Chinese artist Liu Bolin is known as the "invisible man" and the "human chameleon" — just take one close look at his work, and you'll see why. One very close look. See him? Liu has gained international fame for his photographs, which usually feature him painstakingly painted to blend into street scenes or other complex backgrounds. |
|
The work takes hours, with assistants painting the most intricate details onto Liu's body and clothes, all while the artist tries to remain perfectly still. But Liu's extreme dedication to his craft has paid off. His artwork regularly fetches five figures, and one (a photo of Liu painted into a mural of Chinese dragons) even sold for $250,000. |
|
Liu himself describes what he does NOT as blending into the background, but he explains it as letting the background, the place, take over him, and blend with him, taking into himself the spirit of the place. So he is not trying to hide, but surrenders himself to the place itself. |
Fall Back in Love With Summer in South California
A retired military man has been documenting his travels to South California for the past two years. Enjoy the coast through his lens- you can really see the love.
Aerial View of World's Largest Airplane Graveyard
Aerial photos show patterns we wouldn't notice otherwise!
This Is Puppy Photography at Its FINEST!
Prepare to be amazed! This photo magician captures both the adolescent and adult forms of her canine models in one picture.
18 Beautiful Mosaics Made Entirely of Pebbles
Justin Bateman recreates famous artworks like the Mona Lisa and Michelangelo's David using only colorful pebbles. Take a look.
The Mastery of Capturing a Fraction of the World
Professional photographers come in to show us all again the true mastery of capturing the world through a lens. Enjoy.
Marine Portraits From the Pitch-Black Depths
A self-taught photographer who combined his passion for diving with his photography skills to bring us unique portraits of just-hatched fish.
This Drawing Took 3.5 Years to Complete...
The Japanese have to be some of the most resilient people in the entire world. This artist pays tribute to that notion in a vivid visual representation.
A Deep Dive into Trevi Fountain’s 2,000-Year History
Apart from its elegance and grandeur, the Trevi Fountain has a history that spans millennia...
8 Famous Artists That Were Rejected During Their Lives
In this article you will find eight great artists who simply weren’t appreciated for the work that they created during their time.
The Story of the Woman Behind Vincent van Gogh
Little is said about the woman behind Vincent van Gogh, but he was not always alone...
If You Love Clint Eastwood, You'll Love This Performance
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra create a fantastic experience with their performance of the song from the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
10 Jawdropping Artisan Cakes Inspired by Classic Art
When it comes to confectionery art, it just doesn’t get more luxurious and beautiful than the artisan cakes of Los Angeles based artist, Julie Simon.
The Shocking Hidden Secrets of 7 World Famous Paintings
Even paintings that have been seen for hundreds of years can reveal long lost secrets. These 7 mysteries have finally been cracked.
This Rope Jumping Act Takes it to an Entirely New Level
Watch as these Chinese acrobats somersault over skipping ropes in mid-air. This is not for the faint of heart!
What a Funny Way to Illustrate the World's Proverbs!
Artist James Chapman loves proverbs. Here are 20 collected from around the world and illustrated marvelously. The wisdom of these leaps right from the page.
16 Unforgettable Tracks By Nat King Cole
Celebrate the beautiful music of one of the most influential jazz pianists and vocalists in history - Nat King Cole.
Stunning! These Pencil Drawings Look Like Photographs
Emanuele Dascanio is a true master of his craft, creating incredibly realistic graphite pencil and charcoal portraits.
If I Didn't See This Artist At Work, I'd Never Believe Him!
Italian Artists Marcello Barenghi can create the most astoundingly realistic-looking hand drawings.
The Chinese Butterfly Dance is Pure Magic!
Prepare to be enthralled by the passion, precision, and profound emotion conveyed in each step and gesture of this graceful dance.
Hark Back to Old Paris WIth These Beautiful Paintings
The Paris of yesteryear was an incredibly beautiful place. It still is today, but times were different back then. Take a look at these beautiful old paintings.
