Tag: sculpture

Creepy Whole Face Ophthalmophantome

The”Whole Face Ophthalmophantome” was an instructional device used circa 1900 by ophthalmology students to hone their surgical skills. The adjustable model consists of a black painted composition mask
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20 Inspiring Designer Skulls

Since today is Skull Appreciation Day, here’s a look back at 20 inspiring designer skulls. These unique anatomical art objects re-contextualize the cranium in bone, books, fruit, chocolate,
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Balloon Torture Table

Niklaus Rüegg is a visual artist living and working in Brussels and Zurich. Back in 2004-2005, he made this Ballonfolterungstische or Balloon Torture Table. You can see more of his objects
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A Prescription for Bent Objects

If you’ve got a case of the Mondays and Garfield can’t help, I recommend Bent Objects. Indianapolis-based sculptor/photographer Terry Border adds wire armatures to everyday objects to create anthropomorphic
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