Art
153 unrolled threads about art, each one readable on a single page.
Wisdom Kaye@modsiwWHigh Fashion Cuntimals. The Razorbill. (Thread)
SummaryA high fashion editorial project interpreting the Razorbill bird through three full-body looks using designer pieces from Rick Owens, Dion Lee, Ralph Lauren, and others, with each version emphasizing different physical characteristics of the bird through strategic garment placement and styling.Apr 30, 20258 tweets♥ 162K
internet hall of fame@InternetH0FThis guy photoshops people for a living but, he would never give you what you ask for 😭 😂 A thread 🧵
SummaryA humorous thread about a professional photoshopper who refuses to fulfill clients' requests in the way they ask, instead delivering unexpected and hilarious alternative edits. The thread showcases funny examples of his defiant approach to photo manipulation work.Oct 13, 20247 tweets♥ 155K
James Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of cats stealing food in paintings 🧵 1. Still Life with cat by Desportes, 1705
SummaryA curated thread showcasing 20+ paintings from the 17th-19th centuries depicting cats stealing food from still life compositions, featuring works by masters like Desportes, Chardin, and other European artists. The thread celebrates the timeless artistic theme of mischievous felines snatching fish, sausages, and other delicacies in kitchen and dining scenes.Aug 8, 202421 tweets♥ 135K
Frin 🚯@FerretDrearyThis fucking thread
SummaryA user apologizes to an artist for turning their artwork into a meme without permission, acknowledging that the original piece deserved better treatment.Dec 22, 20252 tweets♥ 98.5K
Gana Con Arte 🪐✨🏛️@GanaConArteEl genio de Leonardo Da Vinci, nacido hace 572 años, el 15 de abril de 1452 Aquí te dejo las locuras que hizo 🧵 1. Escalera del castillo de La Rochefoucauld
SummaryThread celebrating Leonardo da Vinci's genius on the 572nd anniversary of his birth, highlighting his masterworks (Mona Lisa, The Last Supper), architectural designs, anatomical studies, inventions (helicopters, parachutes), cartography, and botanical illustrations that were centuries ahead of his time. His defining trait was insatiable curiosity across all disciplines.Aug 30, 202420 tweets♥ 110K
TusMedios@tusmedios🧵 20 imágenes con significados profundos. 1.
SummaryUn hilo que comparte 20 imágenes con significados profundos, seguido de una recomendación para ver otro hilo sobre los peores logos de la historia. La colección completa invita a la reflexión visual y cultural.Dec 15, 202421 tweets♥ 121KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITBeautiful aesthetics from the Pope's funeral 🧵 1. Today's Requiem Mass
SummaryA visual thread showcasing the aesthetic beauty and ceremonial grandeur of Pope Francis's funeral, featuring stunning photography of St. Peter's Basilica, the Requiem Mass attended by over 250,000 people, Vatican guards, and religious artifacts and traditions.Apr 26, 202517 tweets♥ 112K
The Culturist@the_culturist_This 500-year-old portrait may seem ordinary, but it's one of the most mysterious in history. There's so much detail that you can read every musical note on this small page. But look closer — an uns...
SummaryHans Holbein's 500-year-old painting "The Ambassadors" is packed with hidden symbolism and detail, from celestial and earthly instruments representing human knowledge to a hidden skull rendered in anamorphic perspective and a concealed crucifix that suggests spiritual truth transcends material pursuits. Every element—the broken lute string, Martin Luther hymnal, specific astronomical date of Good Friday 1533, and even the near-perfect square composition—carries deliberate theological meaning about mortality, the Reformation, and the limits of earthly knowledge.Sep 24, 202420 tweets♥ 89.9K
Creepy.org@creepydotorgIn 1974, Marina Abramović performed 'Rhythm 0', a performance art piece in which she remained motionless for six hours, allowing the audience to do anything to her without resistance. On a table besi...
SummaryIn 1974, Marina Abramović performed 'Rhythm 0', standing motionless for six hours while allowing audience members to do anything to her using 72 objects. The performance began gently but escalated into violence, including sexual assault, cutting, and a loaded gun held to her head, revealing how quickly people abandon moral restraint when given permission and no consequences.Jan 21, 20258 tweets♥ 95.8K
Raghu@IndiaTales7Thread of the world's strangest architecture.🧵 1. The Interlace, Singapore.
SummaryA visual tour of the world's most unusual and distinctive architectural structures, ranging from Singapore's interlocking residential towers to North Korea's abandoned hotel and Bulgaria's abandoned UFO-shaped monument. The thread showcases innovative designs like Milan's vertical forest towers, underwater-inspired temples in India, and Thailand's dragon temple.Apr 8, 202525 tweets♥ 94.5K
Sarah McGonagall@gothspiderbitchI see a lot of people who think that the pair of ruby slippers that sold at auction last night were the same shoes owned by Smithsonian (they’re not!) or owned by the Academy Museum (they’re not!) or...
