Italian sculptor Ugo Riva, born in 1951 in picturesque Bergamo, is one of the brightest representatives of contemporary art, who for more than 40 years has been creating works imbued with the spirit of the classics. His path to art was not quite ordinary: until 1977 he worked in the banking sector, but his real passion for painting and sculpture manifested itself in the ...

Shelley Thornton is an outstanding artist whose work in the world of dolls has become a true art form. From an early age, just before the age of two, she began to realise that fine art was not just a hobby, but her language and life purpose. Born on 31 May 1950 in Nebraska, Shelley Thornton spent most of her life in that state, although ...

Dear readers and masters! TheDailyDollNews wishes you a very Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! During this magical period, we want to express our sincere gratitude to you for being with us throughout 2024. Your trust and support inspire us to new achievements and accomplishments! We wish you all the best in the new year: creative ...

Beadwork is the art of creating jewellery and furnishings from beads, which has deep roots in human history. It has come a long way from simple jewellery to complex works of art, and its development is inextricably linked to cultural and technological changes over the centuries. The history of beading goes back a long way. The first mention of beads dates back to the ancient ...

Bruno Walpoth is an Italian sculptor whose work is stunning in its hyper-realism and depth of emotion. His life-size wooden sculptures do not just depict human forms, but also convey complex feelings such as sadness and loneliness. Bruno Walpoth was born in the picturesque town of Bolzano, where his work began to develop. The art of creating sculptures in wood has a deep historical ...

Barcelona-based artist Raya Sader Bujana creates unique works that straddle the line between sculpture and illustration. They are incredibly tiny replicas of indoor plants that fit on a finger. Every detail - from leaves to flowers, from thorns to branches - as well as the delicate wicker baskets of plants are created from paper using tweezers and ...

November 2024 promises to be eventful for collectors, art lovers and festival-goers. Fairs and exhibitions are inviting visitors to explore creativity. Here are a few events that may catch your attention. From 8 to 10 November 2024, Kazan will host the Dolls' Ball - an exhibition and sale of author's dolls and toys. This event promises to be a real holiday ...

This month's DailyDollNews selection is the RusArtStyle exhibition and fair. From 21 to 24 November 2024 in Moscow, in a unique space "Danilovsky Event Hall", will be held VIII All-Russian exhibition of folk artists, designers and craftsmen "RusArtStyle". This event, held under the motto "Fashion on tradition!", promises to be a real holiday for lovers of art and culture, which will demonstrate the harmonious union of ...

Halloween, celebrated on 31 October, and the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), celebrated on 1 and 2 November, have a rich and multi-layered history rooted in ancient traditions. Both holidays combine elements of pagan rituals, Christian traditions, and modern cultural practices, but their approach to the theme of death and remembrance of the dead is different. The mask ...

Kazu Hiro is a prominent contemporary hyperrealist sculptor, prosthetic and make-up designer who lives and works in Los Angeles. His career spans over 25 years in Hollywood, where he established himself as one of the leading make-up artists. In 2012, Kazu made a decisive change of career, dedicating himself to creating stunning three-dimensional portraits that double as ...