This one’s a blast from the past—or June 17, 2019, to be exact. It may be old news, but man, it’s too cool not to bring up. Folks, this is a skatepark diorama by an artist, Jaffa Saba, who “makes anything sometimes” (which checks out, judging by the number of […]
Famed Spanish porcelain maker LLADRÓ’s Japanese business just elevated the stature of Darth Vader. Jumping in on the Star Wars Celebration, LLADRÓ Japan Co., Ltd. has unveiled the classiest—and possibly the most luxe—Darth Vader collectible ever: the Darth Vader Cherry Blossom Porcelain Statue, aka Darth Vader (Sakura). I know. The […]
What happens when a V12-powered work of art meets, well, actual art? You get Reflections of Speed, a massive light sculpture by British-American artist Anthony James, inspired by the Aston Martin Vanquish. Unveiled at Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont during Frieze Los Angeles, this 6,000-pound (2,721 kg) behemoth transforms the sleek curves […]
Clear some garage space (or, more accurately, some floor space), because someone just spent £201,000 on a car you can’t even drive. Yes, that’s right—a full-scale Porsche 934 sculpture, made entirely of tubular wireframe, has sold for over three times the price of an actual, roadworthy 930 Turbo. But who […]
Balenciaga has taken its high-octane flair to uncharted waters—quite literally—by merging the sleek world of Formula 1 with the predatory grace of hammerhead sharks. In collaboration with Japanese artist Showichi Kaneda, the fashion house has unveiled F1-inspired shark sculptures that are as striking as they are conceptually wild. Dubbed the […]
You’ve heard of tear gas, but how about a tear gun? And no, it’s not what riot police are packing. This weapon—if you can call it that—turns sorrow into ammo, literally. Conceived by Taiwan-born artist Yi Fei Chen during her time at the Design Academy Eindhoven, the Tear Gun is […]
What happens when you blend stunning underwater photography, A-list actresses, and a sprinkle of James Cameron? You get Christy Lee Rogers’ breathtaking artworks featuring Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, and Kate Winslet—captured in a way that makes you wonder if they’re starring in their own Renaissance painting, only this time, submerged […]
Before the lifesize McLaren LEGO Technic Formula 1 car deconstructed sculpture, McLaren commisioned a lifesize LEGO sculpture in memory of the Brazilian Formula 1 racing legend Ayrton Senna who died in a tragic accident on the race track 30 years ago. The lifesize sculpture of the 1988 MP4/4 is a […]
McLaren cars are no stranger to having the lifesize LEGO treatment. There is another but this time, it is very different. Not only Lifesize McLaren Formula 1 car is something new but unlike the McLaren Senna and McLaren 720S, this latest sculpture—which is based on the first-ever Technic Formula 1 […]
It has been a while since MSCHF has showcased any art-related projects. Even when they have, these projects often get overshadowed by their many fun products. But this time, their latest art/capitalist endeavor, dubbed Museum of Forgeries: Picasso Edition, has captured our full attention. Let’s be honest, with a title […]
The language of flowers, a nuanced form of communication, has been woven into the fabric of human expression for centuries, transcending verbal and written languages. In the realm of art, particularly in bouquet of flowers paintings, this language transforms canvases into rich, symbolic narratives. This article delves into the historical […]