Tag: art dolls
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DailyDollNews' pick for April: Teddy Dolls and Teddy Bears - Moscow Fair 2024
The DailyDollNews' choice for April is the XVII International Exhibition "Teddy Dolls and Teddy Bears - Moscow Fair" which will open its doors from 19 to 21 April 2024 and invites all doll and Teddy Bear lovers to join. One of the features of the exhibition is free guided tours of the exhibition "Good Old Fairy Tales", which start every two hours. The exhibition offers guests ... -
Puppet theatre: history of origin
Puppet theatre has an ancient history that goes back in time. The first evidence of its existence dates back to 2000 BC, when Ancient Egypt was flourishing. Archaeological excavations on the territory of Egypt confirm that puppet shows were part of festivals, where small statuettes came to life thanks to the strings used to move them. However, the real heyday of puppet theatre came in the V ... -
Akira Blount: the beauty and energy of nature
Akira Blount, a renowned American artist, was born in 1945 in Madison, Wisconsin. Her talent and passion for art was evident at an early age, and after graduating from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Akira Blount began creating unique cotton dolls. In 1970, Akira Blount dolls became a .... -
Rhilirru Faraut: a master show on moulding the hand and foot
Rhilirru Faraut is a renowned sculptor who began his career in Annecy, France, where he studied wood carving and furniture making with Germain Sommeyer. However, after moving to the Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia, his interest shifted to sculpting heads in clay. Rhilirru Faraut has always been an avid traveller, and his many trips to Europe, Asia, Africa ... -
International Puppeteer's Day
International Puppeteer's Day is a special holiday celebrated on 21 March and dedicated to those who create amazing author's dolls. On this day we would like to congratulate all puppeteers whose creativity brings joy and inspiration! Dolls are not just toys, they can amaze with their beauty and originality. Dolls can be made in different styles and techniques: ... -
Trent Manning: the balance between light and darkness
Trent Manning is an amazing artist who combines elements of children's toys with an unusual, macabre and humorous approach in his work. His mixed media projects may seem innocent at first glance, but upon closer inspection they reveal their unusual and eerie nature. The balance between light and darkness has become the hallmark of much of his work. To create ... -
Philosophy of Reflection exhibition
Dolls have always been an integral part of our culture. They reflect our imagination, emotions and even philosophy. The project "Philosophy of Reflection" is a unique opportunity to plunge into the world of puppet art and get acquainted with the works of professional puppet artists. The project is organised by the Creative Union of Artists of Russia and the Section of Art Dolls of the Moscow Union of Artists, together with the Experimental Creative Workshop DollArt.ru and the Gallery of ... -
DailyDollNews' choice for March: GAUDIR Season VI international competition
The DailyDollNews selection for March was the VI season of the Gaudir international virtual competition of author's dolls, which is rightly considered to be one of the most difficult and prestigious. Its conditions are such that under no circumstances can a weak work win a prize. Winning the coveted statuette means unconditional recognition of mastery. The jury is always made up of professionals, and the VI season of Gaudir ... -
Clementine de Chabaneix: ceramic and mixed media sculptures
Clementine de Chabaneix is a talented French artist specialising in ceramic and mixed media sculptures. Born in Paris in 1972, she grew up in a family of artists and was surrounded by art from childhood. Clementine de Chabaneix's mother was an actress and her grandparents were renowned sculptors Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne. The house and ... -
Laetitia Mieral: fabulous papier-mâché castles
In the world of art, there are talented artists who create works that can transport us to a world of fairy tales and fantasies. One such artist is Laetitia Mieral, who surprises and delights many people with her incredible papier-mâché works. Since childhood Laetitia Mieral has shown an interest in drawing. At the age of 10 she already started to create her first works, ...
Derek Weisberg: through art I try to answer questions
Derek Weisberg: through art I try to answer questions
TOP 100 Daily Doll 2023
TOP 100 Daily Doll 2023