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Applied Art Painting

Batik artist Irina Kazimirova

20.10.201422.03.2020

Batik artist Irina Kazimirova
Traditionally, hand-painted silk shawls, scarves, dresses, or anythins look charming, if they are unique and made by a talented master. For example, like Irina Kazimirova. Her batik, stands on a par with the works of classical art painting. Irina Kazimirova’s work – well known among artists and professionals of decorative art. She is a member of the Union of Artists of Russia and the International Association of Art IAA-UNESCO. The latest personal exhibition of Irina Kazimirova “In search of harmony” was the seventh solo exhibition of the artist. In addition, her exhibitions took place in Moscow, Erfurt, Paderborn (Germany) and Calcutta (India). Irina Kazimirova participated in more than 30 exhibitions in Moscow, Yaroslavl, Vladimir, Kostroma, Kazan, Milan, and Luxembourg.
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Painting

Funny street art by David Zinn

20.10.201422.03.2020

Funny street art by David Zinn
Self-taught street artist David Zinn draws nice and cute creatures on the walls and pavements, uplifting passers-by. The artworks performed in a simple technique, but look very lively and realistic. These small windows into the fairy-tale world make urban spaces more positive and comfortable. Despite the fact that David Zinn never studied fine art, he creates moving pictures, instantly eye-catching. The author skillfully works with the prospect, so that men and animals in his works appear three-dimensional. Funny street art fascinates with its dynamics – all the characters involved in drawing are doing some action.
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Architecture

Manhole covers Art

19.10.201422.03.2020

Manhole covers Art
In 2000-2001, in Moscow took place the global mail-art project “Sewers of the World, Unite!”. And its foundation beczme the manhole photos from around the world, as well as the author’s interpretation of the theme in the form of creative projects and facilities.
Located in a completely incomprehensible places, manholes have become an integral part of the city streets. We pass by, without even noticing them –
on the road, or right on the sidewalks. Meanwhile, if the manholes are on the road – they perform utilitarian function. However, with sidewalks the story is different. Noteworthy, manholes on the pedestrian zone can not be ugly, because tourists judge about the city by design of the manholes as well. And in the cities where people love and respect their place of living, the manholes can be a real piece of art.
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Painting

Ukrainian surrealist artist Ivan Marchuk

19.10.201422.03.2020

Ukrainian surrealist artist Ivan Marchuk
Talented artist Ivan Marchuk invented his unique way of painting – “dabbing-on”, that creates an unusual effect of luminescence of his works. Listed among the 100 living geniuses, Ivan Marchuk – People’s Artist of Ukraine, winner of the National Prize of Ukraine and an Honorary Citizen of Ternopil. Born May 12, 1936, in the village of Moskalevka, Ternopol region, he graduated from Lvov Institute of Applied Art. In 1989 Ivan Marchuk emigrated to Australia, lived in Canada and the United States. In 2001 Ivan Marchuk returned to Kiev, where he lives and works now.
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Jewelry

Art brooches by Azumi Sakata

19.10.201422.03.2020

Art brooches by Azumi Sakata
Born in Kanagawa, Japanese artist Azumi Sakata got her Bachelor of Fine Arts after graduating from the Musashino Art University in Tokyo in 1994. Besides, Master of Fine Arts after studying at Royal college of Art in London, England in 1997. Talented artist jeweler has created the whole gallery of beautifully embroidered accessories made in a traditional goldwork technique. The artist uses gold metal thread, pearl, coral, Czech glass beads, leather for creating brooches, bags, amulets, and pendants. She successfully exhibits and sells her gorgeous handmade accessories, which are all unique, to private collectors.
Among her last solo and group art exhibitions – 2013 “I’m not afraid” in Tokyo and Brighton. Azumi Sakata loves embroidery work which she has mastered at the highest level. According to Azumi Sakata, her art brooches – based on three main concepts: “Life and Death”, “Fear and Love”, and “To express invisible things”. Azumi Sakata lives in Tokio, where she teaches art.
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Sculpture

Rotating Glass Sculpture by Christopher Jobson

18.10.201422.03.2020

Rotating Glass Sculpture by Christopher Jobson
Born in 1988, Thomas Medicus is a talented Austrian conceptual artist working in a studio of stained glass windows. Among many of his art projects is a rotating Glass Sculpture. In particular, it consists from 160 glass strips, which reveal several anamorphic images of fish, and a bird. According to Thomas Medicus, each detail of his sculpture – handpainted in the technique of stained glass. Meanwhile, he calls his curious glass sculpture “Emulsifier”. When the art object is rotating, a viewer can observe the hidden images from the right angle. Currently the artist lives in Innsbruck, Austria.
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Applied Art Miniature

Carved goose eggs by Piotr Bockenheim

18.10.201422.03.2020

Carved goose eggs by Piotr Bockenheim
Nicknamed peregrin71, Piotr Bockenheim is a talented Polish artist. He uses a reductive drilling technique to transform goose eggs into slithering tangles of string and various geometric or floral patterns. According to critics, his intricately carved goose eggs are similar to the works of skillful artists jewelers.
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