The Statue of Love sculpture inspired by love story of “Ali and Nino” Created by Georgian artist Tamar Kvesitadze. The story is similar to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and tells of an Azerbaijani youth who falls in love with a Georgian princess but dies defending his country. The 7 ton statues start their motion at…
conceptual photography by Jean-Paul Bourdier
Jean-Paul Bourdier is Professor of Architecture, photography and Visual Studies at UC Berkeley. Jean-Paul Bourdier is the author of Leap Into The Blue, Bodyscapes (introduction and dvd by Trinh T. Minh-ha), co-author with Trinh Minh-ha of Vernacular Architecture of West Africa, Habiter un monde, African Spaces and Drawn from African Dwellings. Production designer of seven films…
Jennifer Maestre unique pencil sculptures
To make the pencil sculptures, Jennifer Maestre makes use of a variety pencils, nails and stitching. Jennifer Maestre statment : “My sculptures were originally inspired by the form and function of the sea urchin. The spines of the urchin, so dangerous yet beautiful, serve as an explicit warning against contact. The alluring texture of the…
Figurative Sculptor Matteo Pugliese
The self-taught Italian sculptor Matteo Pugliese has been working in his chosen unique craft since his teens. In 1978 his family moved to Sardinia where Matteo lived for the next 12 years. During this time he developed a strong love for drawing and sculpture and continued his art work without any formal education. After finishing his secondary…
The 2016 National Beard Moustache Championships
The 2016 National Beard Moustache Championships took place on Labor Day Weekend in Music City, Nashville, Tennessee. Beardsmen from around the country competed for the prestigious national titles at the historic Ryman Auditorium, famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. These are just fantastic. What a cast of wonderful…
Photographer Omar Z Robles /Ballet Dancers
Photographer Omar Z Robles has a unique stunning snapshots which explore the cultural artistry and strength of the Cuban people from a different value of perspective. ” he explains. “Much like the ballet dancers, they strive with a resilience and elegance that I’ve never seen before. Different from the long and weary faces we see in our…
Art of Living Photography by Gray Malin
The Gray Malin brand was fostered with a deep passion for photography and interior design. “Merging these affections with a spirit for travel and adventure inspired the character of the brand. It’s our belief that the journey is more than just a photograph, it’s a shared experience inviting everyone to a jet-set lifestyle and the idea…