SummaryThere are five known pairs of ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz: one at the Smithsonian, one on loan to the Academy Museum, two owned by anonymous private collectors, and a fifth pair called "The Traveling Shoes" that was stolen for 13 years, recovered by the FBI, and just sold at auction for $28-32.5 million. The thread clarifies common misconceptions about which museums own which slippers and tells the fascinating stories behind each pair.Dec 8, 202418 tweets♥ 100KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThe beauty of Italy, region by region 🧵 1. Campania: an evening on the Amalfi Coast
SummaryA visual tour of Italy's 20 regions showcasing iconic landmarks and natural beauty, from the Amalfi Coast's cliffs to Venice's floating violin, Florence's cathedral dome, Sicily's ancient theater, and picturesque villages like Matera and Cinque Terre. Each region is highlighted with stunning photography and historical or cultural context.Jun 21, 202522 tweets♥ 86.2K
Blue🦋@LismarblueDetalles que (probablemente) NO sabías sobre la Capilla Sixtina. Una de las obras más grandes del ser humano y también una de las más malinterpretadas.🧵 1. El genio de Miguel Ángel ...
SummaryUn hilo detallado sobre secretos y detalles fascinantes de la Capilla Sixtina de Miguel Ángel, incluyendo símbolos ocultos como un cerebro humano en la Creación de Adán, técnicas de perspectiva ilusionista, humillaciones pintadas a enemigos, anatomía precisa basada en cadáveres, y la historia de censura y presión papal detrás de esta obra maestra del Renacimiento.Jun 3, 202515 tweets♥ 87.7K
xia@LovelyMaine4miku from different countries, states, and cultures ; a 🧵
SummaryA creative thread imagining Miku Hatsune as depicted through different cultures, countries, and regions around the world, featuring variations like Brazilian Miku, Iraqi Miku, Nigerian Miku, and many others that blend the character with local cultural aesthetics and characteristics.Aug 25, 202431 tweets♥ 78.8KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread on the beauty of Pareidolia, our brain's tendency to see familiar shapes in random patterns 🧵 1. Tavolara Island, the sleeping cat
SummaryA delightful visual thread showcasing pareidolia—the brain's tendency to see familiar shapes in random patterns—featuring natural formations and landscapes around the world that resemble animals, faces, and recognizable figures, from Tavolara Island's sleeping cat to the Face on Mars.Aug 18, 202426 tweets♥ 82.2KRaghu@IndiaTales7Greatest religious buildings on Earth. Open the thread and be amazed 🧵
SummaryA visual tour of 22 of the world's greatest religious buildings, spanning multiple centuries and continents, showcasing architectural masterpieces from temples in India and Southeast Asia to cathedrals in Europe, each with fascinating historical and engineering details.Jul 21, 202524 tweets♥ 84.3KThe Culturist@the_culturist_Every aspect of life is being stripped of color. Many have noticed this trend — but why exactly is it happening? Something deeper is going on… (thread) 🧵
SummaryA thread explores why color is disappearing from modern life—80% of new cars are now grayscale, film uses muted color grades, and brands adopt neutral palettes. The shift stems from Western philosophy's prioritization of form over sensory experience (dating back to Plato), modernism's extreme rationalism, and commercial incentives to appeal to the broadest possible audiences without offending anyone.Feb 19, 202517 tweets♥ 77.8K
Solo Monk@JJKALE2🧵I saw an Aboriginal aunty busking in Newtown last night. She plays the saxophone & it was special. I listened for 20mins, dropped $50 into her case & said "You remind me of Marlene Cummings...
SummaryThe author encountered Aboriginal jazz saxophonist and activist Marlene Cummings busking in Newtown, Sydney, recognized her as a legendary artist, and was moved to tears by the meeting. The thread celebrates Cummings' cultural significance and encourages people to support her through busking and direct donations given her health challenges.Jan 24, 20257 tweets♥ 82.2KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of beautiful interior designs 🧵 1. The Orient Express, an icon since 1883
SummaryA curated collection of 20 stunning interior and architectural designs from around the world, featuring iconic landmarks like the Orient Express, Opéra Garnier, and Hall of Mirrors, as well as luxurious private residences and historic palaces. The thread showcases diverse design styles spanning from Belle Époque Art Nouveau to contemporary architecture across Europe, North America, and beyond.Feb 22, 202521 tweets♥ 79.1K
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