Carving Dead Trees Into Public Art

Trees have long life spans, but eventually they too die of old age or succumb to diseases or get damaged in thunderstorms and hurricanes. When trees in urban spaces die and show signs of toppling over or breaking off, the city might decide to remove them for the safety of those around. The remaining stumps then provide a wonderful opportunity for wood carvers to showcase their talent and liven up the neighborhood at the same time.

Top 10 Private Collections From The BMW Art Guide

As much as we love museums, some of our favorite contemporary art collections are those that are curated from a particular perspective.

In search of an art inspiration refresh, we’ve found ourselves thumbing through the freshly-released fourth edition of the BMW Art Guide by Independent Collectors: A thoughtfully selected round-up of 256 private collections accessible to the public across the globe.