miniature

• You’ll Need a Magnifying Glass to Read Some of the World’s S…

  [ad_1] At Windsor Castle, a one-of-a-kind architectural marvel isn’t a structural part of the building itself or even a full-size feature. Here, you’ll find Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, widely regarded as the largest and most famous in the world. Designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, the house was built between 1921 and 1924 and contains…

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• A Miniature Musical Curio Shop by Chris Millar Spins Like Cl…

  [ad_1] After he graduated from art school, Chris Millar (previously) worked in a toy store for seven years. “The shop, now defunct, was called Livingstone and Cavell Extraordinary Toys in Calgary, Alberta, Canada,” he tells Colossal. The store carried classics like tin wind-ups, electric trains, dolls, miniature soldiers, and teddy bears. Millar’s latest extravagantly detailed work was…

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• Magic and Whimsy Abound from Shannon Taylor’s Fantastic Wate…

  [ad_1] All images courtesy of Hashimoto Contemporary, shared with permission October 29, 2024 Art Grace Ebert Share Pin Email Bookmark Tucked inside vintage compacts are magical worlds of whimsy and mischief carefully concocted by Shannon Taylor. The Oakland-based artist (previously) transforms antique vessels into lush breeding grounds for fantastic creatures, spirited gatherings, and the occasional…

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