In recent years, we at Baba-Mail have seen some amazing sand and ice (including snow) sculptures from photos sent to us by members. Some people just have an unbelievable talent for this kind of sculpting, and in another time and place, they probably would have been heralded as internationally-recognized artists.
The concentration and sheer creativity put into some of these creations is staggering, and so we'd like to show you some of the best pictures of them. We also want to know what you think - who is a more gifted artist? One that works with sand or one that works with snow and ice?
Ice, Ice, Beauty: The Most Stunning Ice Sculptures
Ice sculptings are a form of sculpture that uses ice as the raw material. Sculptures from ice can be abstract or realistic and can be functional or purely decorative.
The Most Creative Snowmen, 2021 Edition
Enjoy a collection of 13 artful snowmen to inspire you and maybe give a good laugh!
Only Michelangelo Can Turn Marble into a Masterpiece
There's no task quite as painstaking as sculpting an image that can come to life. These are some statues created by the genius Michelangelo
A City of Ice: Harbin Ice Sculpture Festival on Camera
15 photos of the annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture festival in 2020
I've Never Seen Anything Like These Cakes. I'm Dumbfounded.
These cake submissions from an online competition are more amazing than I would have ever imagined.
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 ...
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This Irish Jig is Just Too Much Fun to Watch!
Enjoy this Irish dance craze that will bring a smile to your face!
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Andre Riéu Takes Us on An African Musical Ride
Another incredible musical performance by Andre Riéu, inspired by Africa.
These Gorgeous Paintings Are the Soul of the Victorian Era
The Pre-Raphaelites were a close-knit group of Victorian painters who shared big ideas about art and literature. Here are 18 of their greatest works.
Few Works of Art Can Surpass That of Sandro Botticelli
A collection of some of Botticelli's most famous works of art.
Quiet Night In? Let These Amazing Movies Rack Your Brains
Have you ever watched a movie that leaves you scratching your head right until the very last scene? That's what these 10 amazing movies do best. Enjoy!
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This Violin Rendition of 'Unchained Melody' Is STUNNING!
Listen to one of the best renditions of the world-famous song "Unchained Melody" performed by the talented child violinist Karolina Protsenko.
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The Most Emotional Performance of 'A Thousand Years'
Watch the Piano Guys completely stun the audience with their rendition of the timeless classic, 'A Thousand Years.'
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Incredible: When Japanese Tradition Meets Spanish Rhythm
The following performance by the Sabrina ensemble took place on the stage of Got Talent Spain. It blends Japan and Spain into a unique dance that is a celebration of culture and rhythm you won't want to miss.
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What Happens When You Bring a Typewriter to an Orchestra?
Who knew that a typewriter would pair so beautifully with the sounds of a violin?
When It Comes to Paper Art, This Woman is the Best!
Malena Valcarcel has been making miniature paper art for many years. Here's a selection of some of her works.
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You've Never Heard Ave Maria Sung Like This Before
Martin Hurkens voice is absolutely incredible. Check it out here.
Discover the Intricate Craft of Making Art Out of Feathers
You've got to see these intricate works of out, made entirely using feathers and surgical tools.
These Beautiful Works of Art Are Made With Natural Things
James Brunt loves walking in nature, but he chooses to beautify it even further by creating works of art that blend in with their surroundings. Take a look.
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André Rieu Once Again Presents a Magical Rendition
In the summer of 2022, on the Vrijthof square in Maastricht, soprano Anna Reker stepped forward before a crowd of thousands and gave voice to a song from her homeland.
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If This Heavenly Music Doesn't Lift You, Then Nothing Will
Sarah Chang plays an amazing violin concerto that you will never forget.
These 3D Embroidery Designs Look Like Real Food
Marvel at the stunning 3D food embroideries created by the artist Youmeng Liu.
What Detail! You Must See These Stunning Oil Paintings
Check out these stunning, detailed oil paintings by Osamu Obi.
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A 5-Year-Old Delivers a Jaw-Dropping Piano Performance!
