This Week in Miniatures
Welcome to the latest WEEkly round up of the latest news and reports from the MiniWorld! (Photo: Gulliver's Gate, NYC)
Artist TedTalk: Mohammad Hafez
Artist, architect and miniaturist Mohamad Hafez is featured in this piece from Al Jazeera. Mr. Hafez recreates homes and structures that describe the ravages of war in his home country of Syria (Unpacked: Refugee Baggage). More in this recent Ted Talk:
ROAD TRIP!
We had a quite an adventure when we (finally!) visited Gulliver's Gate, the miniatures mecca in Times Square, New York City!
Allow for ample time to go through the entire attraction, there is so much to see! Plan a return trip as they add (and take away) from the display to introduce new miniatures. More from our little adventure can be found on our InstagramTV station.
Dollhouse: SUPER-SIZED
This extra large dollhouse was installed on the outside of Palais de Tokyo and is part of a new showing of work by Amabouz Taturo.
The exhibition: "Another Banana Day for the Dream-Fish" is on view through September. How's THAT name for an art show?
Mini Treasures:
Here's a look at some of the mini treasures available for sale at D. Thomas Miniatures. Check out our Facebook Shop or message us for purchase inquiries!
Visit Cold Spring NY!
Summer is a great time to visit Cold Spring, NY (plan now!) and to shop the D. Thomas Miniatures outpost at The Shoppes at 103 Main Street! Restaurant reco: Cold Spring Depot for an awesome burger.
LOOSE ENDS:
> DIY'ers won't want to miss this HOW TO make an underwater dystopian cityscape! From the guys over at TESTED.com.
> Artist Brooke Weston creates very cool environments in miniature using reclaimed taxidermy.
> "Doobs" is dubbed the new name for 3D miniatures which are growing in popularity in this report from NBC Nightly News.
We hope you enjoyed this WEEkly update. Be sure to share this post with other miniacs and have them subscribe here so they never miss an update!
ABOUT D. THOMAS MINIATURES
D. Thomas Miniatures is a retail and gallery destination featuring top quality collectibles including 1/12th scale structure, furniture and accessories. The concept, designed to appeal to collectors, crafters and enthusiasts was created, in part, to raise awareness of miniatures as a decorative art form and to introduce the discipline not only to a new generation but to those who may just be discovering it! The gallery space showcases work in miniature by well-known artists from all over the world.
