A non-fungible token (NFT) is a special type of cryptographic token which represents something unique; non-fungible tokens are thus not mutually interchangeable.[1] This is in contrast to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, and many network or utility tokens that are fungible in nature.[2] Non-fungible tokens are used to create verifiable digital scarcity, as well as digital ownership, and the possibility of asset interoperability across multiple platforms.[3] NFTs are used in several…
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Sister Wendy British religious sister and art historian
Wendy Mary Beckett[1] (25 February 1930 – 26 December 2018), better known as Sister Wendy, was a British religious sister[2] and art historian[3] who became well known internationally during the 1990s when she presented a series of BBC television documentaries on the history of art.[4] Her programmes, such as Sister Wendy’s Odyssey and Sister Wendy’s Grand Tour, often drew a 25 percent share of the British viewing audience.[5] In 1997, Sister Wendy made her US…
Read MoreThe Basílica de la Sagrada Família
The Basílica de la Sagrada Família (Catalan: [bəˈzilikə ðə lə səˈɣɾaðə fəˈmiljə]; Spanish: Basílica de la Sagrada Familia; ‘Basilica of the Holy Family‘),[4] also known as the Sagrada Família, is a large unfinished Roman Catholic minor basilica in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed by Spanish/Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), his work on the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[5] On 7 November 2010, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the church and proclaimed it a minor basilica.[6][7][8] On 19 March 1882, construction…
Read MoreResonance by cEvin Key
“GORGEOUSLY CRAFTED NEW MUSIC FROM CEVIN KEY. METICULOUS ORCHESTRATION AND ATMOSPHERICS FOR THESE DARK TIMES. FALL IN LOVE AGAIN WITH ACCOMPANIMENTS BY IAMX: NEW RELEASE ON RESONANCE OUT IN FEBRUARY” – ARTSTRADA MAGAZINE (new) IAMX / CEVIN KEY COLLABORATION SINGLE https://brap.bandcamp.com/album/resonance Resonance by cEvin Key Pre-order of Resonance. You get 3 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and…
Read MoreAlita Battle Angel Full-Size Bust by QUEEN STUDIOS
Alita Battle Angel Full-Size Bust SO FREAKING COOL!!!! Deposit: $900.00SKU: QS01Availability: Pre-Order. Shipping ETA Q4 2020 Full Price: $2750 (including deposit) Are you interested in the Special Version with removable heart? It is exclusively available through Queen Studio’s website right here.Specifications Alita Battle Angel life-size bust by Queen Studios Licensed by 20th Century Fox Silicone skin, artificial hair and custom glass eyes Polystone body…
Read More“In America” art Installation visualization / Covid19 pandemic
Join Us Community members are invited to plant flags – and personalize them with names of lost loved ones – from Friday, Oct 23rd to Monday, November 30th during “open” hours: Monday-Friday: 11am – Sunset Saturday & Sunday: 9am – Sunset “In America” Installation to remain “Open” until November 30th Visitors check-in at the reception tent on the DC Armory Parade Ground located…
Read More[Artist spotlight] Luchita Hurtado
Luchita Hurtado was born in Maiquetía, Venezuela, in 1920. Working in painting, drawing, and prints, Hurtado has experimented with many different styles over the course of her 80-year career, yet maintained a unique, independent practice that explores the relationship between the human body and the natural world. Luchita Hurtado (October 28, 1920 – August 13, 2020) was a Venezuelan-born painter from Santa Monica, California and Arroyo…
Read Morethe Outsider Art of Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey has been drawing and painting since he was a kid. And for several years now, Carrey has been making art that is as expressive and emotive as his work as an actor. When he is not involved in new movie projects much of his time is spent in his New York art studio. Some of his work has…
Read MoreBoombox art car
Boombox: INSOMNIAC EVENTS Modeled after a 1980s ghetto blaster, the Boombox art car joined the Insomniac fleet in 2012 and has since made appearances at EDC Las Vegas, EDC New York, Beyond Wonderland, Beyond Wonderland Bay Area, and Burning Man, where the original idea for the design came about more than 10 years ago. Originally named the Rockbox, the art…
Read MoreTouch Board Pro Kit – expressive and audiovisual painting
