Top 5 Twitter Discoveries – Week of November 2nd
Yep. Another week has gone by, and you better believe it was filled with arts-related discoveries. We’ve got a fantastic set of links to share with you all today – each one special in its own right. Whether you are an architecture guru, a graffiti extraordinaire, or just an art aficionado with a decent sense of humor, this edition of Top Five Twitter Discoveries is sure to hit the spot. Go ahead – dive in, and share these treats with others.
Note: Don’t forget that you, too, can appear in our Top 5 Twitter discoveries of the Week by simply following us on Twitter and tweeting your favorite finds. And now you can also connect with us on Facebook!
1. Russian Post Card Collection - (via @behance)
Got any worldly travels coming up? Here’s the perfect set of postcards to take along with you. Don’t ask me what they say – just admire the illustrations. Odd they may be, but I must say I dig them! It’s not every day that you see a blue-haired mousecapade in a cheese dress. Check out the rest. They are a hoot.
2. World’s Most Artistic Music Halls - (via @designyoutrust)
What more could an arts lover ask for than a modern music hall with a grandiose twist? I’m sure the answer is, “a lot” – but just humor me for a moment. After discovering this post, I added at least three cities to my travel agenda. Click on over to see what other musical destinations you’d like to visit.
3. 40+ Stunning Examples of Graffiti Around the World – (via @envirograffiti)
It’s no secret that we’ve got a soft spot for street art here at Aliveasart. If you understand where we’re coming from, be sure to view this collection of worldly graffiti. From the back alleys of Italy, to the hard knock streets of New York, artists around the globe are turning bricks and concrete into treasures. If you are in any way a fan of off-kilter artwork, this collection of photographs is a must-see.
4. Photomanipulations by Michael Oswald - (via @designerdepot)
It is truly amazing what one can do with a computer – especially one Michael Oswald. Oswald takes ordinary photographs and transforms them into large-scale digital paintings. His work is exceptional – go ahead, take a look.
5. Creative Newspaper Ads – (via @justcreative)
And now for something completely different. In this modern digital age, access to information is unlimited. For better or worse, so is access to advertising. Newspaper readership is undeniably on a downswing – but that just means people are getting more creative with their messages. Check out this amusing post featuring newspaper ads from some of your favorite companies. What will they do next?
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