Up on the steep hillside of the Maritime Alps near the Italian Riviera, halfway between Genoa and Nice, lies the ancient medieval village of Colletta di Castelbianco. Continue reading
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Minimally Painted Wood Sculptures That Highlight Environmental Decay
Italian sculptor Willy Verginer creates figurative sculptures from wood, pieces that allow his carving skills to stand out with minimal additions of monochrome bands of paint. Continue reading
The History of Languages – Language Roots
Credits: The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language Continue reading
Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings of Vivid Chrome Masks
Brooklyn-based artist Kip Omolade creates large-scale oil paintings of chrome masks, depicting not only the subtle details of female faces, but incorporating the reflected environment of each piece. Continue reading
Italian Pastry Chef Turns Desserts Into Miniature Worlds
Italians have strong traditions in making amazing foods, and pastry chef Matteo Stucchi is playing his part to keep the Italian kitchen on top. He’s doing it by creating intricate desserts that look just like miniature worlds frozen in time. Continue reading