Weekend Watch: The Delightful Automata of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre
Watch as these small automata come to life. Butt-sniffing dogs, wiggling mustaches, a feeling machine, oh my!
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Brendan Tang Melds Sci-Fi and Ceramics in Cybernetic Sculpture
Fine ceramic vases and dinnerware merge with giant robots in Brendan Tang’s series of sculptures, Manga Ormolu.
Lisa Smirnova’s Favorite “Painting” Medium Is Embroidery
Moscow-based artist Lisa Smirnova is an artist who uses thread like paint to create beautiful, impressionistic portraits and abstract designs.
Modern-Day Gepettos Keep Marionette Making Alive
Mirek Trejtnar has researched puppets from around the world gathering techniques and knowledge that he shares with other artisans.
An Interview with Macabre Crocheter Caitlin McCormack
Using string dredged in glue, artist Caitlin McCormack crochets skeletons of birds and small animals.
Book Review: “The Art of Whimsical Stitching” Inspires Creative Threadwork
Joanne Sharpe’s new book is meant to spark some whimsy into your fiber art. Good for beginners and savvy sewers looking for inspiration.
Meow Wolf Builds Fantastical Immersive Art — And Sustainable Models for Artists
What started as a collective of creative friends in Santa Fe has blossomed into a surreal, artistic installation that allows artists to make a living on their art as an experience, not as a commodity.