Three Damien Hirst sculptures made by preserving animals in formaldehyde – thought to have originated during his peak in 1990s – were in fact only made in 2017 and were ‘artificially aged’, a news investigation has asserted. The three pieces – including a preserved dove, a shark and two calves – have been celebrated at […]
Bognor Regis park becomes home to crafted animal sculptures
Simon Groves (Photo: Arun District Council) Wild animals of all shapes and sizes have taken up residence in the refurbished Sunken Gardens, thanks to local wood sculptor Simon Groves. The chainsaw artist was tasked with creating the sculptures as part of the refurbishment of the much-loved Bognor Regis gardens. Before he got to work, a […]
Archaeologists in Turkey Have Unearthed Human and Animal Sculptures That Are the Earliest Examples of Prehistoric Art
Archaeology Pigment residue suggests that the objects could be the oldest painted sculptures ever found. Adam Schrader 3 hours ago A statue of a human, roughly 7.5-feet tall, has a realistic facial expression and has been called one of the “most impressive examples of prehistoric art.” Photo: Courtesy of Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. […]
Fun With Kids: Free-to-play mega inflatables, marine animal sculptures, science video contest
If your teenager has a knack for explaining complex scientific principles in an engaging way, encourage him or her to join the Breakthrough Junior Challenge video competition. Not only will the winner score a US$250,000 (S$338,518) post-secondary scholarship, he or she can also look forward to meeting notable names in the science industry at a […]
Artist Transforms Pieces of Scrap Metal Into Animal Sculptures
Artist Leah Jeffrey, better known as Bruised Reed Studio, gives scrap metal a new life. She uses discarded materials to create exquisite modern sculptures of animals such as birds, frogs, rabbits, and more. These welded pieces lovingly depict different fauna while also maintaining some of the unique characteristics of the individual parts including gears and […]
Japanese Artist Turns 40 Iconic Animal Memes Into Sculptures, And It’s Hard To Tell Which Are Funnier (New Pics)
A sculptor from Japan is turning famous animals of the internet into intricate works of art. From fluffy cats openly hating the salad they’re being served, to agile raccoons parkouring between trees, an anonymous creative who goes online by the name Meetissai is featuring them all. Recreating the stars of viral images and videos as […]