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Tilda Swinton Slept in a Glass Box at MoMa Because Art [PHOTOS]

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:12:56 +0000

Actress Tilda Swinton befuddled visitors at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art with a surprise visit that involved her sleeping (or appearing to sleep) inside a glass box. It’s an art exhibit dubbed ‘The Maybe’ — and we’re guessing David Blaine is probably pretty pissed that he didn’t think of it first. ‘The Maybe’ was first [...]

Watch an Astounding 'One Second Every Day for a Year' Video

Emerald Catron — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:20:40 +0000

This one goes out to all the people who are looking for something to make them feel like lazy sacks of goo who sit around on the couch all day and never do anything. To be fair, Cesar Kuriyama saved up to take an entire year off from work and made this video then. So [...]

Artist's 3-D Drawings Will Blow Your Mind

Emerald Catron — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:45:23 +0000

If you look closely, the hint that this is not an actual Rubik's cube in this amazing video is right in front of you. Two yellow center squares, good luck solving that! These amazing illustrations are so lifelike you might want to put some tarps down, because your mind will be blown. Then at the end, there's a cat because this is

Woman Buys Valuable Painting at Goodwill for $9.99

Don Deane — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:15:30 +0000

When North Carolina resident Beth Feeback bought a painting for $9.99 at a Goodwill store, she had no idea she’d just scored a valuable work of art. Turns out, the painting was by a notable New York-based abstract artist and was worth in the range of $20,000. According to Feeback, the painting was one of [...]

Thomas Kinkade, 'Painter of Light,' Dies at Age 54 – Learn About His Life and Work

Kathy Landin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:43:36 +0000

You might not know his name, but you definitely know his work. Thomas Kinkade painted quaint scenes of cottages, cobblestone paths and warm, glowing windows, seemingly lit as an invitation to come inside. He had mass appeal that made him a household name and the target of disapproval from art critics. Kinkade passed away unexpectedly on Friday at the age of 54.

Artist Brings Dead Trees Back to Life With Technicolor Paint Job

Dylan Schenker — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:38:56 +0000

Artist Curtis Kilhorn is making it his mission to restore beauty to dead trees in the Colorado wilderness. Kilhorn paints their remains in a rainbow of bright colors, turning a dried-up tree skeleton into a technicolor conversation piece, and will install his creations in customers’ backyards. He says the intention of the installations is to remind people “of the splendor of the world around us” but we think it’s a righteous way to recycle. Mother Nature would be proud.

Why So Serious, Steve Martin?

Amber Brockett — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:29:08 +0000

My hubby and I think Steve Martin is one of the funniest guys out there and also one of the oddest (See "The Man With Two Brains") So when I heard he was coming to Albany, I decided to treat us. Well, from what I hear, Steve isn't so interested in comedy anymore...

Amazing Money Origami

Eric Meier — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:12:59 +0000

A dollar won't get you much these days, unless you're Won Park, whose amazing money origami art is pictured here. Click through to see his sculptures, all made out of dollar bills. (Via Buzzfeed)