ART NEWS
- Minimal Portraits by Luke Stephenson Frame the Elegant Plumage of Show Birds June 24, 2022For the better part of a decade, U.K.-born, Stockholm-based photographer Luke Stephenson has been fascinated by show birds, their impeccably groomed feathers, and undeniably unique personalities. Whether centering on a white-eyed Zosterop or confrontational Spereo Starling, his portraits are minimal with monochromatic backdrops that accentuate the distinct colors and patterns of each plume. The ongoing […]
- An Astonishing Array of Ceramic Mosaic Tiles Comprise a Japanese Museum’s Historical Collection June 24, 2022In the Gifu Prefecture of Japan, a nucleus of creativity blossomed in Kasahara Town, Tajimi City, more than a millennium ago. Known for its history of ceramic production, the region celebrates its distinctive heritage with a spring and autumn festival, a ceramics-themed park, and pottery shops that teach visitors the tradition. Among its newest attractions, […]