Art and Science Set Sail in Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Artist-at-Sea Program

Aboard a research vessel, artists are provided with a berth on each expedition, exploring a wide range of global marine phenomena.
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Meryl Meisler’s ‘Street Walker’ is a Time Capsule of 1970s America

"My surroundings always influence my life and artwork. It’s where I am and what makes me smile," Meryl Meisler says.
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Get Super Up-Close to Biology with the Winners of Nikon’s Small World in Motion

Small World in Motion invites entries captured through a microscope, revealing mind-boggling processes invisible to the naked eye.
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SpY Installs Hundreds of Metallic Rescue Blankets in a Former Arms Factory

In Oviedo, Spain, a 6,000-square-meter installation of metallic emergency blankets transform a former arms factory.
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Made in Camera, Christoffer Relander’s Portraits Enwtine Nature and Childhood

Melding portraits with leaves, landscapes, and the occasional cat, the Finnish photographer superimposes silhouettes with lush environments.
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A Brilliant Image of the Solar Eclipse Wins the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year

For photographer Ryan Imperio, the October 2023 solar eclipse ushered in a rare opportunity to capture the progression of Baily's beads.
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Hiné Mizushima Felts Whimsical Sea Creatures Adorned with Beads and Crocheted Detail

Hiné Mizushima's soft, fiber sculptures take a playful approach to natural life, adorning creatures with beads and crocheted detail.
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John Pai Transforms Steel Into Delicate, Airy Sculptures

John Pai transforms a material we typically associate with heavy-duty construction into intimate works that appear as if they could float on air.
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John Peralta Explodes Historic Technology into Three-Dimensional Diagrams

Fascinated by 19th- and 20th-century innovations, Peralta dismantles and painstakingly reassembles each item piece by piece.
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John Peralta Explodes Historic Technology into Three-Dimensional Diagrams

Fascinated by 19th- and 20th-century innovations, Peralta dismantles and painstakingly reassembles each item piece by piece.
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Tran Nguyen’s Ethereal Portraits Portray Melancholy Moments

"I've always enjoyed themes revolving around melancholy, the female figure, and species found in nature," the artist says.
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Tran Nguyen’s Ethereal Portraits Portray Melancholy Moments

"I've always enjoyed themes revolving around melancholy, the female figure, and species found in nature," the artist says.
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The Adorable and the Fierce Star in the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

The contest is known for showcasing the drama, humor, and harsh realities found in every part of the globe, and this year is no exception.
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The Adorable and the Fierce Star in the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

The contest is known for showcasing the drama, humor, and harsh realities found in every part of the globe, and this year is no exception.
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The Adorable and the Fierce Star in the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

The contest is known for showcasing the drama, humor, and harsh realities found in every part of the globe, and this year is no exception.
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The Adorable and the Fierce Star in the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

The contest is known for showcasing the drama, humor, and harsh realities found in every part of the globe, and this year is no exception.
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A Swarm of Blocks Flocks to Human Presence in DRIFT’s Interactive Installation

In "Murmuring Minds," DRIFT utilizes the swarming patterns of birds, bees, and other social organisms to create an interactive installation that responds to human movement.
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Flit Through ‘Miniature’ Bavarian Alps in This Aerial Tilt-Shift Exploration

"Miniature Mountain Magic: A Tilt-Shift Journey through Four Seasons in the Alps" is part of Daiber's ongoing 'Little Big World' project.
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Volcanic Ash and Lush Tropics Inspire Brian Rochefort’s Unearthly Ceramics

A new body of work explores how abstract forms can translate the myriad textures and compositions of the natural world.
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Debra Broz Merges Humor and Kitsch in a Nod to Our ‘Strange World’

Vintage, mass-produced porcelain knick-knacks take on new life in uncanny and intricate hybrids.
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