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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

Creative Boom

Psychedelic universe You, Me and The Balloons invites visitors to immerse themselves in Kusama's psychedelic universe as they journey through a colourful landscape of large-scale inflatable sculptures, many standing over 10 metres tall or suspended from the 21-metre-high ceiling. The experience of the scale is what's important.

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Wearable Sculptures Blend Humans into Surrounding Landscapes in Photographs by Nordic Artists

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Each photograph features a solitary figure in a landscape wearing a sculpture of the natural elements of their choosing. Materials such as moss, bull kelp, puffball mushrooms, and millet must be gathered and assembled into what amounts to a wearable sculpture. “Bob II” (USA 2013). “Edda” (Iceland 2013).

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Surreal Sculptures of Translucent Glass and Clay Explore the Body’s Transformative Processes

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To create the weathered appearance, she utilizes pit firing, which involves covering the sculpture with hay or leaves and burning them. Hand-painted details adorn the sculpture’s exterior, along with found objects like antique prosthetic eyes, deer antlers, and ball feet.

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Remarkable Plant Sculptures at the 2013 Mosaicultures Internationales de Montréal #sculpture #plants #art

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Remarkable Plant Sculptures at the 2013 Mosaicultures Internationales de Montréal #sculpture #plants #art

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Solid Lightning: Ugo Rondinone’s Stunning New Sculpture

Design Milk

In 2013, Ugo Rondinone’s 20-foot stone figures took over Rockefeller Plaza. The sculptures initially appear to be upside-down trees or massive roots – but are in fact bronze. Gladstone Gallery New York Ugo Rondinone, alluring cloud, 2019 A quiet final sculpture becomes visible only once inside the space.

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Sweeping Gestures of Negative Space and Typography Complete Bronze Works by Jesús Curiá

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The bronze sculptures of Spanish artist Jesús Curiá are intentionally ambiguous. Instead, the sculptures center on nondescript figures severed by an abstract element or negative space. Right: “ Aire IV” ( 2013), bronze and iron, 18 9/10 × 7 9/10 × 5 1/2 inches. “Sin Fin III/4” (ca.

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Remarkable Plant Sculptures at the 2013 Mosaicultures Internationales de Montréal #sculpture #plants #art

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Remarkable Plant Sculptures at the 2013 Mosaicultures Internationales de Montréal #sculpture #plants #art