Science-Inspired Ink by Michele Volpi Blurs the Line Between Tattoo and Textbook
July 29, 2020
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Contributing Writer Vanessa Ruiz is a creative director and curator based in Chicago. While earning her master’s degree in biomedical visualization (medical illustration) at UIC, Vanessa founded Street Anatomy, a website that aggregates works at the intersection of contemporary art and human anatomy. Ruiz has curated several anatomically-themed gallery shows in Chicago, including several at the International Museum of Surgical Science. In 2015, Vanessa was a speaker at TEDMED and she currently serves on their Editorial Advisory Board.
Bisected Bronze Figures by Artist Anders Krisár Rejoin Through Clasped Hands
June 26, 2020
A Hypochondriac’s Obsession is Amplified in Mesmerizing Anatomical Mandalas Cut From Paper
May 5, 2020
Precise Images of Human Anatomy Deftly Rendered in Punch Needle by Amber Griffiths
April 27, 2020
Illusory Street Typography Pops Off the Wall in Bold Murals by Ben Johnston
April 20, 2020
Humans Stripped Down to Their Circulatory Systems Participate in Urban Life
April 19, 2020
Vibrant Skeletal Interpretations of Celebrities and Fashion Icons Define Bradley Theodore’s Paintings
March 30, 2020
Wearable Sculptures Blend Humans into Surrounding Landscapes in an Ongoing Photo Series
March 9, 2020
Anatomical Forms Emerge From Zippers, Quilted Fabric, and Felt by Élodie Antoine
February 14, 2020