Why do we build giant statues? From what I can tell, it usually has to do with conveying an idea or honoring something bigger than ourselves, like a deity or a concept. The statue of liberty represents the notion of freedom and justice for all. Many are built to honor one's religious icon. Whatever the purpose they are a marvel of human cooperation and dominate any landscape they are in. These are 19 of the largest statues in the world. |
These Wooden Logs Got New Life As Stunning Art
These gorgeous works of art are a true testament to the skill and patience of these amateur yet talented artists. Take a look.
I Miss Photographers Like This One...
Ran Maltet was a French photographer and poet, who died a decade ago. He had what seemed to be a natural talent to seize upon these split seconds of comedy and philosophy, and capture them on camera.
The Sculptures Are Coming Out Of The Walls!
Matteo Pugliese creates sculptures that come straight out of your walls...
The Sand Mandalas Are An Art Unlike Any Other...
If you've ever gotten excited about art, you must see or attend one of the Buddhist monks' rites in Tibet. The monks work for weeks on creating these spectacular grains of sand mandalas and then, and in one fell swoop ...
40 Terrifically Bizarre Statues You Won't Want to Miss
40 statues from around the world that redefine 'Special'.
3 Years Around the World Have Made This Fantastic Video
3 years and 75 countries visited have given us this remarkable and beautiful video.
These Dancers Are Beyond Anything I've Ever Seen.
Stunning Ballet Acrobatic Performance you have to see to believe.
Learn the Curious Details Found in Famous Artworks
You think you know everything about these famous artworks? These details may surprise every art know-it-all & give a new perspective to these artworks
Now This is One Magic Trick You HAVE to See. Wow!
Watch this terrific and magical performance by world-renowned magician and illusonist, Dani Lary!
This Artist Uses Sand to Express True Beauty
This artist makes gorgeous paintings by using sand and her hands alone.
Dancing on One Leg, This Boy is Incredible!
Watch as this boy performs his one-legged dance routine.
WATCH: This Dancing Family of 12 Is So Adorably Talented
This exciting dance and music performance is unique, because it's entirely the product of one very large and talented American family. They blew me away!
This Unique Art Works Mimic Life in a Beautiful Way
These insects may look real, but they are made entirely out of bamboo.
The Incredible André Rieu: My Heart Will Go On...
The wonderful André Rieu once again brings a song to life in a beautiful and touching show of musical prowess. Bravo!
This Woman Changes Clothes Faster Than You Can Blink
An incredible magic show that will make you doubt your eyes! But keep them wide open because you're not gonna want to miss this!
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.
Feast Your Eyes on 10 of the World's Greatest Sculptures
The world is full of wonderful sculptures that amaze people and get them talking. Here are 10 such sculptures!
The Detail in This Artist’s Sculptures Left Me Speechless
You can't ignore the magnificent works of Yuanxing Liang, the impressive Chinese artist who manages to convey emotions with his clay sculptures ...
This Unbelievable Acrobatic Act Left My Jaw Hanging...
This act is a testament to the human body's strength and durability.
This British Artist Creates Sculptures You Won't Believe
Take a look at these impressive sculptures created by famous British artist, Alex Chinneck.
Astonishing! Animals Through the Eyes of Human Creativity
This collection of breathtaking artworks will capture your attention like no other, as it's all about our best friends forever - animals.
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
40 Terrifically Bizarre Statues You Won't Want to Miss
40 statues from around the world that redefine 'Special'.
Look Closer... This Art is Made from Raw Fish
This art is made entirely from raw fish and it's impressive. Take a look:
Witness an Incredible Artistic and Acrobatic! Performance
Artists Nicolas Besnard & Ludivine Furnon (Silver Medalist in Paris at the 31th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain) performing at "Benissimo" Live TV show.
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.
12 Short Poems By the Some of the Greatest Poets!
These 25 short profound poems are brought to you by famous poets from different eras and will bring peace to any turbulent day.
Have You Ever Seen the Incredible Dance of 1000 Hands?
This Chinese dance requires 63 people to perform, and it's amazing!
A Dusty Car Window Is a Canvas For Some People
When some artists spot a dirty car window they take it as an opportunity...
The Grace in This Performance Is Jaw-Dropping
This beautiful combination of dancing and acrobatic performance will totally take your breath away. Be sure to watch it right now.
This Is How 11 Ancient Roman Ruins Looked Like In the Past
Very little of ancient Rome remained to this day, but here is a wonderful reconstruction of some of the most famous sighs.
A Huge Domino Display with 35,000 Pieces!
This marvelous domino display is made of 35,000 pieces, as well as a lot of other objects that add to the fun. Watch it all unfold!
These Men Will Sweeten Your Day With Their Lovely Singing
This group of men wowed the audience with their great version of The Lion Sleeps Tonight.
40 Works of Street Art That Will Make You Stop And Think
Many beautiful works of art have been found in the most unique places. These artists make the streets their canvas and pour their hearts out to the world.
Michelangelo's David Looks Even More Astonishing Up Close
This is the world's most famous statue, but you never realised how amazingly detailed it is - until now!
Elton John’s Hits Absolutely Stand the Test of Time
Sometimes music is all you need to make your day better! Enjoy these timeless hits by Elton John.
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.
WATCH: Hungarian Symphony Orchestra Interprets Brahms
The Romantic composer, Johannes Brahms, completed a series of compositions called the Hungarian Dances. Enjoy Hungarian Dance no. 5 in this video.
Steve Hewlett: Fancy Ventriloquist!
On the semi final stage of Britain's got talent the audience got a great surprise with Steve Hewlett's terrific ventriloquism performance!
11 Levels of Origami: A Fascinating Tutorial
Origami artist and physicist Robert J. Lang will show you 11 levels of complexity in creating paper folding art.
These 3D Paintings Appear to Pop Out Of the Sidewalk!
This has to be the most unique street art you'll ever see. This Russian artist's incredible work appears to come alive out of sidewalks in major cities.
Don’t Miss This! This Woman’s Crochet Skills Are Insane
Stephanie Pokorny, a talented crochet artist from the US creates the most intricate and spooky costumes for her children every Halloween
These Stunning Pictures, Believe It Or Not, Are Hand Drawn
These pictures, despite looking like they have been captured with a camera, are actually all drawn by hand. Totally amazing.
This Quintet Sings Old Sea Medleys So Beautifully...
Watch as they perform 5 medleys: Wellerman, Drunken Sailor, Cape Cod Girls, and Santiana.
Leonardo da Vinci: Profile of a True Renaissance Man
We're about to uncover the real Leonardo da Vinci in this deep dive into the life and personality of this famous genius.
This Family Makes Art. The Beach is Their Canvas
This family creates art together! Imagine what it would be like to wander on the beach and see their work in progress.
Witness the Bible as Illustrated by History’s Greatest Artists!
The stories of the Bible are some of the most popular topics for classical art, and here are some of the best examples