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Cultured Science

As complacency to digital art rises, consumers react to science-based artistry

Implications - There is little that cannot be rendered using computer animation, but a rising influx of scientific images as art are taking precedence for their simplistic beauty. As consumers become complacent to overly processed art, a move backwards to simple images of the natural world offers educational benefits in the form of entertainment.
Trend Themes
1. Science as Art - As complacency to digital art rises, consumers react to science-based artistry.
2. Anatomy - Artists incorporate anatomy into their works, offering an educational, scientifically accurate portrayal of objects and living beings.
3. Dna-infused Art - Start-up company Genetic Ink lets you decorate your living room with parts of yourself -- literally.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists use science to create captivating works that educate and entertain audiences.
2. Biotechnology - Startups are using DNA to create personalized art and connect people with their genetic identity.
3. Space Technology - Satellite imagery technology is producing stunning, high-quality images of the Earth from space.
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Neon X-Ray Art
Neon X-Ray Art
Artist Hugh Turvey Produces Compelling Transparent Art Images
British artist Hugh Turvey turns ordinary objects into interesting transparent x-ray art. Turvey’s photograph Femme Fatale features a foot in a dangerously high stiletto, in the hopes of... MORE
Spectacular Science-Based Art
Spectacular Science-Based Art
The New Work of Caleb Charland Focuses on Light and Fire
Back in 2010, the world was astounded by a series of science-based artworks involving fire, light, fruit and more; the new work of Caleb Charland is just as impressive. Although most of it still... MORE
3D Printed Self-Portraits
3D Printed Self-Portraits
Artist Joshua Harker Uses a 3D Printer to Create an Elegant Portrait
Artist Joshua Harker has created a new brilliant self-portrait. With the use of a 3D printer, CT and 3D scanning, Joshua Harker created an elaborate sculpture of his own face. With the CT scan... MORE
Psychedelic Brain Images
Psychedelic Brain Images
The Human Connectome Project Seeks to Better Understand the Human Brain
The Human Connectome Project was created by the National Institutes of Health who funded the project with $40 million dollars back in 2010. The goal of the Human Connectome Project is to “... MORE
Translucent Pigmented Fish Art
Translucent Pigmented Fish Art
These Illustrations of Transparent Fish are Made of Neon Lights
These pigmented transparent fish creatures are photographed with neon lighting. The photography series created by Adam Summers showcases a narrow division between art and science in detailed fish... MORE
DNA-Infused Art
DNA-Infused Art
Genetic Ink Can Turn Your DNA into a Masterpiece
Start-up company Genetic Ink lets you decorate your living room with parts of yourself—literally. The New York company will make creative works of art from your DNA. Genetic Ink will send you... MORE
Satellite Earth Photography
Satellite Earth Photography
The Sentinel-1A Satellite Took These Beautiful Images of the Earth
The European Space Agency’s Sentinel-1A satellite returned these stunning images of the Earth from space. Despite not yet being positioned in its operational orbit or being ready to supply... MORE

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