside wild animals, an intSunlight Filters Through a Shell-Like Pavilion Covered with Wicker Baskets in Annecy, France
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A new, woven structure in the Jardins de l’Europe in Annecy, France, offers respite from direct sunlight without completely blocking out the light source. The Wicker Pavilion is comprised of pine planks that are formed into a shell, which is covered witWatch An Unusual Ensemble of Insects Take Flight in Extreme Slow Motion
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In what’s believed to be the first footage of its kind, a stunningly slow-motion video by Dr. Adrian Smith captures a rare group of insects just as they lift off the ground. The NC State assistant professor utilized a black light to attract unusuKatsumi Hayakawa’s Congested Cities Are Constructed with Scrupulously Cut Paper Buildings
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Meticulously cutting each piece by hand, Katsumi Hayakawa crafts dense cityscapes and urban districts from white paper. The Japanese artist assembles towers and various cube-like structures that are positioned in lengthy rows, resembling congested streets. DoHundreds of Collaged Photographs Form Rich, Botanical Worlds by Artist Catherine Nelson
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A decade ago, Catherine Nelson compiled hundreds of photographs of barren, snow-covered landscapes and autumnal forests for her project Future Memories 2010. The Australian artist, who lives and works between Ghent and Amsterdam, recently revisited that serieUsing Stock Market Charts, Artist Gladys Orteza Transforms Data into Bright Nighttime Landscapes
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A visual insights designer at Nike by day, Gladys Orteza spends her off-hours transforming otherwise dull stock market charts into brilliant landscapes. The dips and rises of companies like Ford, Tesla, Apple, and Disney become rocky gorges and distant cityThick Clusters of Wooden Birdhouses by London Fieldworks Sprawl Across Tree Trunks
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In London Fieldworks’ delicate creations, architecture meets nature. Its installations feature pine-colored clusters of minuscule wooden forms that appear to grow upon vast tree trunks. Founded by artists Bruce Gilchrist and Jo Joelson, London Fieldworks iA Vibrant, Geometric Rug Cascades Down a Staircase in a New Mural by Jessie and Katey
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To create the brightly colored textile that cloaks a three-level staircase on the Appalachian State University campus, artists Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn (previously) imagined the concrete steps as a massive loom. They drew grids on the outdoor struct
