Category Archives: Art

Vermeer’s legacy? Tim Jenison investigates paintings, photography, art and computer graphics

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Stefano

Texas-based CGI specialist Tim Jenison is someone that has crossed my life a long time ago with his mind-blowing products. In 1986, when I bought my Amiga 1000, Tim Jenison was the founder of NewTek, which was so famous, back … Continue reading →

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Today’s Google Doodle: happy 318th birthday Giambattista Tiepolo

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Stefano

Today’s Google Doodlec celebrates the 318th birthday of 18th century italian painter Giambattista Tiepolo. Blame it on my venetian pride or something else, but I’m very happy that Google chose Tiepolo for today’s Doodle.

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Facebook Timeline + Moo.com: perfect business cards!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Stefano

I love my Moo.com Minicards: everytime I give someone my business/personal cards it’s a surprise – for the one receiving it and to me too, it’s so simple to get a smile with a nice picture! I made my first … Continue reading →

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Google Christmas Doodle with music, animation: let the joy begin!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Stefano

Google‘s Doodle for XMas sets a new standard for cool online gadgets! At first, you’ll have to press all buttons below the logo letters, then a Jingle Bells tune will begin along with colorful animation. A nice way to wish … Continue reading →

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Game Story: an exhibition in Paris where videogames become art!

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Stefano

At last! Videogames are now considered as art, or at least – they’re allowed into museums along paintings, statues and modern art in any shape. Paris Game Story at Grand Palais, opening yesterday, is an exhibition – the first one, … Continue reading →

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Autodesk 123D: design in 3D, print, cut, create (yes, it’s that easy!)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Stefano

I’ve been writing a tutorial about Autodesk Photofly, until now the best way to convert 2D photos into 3D models (and show off on your iPad!). Now it’s time to get real 3D… in the real world! Autodesk has just … Continue reading →

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Christie’s and Venice Art Biennale: the 2011 app that will guide you with style

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Stefano

Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, has created the first ever, complete guide to the Venice Art Biennale and are now happy to offer it for free to any art lover. Designed to guide you around the labyrinthine alleys and … Continue reading →

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Martha Graham’s anniversary: a dancing Google Doodle

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Stefano

Martha Graham‘s 117th birth anniversary is celebrated today by a really nice Google Doodle: an animated dancing performance that strictly recalls the famous dancer and coreographer. Graham invented a new language of movement, and used it to reveal the passion, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Google Doodle: artist Costantin Brancusi

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Stefano

Costantin Brancusi was born 135 years ago and Google celebrates the romanian-born sculptor with a pretty doodle. Each letter of the doodle is an actual Brancusi masterpiece! Prometheus makes the G letter, double Os are made by The Newborn and … Continue reading →

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