The Mona Lisa in Thread Spools

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By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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February 18th, 2013

Advertising agency République recreated the Mona Lisa from 1292 spools of thread for the window display of a tailor shop in Beirut, Lebanon.

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By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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