A compilation of works that use unique textures that catch a person's eyes and makes you want to take a closer look at each and every piece. Finding that, not everything is at it seems.
Lunar Roving Vehicle, Ham, Myung Su, 2009, From the collection of: Korean Art Museum Association
On the topic of textures. There is no equal to a 2 dimensional piece for texture than creating an image to look like it is made entirely out of wool.
Landscape, Li Jian, 1794, From the collection of: Hong Kong Museum of Art
The texture of the paper itself makes this image rather unique as it is a special paper from Japan. The ink and style though add even more 'texture' for your eyes to make the image more appealing.
The Argenteuil Bridge, Claude Monet, 1874, From the collection of: Musée d’Orsay, Paris
As someone who loves water, I really enjoyed this picture and the details in the reflection.
What the Hell, Kimmo Schroderus, 2002 - 2003, From the collection of: Fundación Banco Santander
This giant pipe sculpture is my all time favorite in this list. I wish that I could have walked all around it just to admire its curved nature.
Vhils, Vhils, 2012-04-29/2012-05-06, From the collection of: All City Canvas
Figure and table, José Zugasti, 1990, From the collection of: Universidad Pública de Navarra
Nightingale, Park, Gye Hoon, 2006, From the collection of: Korean Art Museum Association
The very style of this painting makes anyone want to take a closer look.
Guan ware mallet-shaped vase, 12th century, From the collection of: Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art
Seeing broken pottery put back together in this style has been a personal favorite of mine ever since I learned about kintsugi and have always appreciated the hard work that goes into making these pieces.
Geometric Knife Drawing 02-01-11, Cho, Byung Wang, 2011, From the collection of: Korean Art Museum Association
The style of this piece intrigued me as I was scrolling through paintings, the way it is shaped made me quite curious as I looked at all the tiny lines and saw many smaller ones that you can't see unless you zoom in.
Plains of Bengal, from above Siligoree, Edward Lear, 1812–1888, British, 1874, From the collection of: Yale Center for British Art
The field of depth you get from this picture alone helped me to choose it. Seeing a river stretch out and seeing how the jungle hugs the sides of it as it snakes its way through the trees.
Brand New Paint Job (Emily Carr Master Bedroom), Jon Rafman, 2013, From the collection of: Art Gallery of Ontario
I just really enjoyed the textures of this one.
Cubist Bird, Sargent Claude Johnson, 1967, From the collection of: SCAD Museum of Art
The image caught my attention as it looked like a fish, but is titled "Cubist Bird", looking at it closer I noticed all the details that gave the bird it's shape and now when I look at it, I can't see the fish anymore
Take Off, Kim, Jiwon, 2011, From the collection of: Korean Art Museum Association
Without zooming in, I couldn't tell what this was, and that immediately got my attention as upon seeing all the tiny details, I was able to appreciate the whole piece to a much higher degree.
Untitled, ZEZÃO, 2013, From the collection of: São Paulo Street Art
I've always loved graffiti as an artistic setting, this style in particular has such a unique feel to it that you eyes can't just gloss over it.
Niagara Falls, from the American Side, Frederic Edwin Church, 1867, From the collection of: National Galleries Scotland: National
The swirl of the waterfall, and the roughness of the rocks brings back fond memories of feeling mist on your arms or face when looking at something at an overlook.
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Yale Center for British Art
Fundación Banco Santander
SCAD Museum of Art
Universidad Pública de Navarra
Musée d’Orsay, Paris
Korean Art Museum Association
São Paulo Street Art
Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art
National Galleries Scotland: National
All City Canvas
Art Gallery of Ontario
Hong Kong Museum of Art