Metal sensors help capture a person’s inner vibe inside a specially-designed “dome” that looks like a small spaceship, wherein energy can be viably concentrated. Using a hand-modified Polaroid camera, the wavelengths of a sitter’s spirit are translated into vibrant and otherworldly colors.
— Read on news.artnet.com/art-world/radiant-human-1954606/amp-page
NFT art: Sophia the Robot ‘self-portrait’ sells for almost $700K at Nifty Gateway auction – CNN
A “self-portrait” by humanoid robot Sophia, who “interpreted” a depiction of her own face, has sold at auction for over $688,000.
— Read on www.cnn.com/style/amp/nft-art-sophia-robot-self-portrait-scn/index.html
Why an Animated Flying Cat With a Pop-Tart Body Sold for Almost $600,000 – Slashdot
In the 10 years since Chris Torres created Nyan Cat, an animated flying cat with a Pop-Tart body leaving a rainbow trail, the meme has been viewed and shared across the web hundreds of millions of times. On Thursday, he put a one-of-a-kind version of it up for sale on Foundation, a website for buying and selling digital goods. In the final hour of the auction, there was a bidding war. Nyan Cat was sold to a user identified only by a cryptocurrency wallet number. The price? Roughly $580,000. From a report:
— Read on m.slashdot.org/story/382294
City Of Pittsburgh Investing $800K In Public Art, Searching For Artists For 18 Projects – CBS Pittsburgh
City Of Pittsburgh Investing $800K In Public Art, Searching For Artists For 18 Projects – CBS Pittsburgh
— Read on pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/02/24/city-of-pittsburgh-investing-public-art/amp/
The artists who outwitted the Nazis – BBC Culture
In the two World Wars, painters were deployed to create optical illusions. Matthew Wilson explores how a camouflage unit and a ‘Ghost Army’ helped lead the Allies to victory.
— Read on www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210223-the-artists-who-outwitted-the-nazis
Archaeologists figured out that some of the world’s oldest cave drawings don’t just depict animals – they’re constellations of stars – Business Insider India
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesCave paintings could be more than just art.Researchers have discovered that ancient cave paintings in Europe depict star constellations
— Read on www.businessinsider.in/archaeologists-figured-out-that-some-of-the-worlds-oldest-cave-drawings-dont-just-depict-animals-theyre-constellations-of-stars/amp_articleshow/67180664.cms
The Harvard Library That Protects The World’s Rarest Colors
The most unusual colors from Harvard’s storied pigment library include beetle extracts, poisonous metals, and human mummies.
— Read on www.fastcompany.com/3058058/the-harvard-vault-that-protects-the-worlds-rarest-colors
Forget The Matrix — Existenz is the film for our odd times
Over 20 years later, why I can’t forget Cronenberg’s immersive vision… more than ever.
— Read on www.cnet.com/news/forget-the-matrix-existenz-is-the-film-for-our-odd-times/
How to Draw Optical Illusions in 5 Easy Steps
Learning how to draw optical illusions can be a great way experiment with shapes and colors. Create your own optical illusions with this simple tutorial!
— Read on www.craftsy.com/art/article/how-to-draw-optical-illusions/
