art inspired by pop culture

Robin Williams Tribute and Pop Culture Nesting Dolls by Andy Stattmiller.

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After spotting artist Andy Stattmiller’s Russian Nesting Doll Tribute to Robin Williams as a user submission on Bored Panda, I wanted to see if he’d made any others. Looking led me to his wonderfully hand-painted wooden Matryoshka inspired by pop culture cult faves Batman, The Big Lebowski and Breaking Bad. (more…)

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Star Wars Buddhas – Big-Bellied Zen Versions of Darth, Yoda & More.

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Villianous and heroic Star Wars characters Yoda, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Boba Fett and many more are depicted as 3D printed versions of Buddha. Seated cross-legged with big round bellies, the colorful characters are created by artist Chris Milnes. (more…)

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New Work by Artist Desire Obtain Cherish At Art Miami.

Desire Obtain Cherish At Art Miami
above:DOC preparing one of his giant ring pops for the booth at Art Miami

Giant Ring Pop sculptures and Birth Control Pill portraits of fashion designers are amongst the new work by artist Jonathan Paul (aka Desire Obtain Cherish) from the Unix Gallery at this year’s Art Miami, Dec 2-7th. (more…)

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Put Your Best Online Face Forward For Halloween With Emoji Masks.

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Jon Wheatley and Marshal Haas, the guys behind St.Louis-based needwant, put their heads together to come up with five fun ways to cover yours this Halloween. (more…)

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