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The Met Introduces High-Definition 3D Scans of Dozens of Art Historical Objects
Source Colossal In the age of the internet, we’re fortunate to have virtual access to museum collections around the world, thanks to objects in the public domain and programs like The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Open Access Initiative. Through a searchable digital catalogue, visitors to the museum’s website can see hundreds of thousands of objects,…
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Scale the Dramatic Verticality of Grundtvigs Kirke in David Altrath’s Dreamy Photos
Source Colossal The construction of Grundtvigs Kirke in Copenhagen took nearly two decades, beginning in fall of 1921 and finally reaching completion in 1940. Designed by Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint, it transforms the humble brick into a masterpiece of Expressionist architecture. Its pointed interior arches and vaulted ceiling, stepped crenellations, and hulking exterior nod to medieval…
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Featured Artist Gary Carver
Source Artsy Shark Artist Gary Carver presents a fascinating collection of handcarved bird sculptures that captures their expressions and behavior. The post Featured Artist Gary Carver appeared first on Artsy Shark.
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Rise above it: John Rivas @ François Ghebaly New York
Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home François Ghebaly New York is proud to present Rise above it, John Rivas’ second solo exhibition with the gallery and first time presenting at the Lower East Side location.
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In Cardboard and Gold, Narsiso Martinez Highlights the Workers of American Agriculture
Source Colossal Americans are uniquely disconnected from our food. More than 10 percent of the working population is employed in agricultural sectors, but it’s rare for the average person to grapple with—let alone witness—the number of people involved in growing, harvesting, packaging, and ultimately getting dinner onto their plate. Given that many farms, restaurants, and…
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Johan Siggesson’s Striking Portraits of ‘Big Tuskers’ in Kenya
Source Colossal Among African elephants, “Big Tuskers” refers to bulls that grow tusks so long they sometimes scrape the ground. Each one can weigh well over 100 pounds. These giant, ivory incisors continually grow throughout an elephant’s life, and males typically have much larger tusks than females. The bigger the tusks, however, the more vulnerable…
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Rediscover a Rembrandt After More than Six Decades in Hiding
Source Colossal In 1898, Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum staged an exhibition of paintings by renowned Dutch Golden Age artist Rembrandt (1606-1669). Included in this show was a 23-by-19-inch oil painting titled “Vision of Zacharias in the Temple,” which was completed in 1633, relatively early in the artist’s career. Fast-forward to 1960, and the work was deemed…
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The Art Sale is Just the Beginning
Source Artsy Shark Building beautiful collector relationships is at the heart of a successful art career, and good business strategy. The post The Art Sale is Just the Beginning appeared first on Artsy Shark.