Have you ever wondered what happens in your brain when you look at art? The process can be pretty powerful. Even a short 3-minute visit to online galleries positively affects a person’s well-being. We decided to make a list of ingeniously designed mugs that will create an atmosphere of art right in your own house and positively impact your mood.
It’s not difficult for a skilled human being to create a perfect piece of art. However, perfection and regularity in nature never fail to leave an impression. And they don’t appear accidentally — nature often follows geometric patterns while creating its stunning artwork.
Art is the ideal way to express our identity and externalize what’s going on inside our heads. And some people believe that their own bodies and faces are the perfect canvas to display art. Whether it is permanent like tattoos, or temporary like makeup, having art on ’’us’’ will boost our confidence and make us feel better in our own skin. A study has even found that getting lots of tattoos might be good for our health by making our immune system stronger.
Italian artist Giulia Rosa reflects on intimacy, love, and friendship in soft strokes and rainbow colors. The shapes of contemporary relationships are some of her favorite topics. Very conceptual, her work depicts beautiful human figures in moments that we can perceive are private, but that we can also relate to. Maybe this is why her work is so nice to look at.
A study shows that viewing beautiful artwork allows us to experience the same pleasure as falling in love. But we don’t necessarily need a trip to the art museum in order to get showered with positive emotions. Because art is everywhere around us, and that’s what makes it so accessible and real. But in order to see it, we need to live in the moment instead of worrying about the future, and that’s when we realize how beautiful our world truly is.
What can often be found in the most ordinary places, our eyes seek it out, and it gives us pleasure... Art, of course! Art is all around us, whether we notice it or not. And experiencing it improves our health and our mood, by impacting us cognitively and emotionally.
It’s common for artists to get inspiration from the people, places, and things they encounter in the real world. But what happens when art is the one being imitated by real life? Bright Side rounded up a bunch of perfectly-timed photos that will make you question whether they are purely a coincidence, or whether there is indeed a glitch in the matrix.
Our universe never ceases to create truly mesmerizing art literally out of nothing. And many times, all it takes is a mere accident. This could be from a simple combination of circumstances that puts some details together and paints lovely pictures of a frost or shadows, lights, or unique figures on some everyday objects.
Russian-based artist, Lucia Dolgopolova, proves that crocheting is much more than just knitting sweaters and scarves. Lucia knits Lilliputian animals with the smallest hook in the world — it’s 0.35mm. The artist started creating small crochet creatures because her life was too busy to spend time on larger projects. Now she is a true master of art who can replicate the tiniest copies of animals, including bears, elephants, and even dragons. Her smallest creation is only 1 millimeter in size!As Lucia herself notices, micro-crocheting is not an easy job, but the result is worth it and we totally agree with her!
Art can be used for many things, and Alessia Ciullo decided to use it to make real-life pets into Disney characters! Alessia is a cartoonist and manga artist from Italy who creates adorable Disney pet characters out of random pets. We all know how cute animals are, and it’s hard to put their cuteness into words, so Alessia tries to show them in their true exquisite nature.
Many masterpieces of art hide mysterious stories. No matter how thoroughly researchers study paintings, there’s always some other important detail they find that can change the meaning of the entire painting.
When inspiration, patience, and hard work get together, there are no limits to the wonders that the human hands can create. They can transform the most random valueless things into pieces of art or useful daily items. If we think about it, these upcycled objects are more valuable than brand new ones, as they have a story to tell and long hours of dedication and effort behind them.
Falling down or hurting yourself in some other way can be annoying and even a bit painful. But what’s even more annoying is when the next day you’re gifted with an unsightly bruise. Instead of seeing it as something ugly, you can turn it into art and let your imagination run free. It might be a bruise, but nothing can stop you from turning it into a pineapple or even a ghost.
Don’t think that art critique is boring! Olga Tolstunova smashes that myth to pieces with elegance and style: on her Instagram account, she recreates masterpieces from all around the world and educates her audience with interesting facts and neat details. Even if you don’t care about art history, you’ll probably find yourself drawn in by the sheer passion and beauty in these “cosplays.”
Creativity is a gift often hidden, and that only comes to light in times of need or boredom. However, it’s not only an attribute reserved for a few people. It doesn’t belong exclusively to renowned or famous artists. Creativity is something natural in human beings. It’s a capacity that we can all develop in one way or another, to a greater or lesser degree.
Modern artists create things, not just to please us, but to raise awareness about our world. For example, every day we may use plastic, mindlessly pass by a homeless person, or fail to ever visit libraries. But thanks to art, we can see things like these again and strive to do better.
For men, their sense of humor has always been somewhat of an art. Men can find a way out of almost any situation. If they want to dry their jeans, something divine will happen — and they can justify any mess that they have in their homes.