String Pulling Art - the Newest Art Technique Out There
Fluid string-pulling art is a fairly new and intriguing art technique that uses chains, strings, and colorful paints to create amazing bouquets of flowers
Look Closer... This Art is Made from Raw Fish
This art is made entirely from raw fish and it's impressive. Take a look:
Look Closer! There's More to These Birds Than Meets the Eye
These bright and beautiful birds are actually made of paper!
This Art Is Beautiful Beyond Belief! Take a Look...
This art is unlike anything you've ever seen. Take a look at this magnificent butterfly art!
Love Mozart? Here Is Every One of His Amazing Symphonies!
Mozart was composing symphonies since before he could write music notation! Here are all of his genuine symphonies for your listening pleasure.
This Artist's Paintings Seem to Pop Out of Their Canvas...
Be mesmerized by the incredible life-like paintings by the talented Gustavo Silva Nuñez.
WATCH: Brightman & Bocelli's Musical Masterpiece
Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli possess two of the most famous voices in the entire world, so you can imagine what happens when they join forces. Watch.
This Adorable Father-Daughter Duo Will Make You Smile
Alexa and Jorge Narvaez are a father-daughter singing team that continue to perform even today. This video was released by them in 2010 and would eventually change their lives for the better.
This Artist takes Generic Photos & Spices them with Doodles
When generic photos meet a creative illustrator, everything is possible...
Now That's Ventriloquism Like I've Never Seen Before...
This ventriloquist has found a new and creative way to make us laugh and gasp.
This Wonderful Chorus Group Will Fly You to Musical Heaven
This amazing gospel chorus will bring heaven down to you!
These Acrobats Are True Masters of Their Craft
Watch these acrobats put on a perfromance like no other.
14 Fantastic Magic Tricks and Illusions You Really Must See
Magic tricks are always fun to watch! So, in this post, we bring you 14 of the best magic tricks and illusions that have been featured on Baba-Mail.
The Sublime Beauty of Botticelli's Paintings...
Admire the eternal beauty of the paintings of Sandro Botticelli, an Italian Renaissance artist, who had the gift of painting people gracefully.
These Intricate Designs Turn Wood into Beautiful Art
This talented artist turns salvaged wood into beautiful art pieces.
These Dancers Are Beyond Anything I've Ever Seen.
Stunning Ballet Acrobatic Performance you have to see to believe.
This Acrobatic Girl Stunned the World with Her Performance
Emily Moskalenko is probably the most exciting talent in the world of acrobatics. The things this little cutie can do just boggle the mind.
Check Out the Amazing Miniature World This Artist Created!
While we may have only imagined broccoli as little trees, artist Tatsuya Tanaka turned his imagination into reality with these amazing miniature worlds!
The Beauty of Mary Cassatt's Impressionist Paintings...
American painter Mary Cassatt beautifully captured the inner lives of French women in the 19th century.
Some Choirs Know How to Enchant the World With Their Music
You cannot watch this without smiling...
Ten Art Pieces You Always Wanted to Know More About
Once in a while, a true master comes along, enriching humanity with their art, like these 10 great masters and their masterpieces.
What This Man Built for Himself Will Astound You...
This artist decided to create a miniature version of the French capital.
This Is How Shakespeare’s Plays Were Meant to Be Performed
How Shakespeare's plays and sonnets were meant to be read, and why it matters
What May Seem Like Ordinary Paper Is Much More to This Man
Take a look at Ken's breathtaking work which features jellyfish, nautilus and flowers:
Woah! How is it Possible to Build Such Beauty Using Sand?
Japanese artist Toshihiko Hosaka has been making sand sculptures for the last two decades and his art will astound you!
This Young Violinist Will Treat Your Ears to Heaven...
watch as 11 year old Tyler Butler-Figueroa wows the judges of America's Got Talent with his violin music.
Mona Lisa's House: Where Da Vinci Painted His Masterpiece
The following photos will allow you to take a peek inside the home of the woman who intrigues millions of art and history lovers around the world.