Meet Jonah Ho, the 5-Year-Old piano prodigy. In this video, he plays Fantasie Impromptu in C-sharp Minor Op.66 of Chopin, and we are STUNNED!
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When This Woman Performs, All Eyes Widen...
The Incredible Kseniya Simonova creates beautiful works of art in sand.
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This Famous Song Sounds Even Better in Acapella!
In this video the popular acapella group Pentatonix give an outstanding performance of John Lennon's famous song "Imagine".
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I Can’t Help Falling in Love with Bocelli’s Elvis Tribute
Watch as the spectacular Andrea Bocelli gives his rendition of an old Elvis classic. His performance made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
These Charming Old Paintings are Like a Balm for the Soul
Marvel at some of the finest landscape watercolor paintings by renowned American artist Thomas Moran.
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If You Like Illusions - Prepare to Be Amazed!
Amazing Dutch illusionist Hans Klok will perform 10 illusions in 5 minutes!
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We Will Never Get a Singer Like Billy Preston Again!
Watch this lively performance by late musician Billy Preston where he sings "My Sweet Lord."
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This Human Tower Is An Incredible Acrobatic Performance
An astounding acrobatic performance I can't stop watching.
Feast Your Eyes on Titian's 10 Most Epic Masterpieces
Have a look at these ten incredible masterpieces from one of Italy's finest artists. As a painter, he was extremely versatile, and his body of work includes portraits, scenes from mythology and religion, as well as breathtaking natural landscapes.
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Amazing! These Women Play the Harp Like No Others!
In our opinion, the harp is one of the best instruments to have ever been created. Don’t agree? Well, watch these four harpists and you’ll change your mind!
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Amazing Sleight of Hand!
Yann Frisch is an amazing sleight of hand magician, and if you don't believe it, just watch this amazing trick, using nothing but tomatoes, a cup and his hands!
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The Blind Orchestra - Amazing!
Cairo's Egyptian Blind Girls Chamber Orchestra has been called "a thing of light and hope". That is because every member of this orchestra - is blind
The Silent Power of Monochrome Sculptures (16 Pics)
These beautiful monochrome sculptures by Hans Op De Beeck capture moments of quiet contemplation.
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These Acrobatic Displays Show Incredible Balance
In this collection of full Ringling performances from The Greatest Show On Earth, you will see acrobats soaring high above the crowd, balancing acts that hold impossible positions
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Have You Ever Seen the Incredible Dance of 1000 Hands?
This Chinese dance requires 63 people to perform, and it's amazing!
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Andre Rieu & Mirusia Perform a Classic Delight
In this video, you'll get to see Andre Rieu perform 'Zwei Kleine Italiener' alongside the highly talented Mirusia Louwerswe. Enjoy!
Cake Making Like THIS Is A Beautiful Art!
You can have some great fun baking, but you probably haven't tried to bake a cake that doubles as a work of art before. Here are 30+ examples to inspire you!
Each of These Cakes Belongs In a Museum
Each and every one of the cakes made in Moscow based bakery Tortik Annushka is a work of art!
10 Life-Changing Books That You Really Must Read!
Every so often you'll come across a book that will change your life. Here are 10 such examples.
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A Performance of a Lifetime: The Dragon-Lion Dance!
This videos shows the traditional Chinese dance called the Lion and Dragon dance and it is performed during the spring festival.
Can You See the Faces in These Mind-Bending Paintings?
Portraits by Oleg Shuplyak are special because they are very clever optical illusions. Can you see all the famous figures in these paintings?
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This Beautiful Archlute Performance Will Make Your Day
Watch a musician perform a mesmerizing rendition of J.S. Bach’s 'Prelude in C Major' on the archlute.
Tiny Animal Paintings That'll Take Your Breath Away
Julia Las is a Ukrainian artist who specializes in making watercolor miniatures. As you're about to see, they're absolutely incredible!
Interactive: Click to See Gorgeous Street Art!
Please enjoy some of the most recent works of this talented French artist, who created incredible art out of the facades of buildings.
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