animals in art (144 articles)
sperm whale lands on the banks of the seine river to raise environmental awareness
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the beached animal—although very realistic—is a replica installed by the belgian captain boomer collective.
the beached animal—although very realistic—is a replica installed by the belgian captain boomer collective.
japanese designer handcrafts pigeon pumps for walking around tokyo parks
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using a pair of inexpensive black heels, styrofoam, and felt, keiko ohata designed and handcrafted a set of functional, feathered footwear.
using a pair of inexpensive black heels, styrofoam, and felt, keiko ohata designed and handcrafted a set of functional, feathered footwear.
florentijn hofman's oversized octopus forms an immersive playscape in shenzhen
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in a new seaside development in shenzhen, a larger-than-life sized creature sits in the center of a public park.
in a new seaside development in shenzhen, a larger-than-life sized creature sits in the center of a public park.
rohan sharad dahotre dresses animals with tribal doodles
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‘animal doodles’ is a series of pictures found on google that the designer has intervened with his illustrations, drawing his imagination into them.
‘animal doodles’ is a series of pictures found on google that the designer has intervened with his illustrations, drawing his imagination into them.
artist constructs cube animals with bizarre bodies and angular anatomies
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an owl is turned into a remarkably rectangular bird, a polar bear takes on a decidedly pointed posture, and a mouse mimics a character straight out of minecraft.
an owl is turned into a remarkably rectangular bird, a polar bear takes on a decidedly pointed posture, and a mouse mimics a character straight out of minecraft.
faith47 paints predator and prey, where wild animals take over miami's wynwood walls
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titled 'corda nostra una palpitant' (our hearts beat together), the piece illustrates the intense moment of a hunt, as a pride of wild lions spot their next meal.
titled 'corda nostra una palpitant' (our hearts beat together), the piece illustrates the intense moment of a hunt, as a pride of wild lions spot their next meal.
frans post's 'animals in brazil' exhibited at rijks museum in haarlem
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alexander de bruin has recently discovered an exceptional collection of 34 unknown drawings of brazilian animals, strongly linking them to 17th century artist frans post.
alexander de bruin has recently discovered an exceptional collection of 34 unknown drawings of brazilian animals, strongly linking them to 17th century artist frans post.
billelis' virtually-etched insects form a golden-toned 'engraved entomology'
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the digital inscription of myriad motifs are applied to the shells of various insects.
the digital inscription of myriad motifs are applied to the shells of various insects.
UFO chicken coup by jakub szczęsny provides animals with an 'extraterrestrial' abode
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the playful addition of a transparent viewing orb allows visitors and caretakers to peek inside the coup.
the playful addition of a transparent viewing orb allows visitors and caretakers to peek inside the coup.
florentijn hofman's PETS provide a warm welcome at amsterdam's schiphol airport
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the two animals were chosen for their universal association with home, warmth, safety and protection.
the two animals were chosen for their universal association with home, warmth, safety and protection.
seth casteel captures rescue kittens and cats mid-pounce
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arms outstretched, each of the felines are captured in casteel's signature up-close, mid-action style.
arms outstretched, each of the felines are captured in casteel's signature up-close, mid-action style.
florentijn hofman builds behemoth bear from conifer tree branches
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on the grounds surrounding a former aviation school in the netherlands, the dutch artist has erected a 13-meter-tall bear called 'conibeer'.
on the grounds surrounding a former aviation school in the netherlands, the dutch artist has erected a 13-meter-tall bear called 'conibeer'.
giant dachshund 'moves to brooklyn' in this absurdly out-of-proportion photo series
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mitch boyer has realized the book 'vivian the dog moves to brooklyn', sharing the story of a giant dog who moves to the city.
mitch boyer has realized the book 'vivian the dog moves to brooklyn', sharing the story of a giant dog who moves to the city.
karina eibatova tiles a magical jungle within casa cook hotel in greece
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the decorative drawing depicts both real and imagined creatures amid a lush landscape of botanical life.
the decorative drawing depicts both real and imagined creatures amid a lush landscape of botanical life.
