Sculptures of Ancient Andean Gods Carved Into a Mountain in Peru

The South American country of Peru is world-famous for its Incan ruins, especially the archaeological site ofMacchu Picchu. De Titan used only a chisel and hammer to add these incredible works of art into the mountain face. All of the sculptures range between 15 and 17 meters (49.2 and 55.8 feet) in height. Apukunaq Tianan’s opening in 2021 coincides with the bicentennial year of Peru’s independence. Peruvian sculptor Michael de Titan has carved figures based on Andean gods into the same rock....

June 30, 2021 · 1 min · 96 words · Susan Hooper

These Adventurous Raft Hotels Let You Camp on a Lake in Belgium

If you are looking for a unique hotel experience for an adventurous spirit, look no further thanVlotkamp. The design of each unit is made up of five floating modules that create the raft. The plan for Vlotkamp was inspired by a few things. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the designers to reconsider travel and how people can safely enjoy new experiences. it’s possible for you to find availability from June 1 September 28, 2021 on Vlotkamp’swebsite....

June 30, 2021 · 1 min · 90 words · Vanessa Murillo

4,500-Year-Old Egyptian Wood Statue With Rock Crystal Eyes Boasts Incredible Craftsmanship

Statue of the Egyptian scribe Kaaper, circa 2500 BCE. (Photo: Djehouty viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0) The ancient Egyptians were master artisans and artists. For the past several centuries, archeologists have consistently discovered fine works that continue to awe viewers. Statue of the Egyptian scribe Ka’aper, circa 2500 BCE. (Photo: Djehouty viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0) This wooden statue is an incredibly lifelike piece of art whose craftsmanship is almost impossible to believe....

June 29, 2021 · 2 min · 270 words · Nathan Stark

Artist Transforms Building Façade in France With Delicate Painted Lace

Polishstreet artistNeSpoonis known for creating murals based on delicate patterns of antique lace. And now, she’s brought her unique style to a small town in French Brittany. As usual, the artist turned to the past so you can create the pattern for her work. In this case, she used 19th-century French needle lace as her inspiration. Working freehand, NeSpoon passed six days under inclement weather painting the building. As usual, NeSpoon’s work brings class and nostalgia to the architecture that she paints....

June 29, 2021 · 1 min · 150 words · Judith Warren

Ces tatouages en Trompe-l’œil Ressemblent à des Autocollants Posés sur la Peau

Des personnages deMario KartaFurbee, Cormier a encre a peu pres tous les personnages emblematiques de notre enfance. Tout le monde me dit que mes tatouages ressemblent a des autocollants , explique Cormier a My Modern Met. Il etait donc logique dajouter un fond blanc et de les faire ressembler a de vrais autocollants. Depuis sa specialisation dans les tatouages autocollants, Cormier n’a eu de cesse d’affiner son art. En plus des bordures blanches, chaque design astucieux comporte des ombres intelligentes et des plis de papier realistes....

June 29, 2021 · 1 min · 114 words · Francisco Maynard

Esta estatua egipcia con ojos de cuarzo de 4,500 años de antigüedad es toda una obra de arte

En los ultimos siglos, los arqueologos han descubierto obras extraordinarias que continuan asombrando a los estudiosos. Entre estas estatuas legendarias hay una del escriba y sacerdoteKa’aper(tambien conocido como Kaaper o Sheikh el-Balad). Esta estatua de madera es una obra de arte increiblemente realista cuyo proceso artesanal es casi dificil de creer. Estatua del escriba egipcio Ka’aper, alrededor del 2500 a. C. (Foto: Djehouty víaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0) Los detalles de esta obra hiperrealista y bellamente elaborada demuestran la inmensa habilidad de los antiguos artesanos....

