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Interview: Artist Gives Discarded Household Objects New Life with Cross-Stitch Coverings

Thu, 16 May 2019 13:17:11 +0300

From vintage typewriters to old sewing machines, many household objects of the past have their own unique charm that makes them irresistible to antique collectors. Sweden-based artist Ulla Stina-Wikander is one of many vintage aficionados, but she doesn’t just collect old items—she turns them into art. The talented artist gives outdated technology, furniture, and tools a new lease on life by covering them with colorful cross-stitch embroidery designs.

Someone Is Replacing Musicians With Cats In Famous Album Covers, And Result Is Better Than Original

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:22:00 +0300

The internet loves cats. We all know that. So it doesn't surprise anyone when artists use these adorable furballs in their art. Digital artist Alfra Martini, also known as aymvisuals, decided to improve music album covers by replacing people and objects with playful images of felines. The result - a fun series of well-known album covers like you've never seen before.

Nirvana Baby Recreates Iconic Album Cover 25 Years Later

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 13:48:39 +0300

Whether you’re a fan of Nirvana or not, chances are that you’re familiar with the cover of their Nevermind album. It’s the one with a naked baby chasing a dollar in a swimming pool, and a reader’s poll for Rolling Stone magazine rated it as the third most iconic cover of all time. That little baby – Spencer Elden – is now 25 years old, and in homage to the album’s quarter century anniversary, he recently decided to recreate the pose that made him famous.

Beautiful Japanese Manhole Covers

Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:53:24 +0300

Sometimes, you have to look down at your feet to discover small treasures hidden in plain sight. These are some of the beautiful Japanese manhole covers with amazing designs and colors. Every cities and prefectures in Japan have their own designs, from Tokyo to Hiroshima through Kawagoe, Nagoya, Gero Onsen, Osaka or Kawaguchiko. Open your eyes and enjoy!

She Painted 11 Album Covers On Her Face For Record Store Day

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:50:14 +0300

After the success of last years Record Store Day face paints Natalie Sharp decided to Paint herself all over again. The faces were taking up to 8 hours to complete. One of the reasons why she loves vinyl is because of its true long playing physical format. She decided to listen to each album in full from start to end over and over again until the face was complete.

Colorful Crochet Covers Three Giant Dachshund Heads

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 11:22:28 +0400

These bizarre, giant dog heads wearing chef hats were part of an interactive public art event that recently took place in the Bay area of California. The plastic dachshund sculptures formerly served as the mascots for the Doggie Diner, which closed in 1986 in San Francisco. Just recently, Polish artist Olek was invited to cover the strange figures with her signature crochet designs.