From 14 to 17 December 2023, in the heart of Moscow, Expocentre will host a unique event for all doll lovers - the Art of the Doll exhibition. This large-scale event, bringing together more than 1000 masters from 26 countries, will present visitors with tens of thousands of amazing exhibits. The organisers of the exhibition have tried to create a unique atmosphere in which each doll will tell its own unique story. ....

Efraim Rodriguez is a talented artist whose sculptures delight with their craftsmanship and unique philosophy. Born in 1971 in Valencia to a family of artists, he was surrounded by art from childhood. After graduating from the University of Barcelona, Efraim became a teacher and associate professor, passing on his knowledge and passion for sculpture to a new generation of artists. Efraim Rodriguez's sculptures are striking in their finely crafted ...

Mark Dennis is a realist sculptor and creates striking works of art that convey the beauty and complexity of the human experience. His work ranges from small art dolls to large life-size portraits, and all are characterised by realistic craftsmanship and attention to detail. Mark Dennis began sculpting in college where he studied technical theatre. At that time, he was most ...

Lora Soling is an artist and doll maker from the United States. She has a BA in Museum Printmaking and the School of Fine Arts in Boston, and has trained as a fashion and fashion designer in Boston and San Francisco. Lora Soling grew up in a family of collectors, spent a lot of time scouring antique shops, and lived in a family that aesthetically honoured the past. Surrounded by ...

Shoes are not just a wardrobe item, they are more than that. That's exactly what Gwen Murphy, a talented sculptor and master of children's fantasies, believes. Since childhood, she has seen shoes as more than just protection for her feet. Each pair had its own character and personality. As she grew up, Gwen Murphy did not forget her childhood fantasies, but rather began ...

Jesus Curia Perez is a contemporary sculptor and artist from Spain. He completed his studies at the University of Madrid in 1992. Like his father, he wanted to become a painter. But when he became acquainted with sculpture, he was so impressed that he decided to stop drawing to focus entirely on three-dimensional works. The natural elegance of non-European cultures has always been a source of inspiration for him. ....

Every year, the Arts-Sciences-Lettres Academic Society organises a grand reception where the prizewinners are presented with their awards in the presence of a large number of participants and friends. On 14 October 2023, the award ceremony was held at the Opera House in Paris. Congratulations to all the winners of the Arts-Sciences-Lettres high honours! Roberto Guccione (Ragusa, Sicily) - Gold Medal, Cultural Development. Christine Crehalet (New Aquitaine, France) - gold medal, painter-painter, ...

On 5 and 6 October 2023 in Nizhny Novgorod, the Governor's House hosted the premiere of a new doll by the world-famous author Hildegard Gunzel. The visit of the German master and the new creation was a real surprise for fans of her talent. The image of the Russian beauty, on which Hildegard Gunzel has been working for almost 3 years, reflects not only her mastery of doll-making techniques, but also her ...

Lady Lady Lillypot is a textile artist who creates fantastically doll-like pieces in the OOAK Art style. Lady Lillypot's work immerses us in a flow of sleepy, serene cosiness, the unhurried flow of time, where there is room for conversations about the weather, neighbours and pie recipes. Charming carelessness combined with refined aristocratism is what "hooks" the eye and makes us study with interest ...

DailyDollNews' pick for October was an interview with a master who creates original dolls. Nadezhda Zolotukhina is an author of art dolls, a participant of the 5th season of the GAUDIR competition, where she was awarded a personal prize from the Chevalier of the Order of Arts of France Sergey Chaika for her work "Beethoven". Nadezhda Zolotukhina "Beethoven" Tell us, please, how long have you been engaged in dolls and how did you come to it? - Я ...