Nazca artistry inspires the linear patterns that adorn this tantalizing ceramic sculpture. The colorful "Legged Sofa" series by ceramic artist Lulli Luca is a unique celebration of pre-Hispanic Peruvian cultures, as well as of women and their role in the family, art and culture. "I wanted to express the merger of the different eras so antiquity is expressed through the decoration, while the modern... more...

Nazca artistry inspires the linear patterns that adorn this tantalizing ceramic sculpture. The colorful "Legged Sofa" series by ceramic artist Lulli Luca is a unique celebration of pre-Hispanic Peruvian cultures, as well as of women and their role in the family, art and culture. "I wanted to express the merger of the different eras so antiquity is expressed through the decoration, while the modern era can be seen in the sofa style," explains Luca. "The legs are movable and are meant to identify   less...

Ganesha, the sacred man-elephant of Hindu tradition, poses nobly for this sculpture by Wayan Rendah. The deity's expression reveals inherent wisdom and strength. In one hand he holds a lotus bud, symbolizing holiness. In the other, he holds a jar of blessed water, which he sprinkles all over the world for humankind. Ganesha is considered the god of auspiciousness. Rendah works in Balinese sono woo... more...

Ganesha, the sacred man-elephant of Hindu tradition, poses nobly for this sculpture by Wayan Rendah. The deity's expression reveals inherent wisdom and strength. In one hand he holds a lotus bud, symbolizing holiness. In the other, he holds a jar of blessed water, which he sprinkles all over the world for humankind. Ganesha is considered the god of auspiciousness. Rendah works in Balinese sono wood, employing pale crocodile wood for the tusks.   less...

Colorful confetti and festive serpentines mark the spirit of samba. Musicians play with a cheerful beat as a woman dances under the arches of the Apoteose, Rio de Janeiro's famous catwalk where all the samba schools perform in the renowned Carnival parade. Pame Rio puts together a lively diptych to fully capture the effervescent energy of Rio's famed samba carnival. Titled "Carnaval do Rio noturno... more...

Colorful confetti and festive serpentines mark the spirit of samba. Musicians play with a cheerful beat as a woman dances under the arches of the Apoteose, Rio de Janeiro's famous catwalk where all the samba schools perform in the renowned Carnival parade. Pame Rio puts together a lively diptych to fully capture the effervescent energy of Rio's famed samba carnival. Titled "Carnaval do Rio noturno" in Portuguese.   less...

Nyoman Subrata made this elegant carving out of crocodile wood, intricately depicting the heroic royal couple of the Hindu epic 'The Ramayana': Rama and Sita. 'The Ramayana' tells the story of Rama, the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu, who eventually wins Sita in marriage. Displaced as rightful heir to his father's throne, Rama goes into exile with Sita and his brother Lakshmana. Sita is lat... more...

Nyoman Subrata made this elegant carving out of crocodile wood, intricately depicting the heroic royal couple of the Hindu epic 'The Ramayana': Rama and Sita. 'The Ramayana' tells the story of Rama, the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu, who eventually wins Sita in marriage. Displaced as rightful heir to his father's throne, Rama goes into exile with Sita and his brother Lakshmana. Sita is later abducted by the demon-king Ravana. Rama, with the aid of the monkey general Hanuman, searches for   less...