Category: ART

August 13, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: My Name is Inigo Montoya

Picture of the Day: My Name is Inigo Montoya

MY NAME IS INIGO MONTOYA Artwork by rakkadeer You killed my father. Prepare to die. rakkadear @ Etsy via Reddit

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August 8, 2011 at 9:05 am

Incredible Woodwork by Maskull Lasserre

Incredible Woodwork by Maskull Lasserre

Photograph and Artwork by MASKULL LASSERRE The Sifter is always astounded by intricate woodwork and design. The material is so beautiful and the artwork requires such incredible skill and dedication. It is always humbling to witness the work of a master woodworker like fellow Canadian, Maskull Lasserre. Below you will find a small collection…

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August 6, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: M.C. Escher Water Drop Reflection

Picture of the Day: M.C. Escher Water Drop Reflection

M.C. ESCHER WATER DROP REFLECTION Photograph and setup by SMSILTON Beautiful capture of M.C Escher’s famous 1953 artwork titled, ‘Relativity‘. Reddit user SMSILTON says he took about 150 photographs and a lot of trial and error to finally capture the perfect shot. He was using a Canon 60mm macro [f/2.8, ISO 640…

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August 2, 2011 at 9:05 am

The ‘Opera on the Lake’ Stages of Bregenz

The 'Opera on the Lake' Stages of Bregenz

André Chénier Stage 2011 | Photograph by Bregenzer Festspiele / KARL FORSTER Since 1946, the Bregenz Festival ‘Opera on the Lake’ in Austria has been home to some of the most incredible outdoor stages ever built. Set on the gorgeous Lake Constance, the 6,800 capacity ‘Seebuhne’ Stage has been the setting for some of…

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August 1, 2011 at 9:05 am

Stunning City Silhouettes by Jasper James

Stunning City Silhouettes by Jasper James

Photograph by JASPER JAMES World-renowned photographer Jasper James has recently published an incredible photo series titled ‘City Silhouettes’. Over the past decade, James has lived and worked in New York, London and Beijing (his current home), covering assignments around the globe for some of the worlds leading magazines, design and advertising clients. Jasper’s work…

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July 31, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Space Graffiti

Picture of the Day: Space Graffiti

SPACE GRAFFITI Photographs via Google Earth Forget Banksy, 63-year-old billionaire sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan has gone big. Visible from space… big. Scrawled on his private island Al Futaisi in Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates, HAMAD measures 1,000 meters (0.6 miles) in height and 3.2 KM (2 miles) in…

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July 27, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Fluorescent Moon in Shanghai

Picture of the Day: Fluorescent Moon in Shanghai

FLUORESCENT MOON IN SHANGHAI Artwork by WANG YUYANG | Photographs via Arthubasia.org ‘Artificial Moon’ was the brainchild of Beijing-based artist Wang Yuyang. Suspended amongst the trees (allegedly the only natural habitat) of the Xujiahui district of Shanghai, this glowing orb of fluorescent lights even incorporates circular tubes to mimic the craters seen…

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July 26, 2011 at 9:05 am

Money Talks: Amazing Dollar Bill Art of Dan Tague [21 pics]

Money Talks: Amazing Dollar Bill Art of Dan Tague [21 pics]

‘We Need a Revolution’ – Artwork by DAN TAGUE Since posting ‘This Dollar Bill Looks Fishy‘ and ‘Die for the money‘, the Sifter has noticed a flood of innovative currency-related artwork. When your canvas is money, it always adds a complex layer of social commentary to the artist’s narrative. New Orleans-based Dan Tague’s fascinating…

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July 23, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: You Are What You Eat

Picture of the Day: You Are What You Eat

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT Photograph by CRISTINA OTERO / SENJU-HIME on deviantART Wonderful and creative self-portrait by Cristina Otero from her ‘Tutti Frutti’ series. via SENJU-HIME @ devintART

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July 18, 2011 at 9:05 am

Honoring the Veterans of World War II [25 pics]

Honoring the Veterans of World War II [25 pics]

Photograph by KONSTANTIN SUSLOV For his final university project, Konstantin Suslov embarked on an incredible project to honor and remember the veterans of World War II. Capturing stunning portraits of these heroes, the beautiful composition of each portrait stands as a testament to the bravery and courage of these war veterans. For current and…

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