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Such was the case with then 26-year-oldChris Salvatoreand his 84-year-old neighbor Norma Cook. After a quick greeting through the screened opening, he asked if he could come inside and say hello. Once Cook agreed, the rest was history. Cook lived alone with her belovedcat, Hermes, who she immediately introduced to Salvatore. And the two quickly bonded over her favorite champagne and neighborhood gossip. Over the course of their almost five-year friendship, they would share many precious memories....

Read on to discover five Jasper Johns artworks and the stories behind them. Here are five Jasper Johns artworks that sought to challenge audiences perceptions of the world. This artwork made Johns one of the first artists to provide polar meanings in a national symbol. Mounted above the target are four plaster casts that depict the lower half of human faces. The faces were referenced from a single model over a period of four months and arranged in non-sequential order....

Desde entonces, ha trabajado en numerosos proyectos utilizando una gran variedad de medios. Sus coloridas obras suelen presentar personajes cosmicos y escenas de otro mundo. Simplemente estoy fascinado por el universo, dice el artista. Me alegra poder hacer algo que me encanta. Max anade: Lo adoro todo. Sigue leyendo para conocer seis datos fascinantes sobre este prolifico artista. Aqui te presentamos seis datos fascinantes sobre el artista germano-estadounidense Peter Max. Ha vivido en todas partes del mundo....

Since then, hes gone on to work on a number of projects using a wide variety of mediums. The artists personal interest in astronomy has also influenced his work throughout his career. His colorful works often feature cosmic characters and otherworldly scenes. I’m just wowed by the universe, says the artist. I’m just glad to do something I love to do. Max adds, I’m adoring it all. Read on to discover six fascinating facts about this prolific artist....

Novalinga says in her TikTok bio, I am Inuk, which is the singular term for Inuit. Instead, they actually press their nose against someones cheek. Usually it’s done with a lot of emotion, Novalinga says. The more love you have for a person, the stronger you do it. The pair demonstrate the affectionate gesture while they giggle, revealing their sweet relationship and deep bond. Check out the video below, and follow Novalinga onTikTokfor more eye-opening information about Inuit culture....

The artist ultimately found his distinct voice in collages he made from 1964 until his death in 1988. Read on to discover five of Beardens most famous works. Here are five iconic Romare Bearden artworks that capture Black American life during the 20th century. In the early 1940s, the artist rendered social-realist scenes of working-class Black Americans in the South using gouache. Despite the paintings title, the mens clothes do not suggest that they are factory workers....

Within his short career, he created over 3,000 works on paper and around 300 paintings on canvas. A rebel who rejected tradition, Schiele dropped out of art school but never stopped making art. He was mentored by fellow Austrian painterGustav Klimtwho took him under his wing in 1907. Egon Schiele, 1918 (Photo: Public domain, viaWikimedia Commons) The two collaborated, became life-long friends, and even had the same muse. At age 28, Schiele tragically died of the Spanish fluthree days after the death of his pregnant wife....

Dessandales funeraires doreesaux somptueux sarcophages, les vestiges de leur savoir-faire se trouvent dans les musees du monde entier. Cependant, pour apprecier pleinement l’effet de ces sepultures opulentes, il faut voir la tombe d’origine. La collection la plus celebre et la plus elaboree de tombes royales s’appelle laVallee des Rois. À l’intérieur du tombeau de Ramsès V et Ramsès VI, Vallée des Rois (Photo : Tim Adams viaWikimedia Commons,Attribution 3.0 Unported)...

La conception de la structure a ete inspiree par larbre du sang-dragon (alias le Dragonnier de Socotra). Le toit circulaire est transforme en une grande colonne centrale qui supporte le poids de la structure. Le pavillon examine egalement attentivement la facon dont le batiment traite leau. Photo : Dubai Expo 2020 La conception de la canopee et des arbres a eau environnants aide a recueillir les eaux pluviales. Le paysage le fait a plus petite echelle et est concu pour filtrer leau....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Do you have a fascination with all-things sparkly? If so, these crystal-inspired ceramics by Collin Lynch (ofEssarai Ceramics) are sure to catch your eye....

Esta creadora convierte cafe derramado en obras de arte que parecen detalladas pinturas con acuarela. En su bio deInstagram, la artista dice: Mi futuro comienza cuando me despierto todas las mananas. Todos los dias encuentro algo creativo que hacer con mi vida. La aventura de Bernardelli con el arte con cafe comenzo por casualidad. Desde bocetos arquitectonicos hasta estudios de rostros humanos, Bernardelli encuentra inspiracion en todas partes. Incluso ha recreado obras maestras del Renacimiento italiano con sus creaciones con cafe....

Aunque puede sonar muy loco, es algo que uno puede encontrar en el sur de Brasil. Conocidos como paleomadrigueras, estos tuneles pueden medir hasta 600 metros de largo y 1.8 metros de altura. Unas semanas mas tarde, regreso y entro en el agujero. Foto: Amilcar Adamy/CPRM Dada su experiencia, sabia que ningun fenomeno natural podria crear una cueva con esas caracteristicas. Pero, que es una paleomadriguera? Utilizando Google y examinando fotos publicadas por otras personas, ha podido documentar mas de1,500 paleomadrigueras....

Pero alguna vez te has preguntado por que esta elegante ave se volvio un sinonimo de la papiroflexia? Hoy en dia, la gente sigue haciendo y regalando grullas de origami como simbolo de esperanza y amor. Sigue leyendo para descubrir la historia y el significado de la grulla de papel. Foto:Ron Lach El origami se conocia inicialmente comoorikata(formas plegadas). Sin embargo, la artesania paso a conocerse como origami en 1880....