March 2024 will be a month of exciting exhibitions and fairs dedicated to creativity and innovative solutions. Here are a few notable events to look out for: Grenoble Festival of Creative Leisure in Grenoble, France (14-17 March) The exhibition will take place at Alpexpo and will be a new meeting point for creative leisure enthusiasts and anyone who wants to learn about the latest trends in ....

Burgarella dolls were born in 1926 in Italy, thanks to the amazing tandem of entrepreneur Gaspare Burgarella and talented artist Ferdinando Stracuzzi. The Burgarella factory was located in Rome and produced a limited number of unique and expensive dolls. The distinctive feature of Burgarella dolls was their eyes. Ferdinando Stracuzzi, personally painted each doll, using nine shades of colours just for the eyes. Such ...

Luella Mossom, born and raised in the picturesque town of Hartbeespoort in South Africa, has left an indelible mark on the art of creating unique dolls. Her creative journey began in 1986 when she became interested in doll making and purchased a clay kiln. Initially she created original dolls from industrial plasticine, but soon realised that her calling was to create unique ....

On 10-11 February 2024, Milan opened its doors to miniature enthusiasts and masters, hosting the annual MiniaturItalia 2024 exhibition and fair. This eighteenth edition of the event brought together talented craftsmen and artists from all over the world to present their miniature creations. At the exhibition, guests were able to immerse themselves in the mesmerising world of miniature tableware and culinary creations on a scale of ....

Kelley C Jones is a talented artist and creator of unique mechanical author toys that have captured the hearts of art lovers around the world. Her work has no deep meaning or hidden agenda, but is a reflection of her need to laugh and be fun. Her fascination with kinetics and automata has led her to add moving elements to her creations, thus creating fascinating interactive objects. ....

We present you the secrets of the process of creating an author's doll from the master Lu Ann. Hair implantation when creating an author's portrait doll is a labour-intensive but very effective process. It allows you to achieve an incredibly realistic look of the finished work. For hair implantation you can use both natural human hair and animal hair. The main thing is that they should be natural. Bake the doll with ...

Every time, after the publication of TOP 100 DailyDoll, the editorial mail is flooded. We tried to make a list of the most frequent questions. - Is this a contest? No. It's not a contest. TOP 100 DailyDoll is an independent annual ranking of the most colourful dolls in the world. - How can I participate in this project? To participate in the TOP 100 ...

Dear friends, a few words from the editorial team before you start looking at the TOP 100 DailyDoll 2023. This year we dedicate it to the memory of Lisa Lichtenfels, who left us last year. Her work opens the list of the most striking works, according to the magazine. TOP 100 DailyDoll is not just a list of the best dolls of the year, it is a tribute to ...

DailyDollNews' choice for February was the international prize for contemporary doll art - the Max Oscar Arnold Prize. The theme for 2024 is Sweet Sixteen. The Max Oscar Arnold Art Prize is of great importance in the world of puppetry: it is often referred to as the "Oscars for puppeteers". This prestigious prize has been awarded annually since 1995 on behalf of the city of Neustadt-by-Coburg in Germany. The awarding ...

Peter Kiss is a talented Canadian artist who has become known for his unique mixed media sculptures. His work is an original combination of wood, metal, stone and various everyday objects. Peter Kiss was born and raised in Vancouver. He has two undergraduate degrees, in zoology and architecture. Since the early 1990s, however, he has decided to devote ...