'3D printed' animals illustrate the irreplaceable nature of endangered species
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the campaign aims to draw a comparison between technologies that can easily build and construct matter, like 3D-printing, and the fragility of animal life.
the campaign aims to draw a comparison between technologies that can easily build and construct matter, like 3D-printing, and the fragility of animal life.
ceslovas cesnakevicius releases a zoo of wild animals on european city streets
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on the streets of some of the most visited european cities in the world, a family of penguins emerges from a subway station in paris, three zebras nonchalantly cross the road, and »
on the streets of some of the most visited european cities in the world, a family of penguins emerges from a subway station in paris, three zebras nonchalantly cross the road, and a gorilla peruses the shelves of a record store.
florentijn hofman forms floating fish from foam kick boards in wuzhen, china
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on the still water surrounding an old amphitheater, the dutch artist has set an oversized 'floating fish' among the picturesque landscape of wuzhen's west scenic district.
on the still water surrounding an old amphitheater, the dutch artist has set an oversized 'floating fish' among the picturesque landscape of wuzhen's west scenic district.
huang yong ping suspends sculptural sea monster from qatar museums gallery ceiling
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as part of an exhibition of 15 contemporary chinese creatives curated by cai guo-qiang, the artist has installed 'wu zei' in a circular gallery space.
as part of an exhibition of 15 contemporary chinese creatives curated by cai guo-qiang, the artist has installed 'wu zei' in a circular gallery space.
makerie studio handcrafts paper golden goose and gilded eggs
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enchanted by the ornamentation of moroccan architecture, and the imaginative imagery of fairy tales, the studio has handcrafted a golden bird using rare and fine paper sheets.
enchanted by the ornamentation of moroccan architecture, and the imaginative imagery of fairy tales, the studio has handcrafted a golden bird using rare and fine paper sheets.
nick brandt installs images of east africa's vanishing wildlife in industrialized wastelands
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for the series 'inherit the dust', the british photographer documents the impact of man's presence in places where animals used to roam, but no longer can.
for the series 'inherit the dust', the british photographer documents the impact of man's presence in places where animals used to roam, but no longer can.
diana beltran herrera's paper aviary comprises hundreds of sculptural birds
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the colorful collection of animals is sculpted with a precise hyperrealism that matches the personalities and peculiarities of each species.
the colorful collection of animals is sculpted with a precise hyperrealism that matches the personalities and peculiarities of each species.
jyo john mulloor's custom made glasses give wearers the eyes of an animal
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each of the facial features are superimposed onto the frames, forming a sharp juxtaposition between the female figure and the non-human face she wears.
each of the facial features are superimposed onto the frames, forming a sharp juxtaposition between the female figure and the non-human face she wears.
flora borsi combines human + animal features into a single self-portrait
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for each composition, borsi matches her hairstyle, makeup, and eye color to match the characteristics of each animal, dying her hair orange to mimic the hue of a goldfish and »
for each composition, borsi matches her hairstyle, makeup, and eye color to match the characteristics of each animal, dying her hair orange to mimic the hue of a goldfish and painting her face snow white to match the texture of a dove.
julien nonnon projects a digital street art safari across orlando architecture
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during two nights in november, nonnon projected new characters and creatures around downtown orlando, allowing the collection of smartly-dressed figures to interact with the urban »
during two nights in november, nonnon projected new characters and creatures around downtown orlando, allowing the collection of smartly-dressed figures to interact with the urban landscape, the architecture of the city and the night light.
miguel vallinas fashions animals in apparel to reflect their human nature
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the fashionably dressed animals present their personalities through the clothing they choose to wear, affecting the way the viewer perceives their character and charm.
the fashionably dressed animals present their personalities through the clothing they choose to wear, affecting the way the viewer perceives their character and charm.
joseph grazi sculpts nightwatch with taxidermic bats and blue butterflies
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presented by joseph gross gallery at scope miami beach, the sculpture depicts a classical female bust rendered in plaster surrounded by a wreath of animal elements.
presented by joseph gross gallery at scope miami beach, the sculpture depicts a classical female bust rendered in plaster surrounded by a wreath of animal elements.
TOP 10 art projects featuring animals in 2015
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whether sculpted from sugar, photographed in a booth, or projected on urban façades, 2015 saw a number of international artists using animals as a theme for their creative work.
whether sculpted from sugar, photographed in a booth, or projected on urban façades, 2015 saw a number of international artists using animals as a theme for their creative work.
lemurs + langurs watch 4K TV as part of their reintroduction to the wild
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the project allowed animals to see forests from java to madagascar in hyper-detailed quality, potentially helping them familiarize with their future new homes.
the project allowed animals to see forests from java to madagascar in hyper-detailed quality, potentially helping them familiarize with their future new homes.
