Tatsuya Tanaka, a Kagoshima-based artist and art director, is quickly becoming a big deal for his project called “Miniature Calendars.” Tanaka places delicate and tiny figurines with real, life-size objects. He has […]
Category: Art
Time Travel Through South Korea
Korean artist Sungseok Ahn was shocked when he paid a visit to Seoul, Korea. Many of the historical landmarks he had studied about had transformed into bright and shiny skyscrapers over […]
This Malala Portrait Has An Estimated Value of $80,000
A portrait by one of Britain’s leading portrait painters, Jonathan Yeo, has an estimated value of $60,000 to $80,000. What’s so special about the portrait? It happens to have one of […]
Sailor Moon Characters Re-imagined as The Avengers
Yesterday, we showed you what happens when an artist re-imagines some of the most beloved Disney characters in the opposite gender. Today, we have yet another artist blowing us […]
Talented Artist Gender-Bends Disney Characters
Not much is known about the Canada-based artist Sakimi Chan, but one thing is certain: this is one talented artist. Although Sakimi Chan’s Facebook was only created in January […]
About a Boy, About a Dog: An Uber Cute Photo Series
Never go on adventures without your trusty sidekick. xoxo Zoey and Jasper There are dog lovers, and there are baby lovers. But both audiences can appreciate a series of oh-so-adorable pictures recently released […]
China Creates App to De-Smog Pictures
It’s no secret that the pollution in China has reached unbearable levels. In fact, China has had to deal with the youngest lung cancer patient ever: an 8-year-old. On […]
Jackie Chan Portrait Made Entirely of Chopsticks
A few months ago, we showed you the art of Red Hong Yi. Referred to as the artist who “loves to paint, but not with a paintbrush,” Hong Yi utilized […]
Korean Artist Creates Whimsical Self-Portraits Sans Photoshop
by RUTH KIM Intricate, whimsical, dreamy and sometimes hauntingly captivating are just a few words to describe the innovative photography of Korean artist JeeYoung Lee. A recent graduate from […]
Art Program to Help Adoptees Tell Their Stories
Image via Land of a Gazillion Adoptees. Tens of thousands of adoptees call Minnesota home, and for those in their teens and college years, coming to understand their identity […]
Sanrio Releases New Anime About A Strange Egg
When you think of Sanrio, you probably think of Hello Kitty and all the cuteness that comes along with her, but apparently Sanrio is trying something different. The company […]
Must-See Origami Street Art
When Paris-born Mademoiselle Maurice spent time in Japan, she experienced earthquakes, a tsunami and the nuclear power plant explosion of Fukushima. The devastating experiences inspired the 29-year-old artist to remind […]
“It’s not what it seems” by Hikaru Chu
A 21-year-old Japanese art student has been attracting quite a bit of attention for her art. In particular, the work of Hikaru Chu seems to be gaining popularity because […]
I Think I Am In Friend-Love With You
Story by Ada Tseng. Comic artist and illustrator Yumi Sakugawa’s first book tackles the intense feelings that can come with platonic love between best friends. Little did Yumi Sakugawa […]
Japanese American National Museum Introduces New Tattoo Exhibition
L.A.’s own Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo opened its newest exhibition last week titled Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World, which explores the history of traditional […]