Viktoria is an art student and she has an entertaining Telegram channel called “Chtozakartina.” On this channel, she talks about famous paintings in a fascinating manner. She not only discusses the paintings of the Renaissance era, but also ones that were done by modern artists.
Hungarian artist Erzsébet Furmen (Erzsébet Szilajka) has found a new way to combine art and storytelling, while bringing pebbles to life! From fairies to lovely couples, these works are a sight to behold.
The J. Paul Getty Museum, one of the biggest art museums on the West Coast of the United States, started a #artathome movement on Twitter that got people from all over the world interested. People are supposed to recreate their favorite pieces of art using only the things they have at home. People are using everything: children, pets, garden tools, the stuff from their cupboards and fridges — people are really finding new ways of expressing themselves right now.
A Malaysian artist named Lim Heng Swee shared a big secret with the whole world. Turns out, we live on a cat planet, because they’re everywhere around us. They smartly blend into landscapes and become roads, clouds, and even mountains. Can’t see them? Check out the works of the artist below.
On October 31st, one of the brightest woman architects of our time was born — Zaha Hadid, whose name can be translated from Arabic as glorious. In 2019, she would have turned 68 years old. She refused to see things in an ordinary way, her projects were called impossible to build and insane, she lost bids for 17 years, but she became the woman who totally changed the world of architecture.
It’s incredible how much a stationary, lifeless object can affect our thoughts and feelings. We might burst into laughter, start crying, or be left speechless because of a sudden realization, or simply dazzled by the beauty we see. And we hope that the amazing sculptures we’ve found will leave you in awe as well!
As Banksy writes in his book Wall and Piece, “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” No doubt, each street artist tries to impress the audience in their own way and leave a memorable mark on the cities they work in. Some of them even managed to make true masterpieces that really change the whole look of ordinary streets.
Graffiti isn’t always just about paintings on walls. Would you like to see a picture that is brought to life right before your eyes? Sergio Odeith, a street artist from Lissabon, draws illustrations that literally come alive. Thanks to his talent and skills, he often works with such brands as Coca-Cola, Samsung, and Shell.
Cosplay is the art of transforming into different characters. In order to really understand that cosplay is art, you should take a look at the gorgeous girls in this compilation. They are all very different but there is one thing that unites them — their undeniable talent.
John O’Donohue once said, “The human soul is hungry for beauty; we seek it everywhere — in landscape, music, art, clothes, furniture, gardening, companionship, love, religion, and in ourselves.” This is what you’re about to see in this list of photos taken by people who saw beauty all around them.
In the Middle Ages, cake was considered round bread which was heavily roasted from 2 sides. Since then, a lot has changed. Now you can order a cake in the form of a sneaker, a painting by Gustav Klimt, and even a whole palace!
’Indescribable beauty’ is perhaps the only way to describe some of the creative output from various corners of the globe which we’ve seen this year. Seeing some of the art projects of 2015 has to stand as one of the most memorable and impressive events of one’s life.
Legendary Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace has done it again—stealing the show with a jaw-dropping appearance that fans are calling her most transformative yet. At 69, the queen of couture turned heads at The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical charity gala, hosted by Elton John in London.
After 30 years of marriage, Elena found herself questioning everything. Her husband, Mark, was acting distant—secret trips, late nights, and a mysterious folder left her fearing an affair. But when she confronted him, the truth turned out to be far from what she imagined. What began as suspicion became a story of love, sacrifice, and an unforgettable surprise. Here’s her letter.
We know what some famous women looked like only by their portraits. Artists often rely on their own vision while creating paintings, so the heroines on the canvases can be very different from the “originals.” We decided to find photos of famous models to know what the women in the portraits really looked like.
Have you ever seen people who truly know what they’re doing with a throw pillow? Well, you’re in luck—these pros can make even a broom closet look magazine-ready. They have the gift that transforms the ordinary into pure art. Wouldn’t you love a few of them to give your living room a little refresh?
Jeff Hong is an artist known for his work on movies like Tarzan and Mulan. He created a series of images that blend realistic backgrounds with well-known Disney characters. In this series, Hong uses characters that feel nostalgic, precious, and innocent, encouraging viewers to face the serious environmental and social issues present in society today. His work contrasts the magical, familiar world of Disney with the real-world challenges we face, creating a powerful visual impact.
Pierce Brosnan’s son, Paris, is making waves, and fans can’t get enough! The 23-year-old has social media buzzing about his jaw-dropping looks and undeniable resemblance to his dad, the legendary 007. Fans are already calling for him to pick up the Bond baton, saying he’s practically made for the role. Could we be looking at the next James Bond? Social media seems to think so.