June 29, 2021 · 1 min · 167 words · Jennifer Thomas

Este fotógrafo sueco toma tiernas imágenes de curiosas ardillas rojas

Kaapa lleva anos haciendose amigo de las ardillas rojas para captarlas en sus momentos mas interesantes. Sin embargo, tambien tienen mucho tiempo para jugar. Las fotos de Kaapa muestran lo curiosas que son cuando se trata de su camara. Las ardillas tambien son criaturas extremadamente agiles, y les encanta saltar entre los arboles. Una de las imagenes de Kaapa, en particular, capta esta caracteristica de una forma muy divertida. La imagen fue una de las finalistas de losComedy Wildlife Photography Awards, y seguro te hara sonreir....

June 29, 2021 · 1 min · 145 words · Melanie Morris

Estos tatuajes con ilusión óptica parecen despegarse de tu piel

Sus disenos parecen despegarse de la piel! Desde Mario hasta un Furby, Cormier ha entintado muchos personajes iconicos de nuestra infancia. Todos decian que mis tatuajes parecianstickers, Cormier le dice My Modern Met. Asi que tenia sentido agregar un fondo blanco y hacer que parecieran pegatinas reales. Desde que se especializo en los tatuajes de calcomanias, Cormier ha refinado este arte. En conjunto con los bordes blancos, cada diseno tiene un sombreado ingenioso y pliegues realistas....

June 29, 2021 · 1 min · 99 words · Adam Sanchez

Girl With a Pearl Earring: Unraveling the Mysterious Masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age

Photo:CC BY 3.0, viaWikimedia CommonsThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:CC BY 3.0, viaWikimedia CommonsThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as theDutch Golden Age....

June 29, 2021 · 2 min · 348 words · Thomas Fernandez

Las flores de azúcar de esta talentosa chef de repostería son tan detalladas que parecen de verdad

Estas flores parecen haber sido tomadas de un hermoso jardin, pero en realidad son decoraciones de pastel. Son el toque perfecto para sus pasteles de boda! Quedo hipnotizada por sus formas y decidio aprender como hacerlas usando libros y tutoriales en linea. Murray esculpe cada flor realista con azucar glass y usa gomas comestibles para agregar estructura. Su receta tambien incluye merengue en polvo y gelatina para mayor estabilidad. Despues de esculpirlos, Murray espolvorea cada petalo con pigmento comestible para lograr tonos suaves y realistas....

June 29, 2021 · 1 min · 174 words · Frank Stephens

Talented Pastry Chef Sculpts Sugar Flowers That Look Just Like Real Blooms

Murray discovered sugar flowers when she was 19 years old, during a year off from art school. Murray sculpts each realistic flower from icing sugar and uses edible gums to add structure. Her recipe also includes meringue powder and gelatin for extra stability. After she sculpts them, Murray dusts each petal with edible pigment to achieve the soft, lifelike hues. Not to mention the finishing touches like calyxes and pollen so they really come to life....

June 29, 2021 · 1 min · 198 words · Daniel Sanchez

Trick-of-the-Eye Tattoos Look Like Stickers You Could Peel off Your Skin

Canadian tattoo artistLuke Cormierallows you to commemorate our past love of colorful decals with his cartoon-inspired tattoos. Each one looks just like stickers that could peel off your skin. FromMario Kartcharacters to Furbee, Cormier has inked pretty much every iconic character from our childhoods. He renders each design using colorful ink and graphic lines, allowing them to pop from his clients skin. Everyone said my tattoos looked like stickers, Cormier told My Modern Met....

June 29, 2021 · 1 min · 162 words · Kimberly Watkins

Ces Insectes Brodés aux Ailes en 3D Semblent Plus Vrais que Nature

Il se peut que cet article contienne des liens d’affiliation. My Modern Met gagne une commission lorsque vous effectuez un achat. Veuillez lire notrepage affiliationpour plus d’informations. Il se peut que cet article contienne des liens d’affiliation. My Modern Met gagne une commission lorsque vous effectuez un achat. Veuillez lire notrepage affiliationpour plus d’informations. Des bourdons aux papillons, chaque creation souligne la beaute fragile des ailes dinsectes. Pour l’une des pieces, Zaniewski a utilise un fil de couleur arc-en-ciel pour creer l’Uranie de Madagascar ....

June 28, 2021 · 1 min · 149 words · Deanna Newton