Recently, a man drove his car into a 14-foot public art sculpture titled Thunderbunny, leaving a sizable dent in its base. The piece was loaned to Justin Flippen Park in Wilton Manors, Florida, by the artist Hunt Slonem. The vandal’s name is Derek Alan Modrok, and he admitted to this and two other similar crimes he committed not too long ago. But what was the reason behind this baffling outburst?
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Westerners became aware of Japanese cultural heritage only at the end of the 19th century thanks to people who came to the US from Japan and started bringing antiques and fine art from their home country for sale. Today, we will talk about Sadajiro Yamanaka, an art dealer who changed the way we perceive Japanese art today.
While it is always sad to see valuable artworks go both for the artist and the audience, you have to admit that some of these cases are so ridiculous they make you laugh, not cry. Here are three stories about pieces that were broken and only some of which were successfully restored.
The term blue-chip art is often associated with works by world-famous, acclaimed artists. However, it is not as much of an indication of the artistic value of a piece, but a certain capital consisting of reputation, historical circumstances, and, undeniably, talent.
This May, Nel is presenting a new immersive exhibition titled Wagkamer / Indlu yokulinda / Waiting Room, which tackles the theme of waiting and spaces that we build to accommodate this inevitable part of the human condition. The group exhibition will open to the public on June 1, featuring various iterations of art that could be found on the walls of rooms that are typically dull and empty.
Any artist will tell you that creating an artwork is a process of trial and error. Making mistakes and reusing materials is something even famous artists like de Goya, Picasso, and Van Gogh did. Fortunately, thanks to modern-day technology, we can follow the path they went through when creating their masterpieces.
It would be fair to suggest that each art movement is not only a product but also a reflection of the time and culture it came from. That is the reason why looking at different forgotten art movements that emerged around the world is so interesting — it almost feels like catching a glimpse of some long-forgotten parts of human history.
Image Upscaler, a Ukrainian company providing various AI tools for editing, invites you to try their brand-new software that will allow you to add an animation-like effect on videos of real people and animals. Keep reading to learn more about AI Video Cartoonizer by Image Upscaler and how you can use it to create unique and engaging content.