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Mathieu Lehanneur creates marble furniture that mimics the ocean’s surface

Mathieu Lehanneur chipped blocks of marble and bronze to create tables, benches and stools that resemble the surface of the ocean. Called Ocean Memories, the collection was created for an...

How Marble Sculptures Have Inspired Artists and Captivated Audiences for Millenia

Throughout art history, sculptors have experimented with an eclectic range of mediums. While cast bronze, carved wood, and fired clay have made lasting impressions, no material has captivated...

Jun Cha to Release Limited Edition ‘CAPO’ Marble Skull Sculpture

Internationally-acclaimed tattoo and fine artist Jun Cha unveils a new limited edition series of skulls sculpted from Carrara Marble entitled CAPO. Before meticulously producing each piece using modern...

Xiamen Habitat Design & Life Festival: This event is presented to connect stone and...

A brand new featured event, Xiamen Habitat Design & Life Festival curated by International Habitat Interior Design Association (IHIDA) will make its debut at...

How to Freshen Up Your Outdoor Space Using Natural Stone

If you’re thinking of updating your outdoor space, you’re not alone. As many of us are traveling less and spending more time at home,...

How to decor a contemporary-style setting with black marble

The settings featuring a contemporary design have been more and more trending over the past few years: with their elegant charm, they’re particularly fitting...

“Novel” designs will come to life in İzmir Marble Fair

Leading the natural stone industry, Marble İzmir International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair will open its doors to industry professionals for the 27th time...

The Life and Work of Barbara Hepworth, a Modern Master of Abstract Sculpture

British artist Barbara Hepworth (10 January 1903 – 20 May 1975) was a world-renowned sculptor known for her lyrical, abstract forms. She was fascinated...

Realistic Pillows Sculpted from Blocks of White Marble

In studios in Oslo and northern Italy, Norwegian sculptor Håkon Anton Fagerås uses a pneumatic hammer and other carving tools to shape blocks of marble into...

Alasdair Thomson: When Fashion Transforms Marble

It is well-known that marble is both a timeless and trendy material: and it is not wrong to talk about trends while referring to...