“Medium” is an interactive, expressive and audiovisual painting created by Bay Dam and Souleymane Konaté, as part of the “Stretched Terrains” travelling artistic residency project. The team used the Touch Board Pro Kit for their installations. They built 2 installations; one at the workshop with children from the village and the other one was exhibited abroad. The focus will be on the final project, because…
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is an upcoming role-playing video game developed and published by CD Projekt. Adapted from the tabletop game Cyberpunk 2020, it is set fifty-seven years later in dystopian Night City, California, an open world in which a group known as Edgerunners serve society in eight different roles, which the player is free to choose and customise a character from. Player agency and choice lead to alternate endings. Using…
Read MoreProject 77 is a fantastic art book that provides a glimpse into a massive universe
In just a few short years, ArtStation has grown to become a virtual home to hundreds of thousands of artists in Creative and Media & Entertainment industries. We’re delighted to officially kick off ArtStation Media, the all new publishing division that will bring high quality ArtStation produced art books in collaboration with artists in the community. ArtStation Media’s first edition, Martin…
Read MoreContemporary Art 101 Lecture Series and Classes
Contemporary Art 101 is a Members-only art history lecture series at the Art School. This spring, we are delighted to continue this wildly popular series with Dr. Kate Green, featuring eye-opening lectures on various topics in contemporary art since the 1990s. Contemporary Art 101 is available in both a daytime and evening session. Both series start February 2. Space is…
Read MoreVanessa Ruiz: The spellbinding art of human anatomy
Vanessa Ruiz: The spellbinding art of human anatomy Vanessa Ruiz takes us on an illustrated journey of human anatomical art over the centuries, sharing captivating images that bring this visual science — and the contemporary artists inspired by it — to life. “Anatomical art has the power to reach far beyond the pages of a medical textbook,” she says, “connecting…
Read MoreThe Fantastic Alien Worlds of Concept Artist Christian Lorenz Scheurer
The Fantastic Alien Worlds of Concept Artist Christian Lorenz Scheurer Ever wondered who dreams up the otherworldly architecture and cities you see in movies like Thor 2 and Man of Steel? http://www.christianlorenzscheurer.com/
Read MoreHISTORY OF BANKSY
Banksy Banksy is an England-based graffiti artist, political activist and film director of unverified identity. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. banksy.co.uk/ Born: 1974, Bristol, United Kingdom Education: Bristol Cathedral Choir School Movies: Exit Through the Gift Shop, The Antics Roadshow Periods: Graffiti, Street art Awards: Independent Spirit…
Read MoreLONDON & ART + BBC Documentary
Art Map London TimeOut London Art London, England’s capital, set on the River Thames, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of…
Read MoreTwo Minute Papers – Artistic Style Transfer For Videos
Artificial neural networks were inspired by the human brain and simulate how neurons behave when they are shown a sensory input (e.g., images, sounds, etc). They are known to be excellent tools for image recognition, any many other problems beyond that – they also excel at weather predictions, breast cancer cell mitosis detection, brain image segmentation and toxicity prediction…
Read MoreAustin to be home to $100,000 international art prize
Austin now has a major international art prize that elevates the city to a new status in the global art world. The Contemporary Austin announced Thursday that it will be host to the Suzanne Deal Booth Art Prize, a $100,000 unrestricted biennial award given to an artist of any age, any nationality and working in any medium. In addition, the…
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We live in unprecedented times. As our young Democracy gasps for air under a murderous automaton masquerading as a mediocre salesman come president. Now is the time to break the safety glass and create extraordinary art. Set the sky on fire. † “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” – Pablo Picasso † “If you…
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