Japanese Craftsmen Reinterpret Star Wars Scenes

Japanese craftsman have adapted the ancient practice of ukiyo-e wood-block printing to portray scenes from the Star Wars film franchise, creating the ultimate mash-up of tradition and science fiction. Keeping with the artistic styles of Japanese drawings, these craftsmen re-envision an icy battle scene from Hoth, Queen Amidala standing with R2-D2 and an image of Darth Vader. The prints draw eerie parallels between Japanese culture …

REIFY’s Sculptures Come Alive With Music

Born from an art and technology project at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, REIFY transforms physical sculptures into interactive, animated experiences that sync with specific songs—all through a dedicated mobile app called Stylus. So far, REIFY has partnered with musicians Tim Fain, YACHT, Mae and Health to develop their first set of otherworldly totems, which they’re offering for $75 on Kickstarter. Through their crowd-funding …