I recently returned from a trip to Central/Eastern Europe and thought I'd share two interesting pieces of shaving-related art I encountered.
First, in the National Gallery in Prague (at Veletrní Palace), I came across a piece by Běla Kolářová, a Czech artist who used small fragments of materials to create assemblages/collages. In this case, she used fragments of Gillette razor blades to create (you guessed it) an image/icon of a razor blade. It's a very simple concept, but a bit whimsical and quite well-executed.
Second, and much, much stranger, is Froggyland, in Split, Croatia (http://www.froggyland.net/en/index.html). Froggyland hosts a collection of over 500 stuffed frogs arranged in various tableaus, all of which are weird, hilarious and (shockingly) masterfully arranged. A taxidermist (Hungarian, I believe) named Ferenc Mere spent a decade on these pieces, and completed the last nearly 100 years ago. It's a truly odd gem, and much weirder and cooler than the facade would ever suggest. Anyhow, I thought some of you might enjoy the barbershop scene (for obvious reasons).
First, in the National Gallery in Prague (at Veletrní Palace), I came across a piece by Běla Kolářová, a Czech artist who used small fragments of materials to create assemblages/collages. In this case, she used fragments of Gillette razor blades to create (you guessed it) an image/icon of a razor blade. It's a very simple concept, but a bit whimsical and quite well-executed.
Second, and much, much stranger, is Froggyland, in Split, Croatia (http://www.froggyland.net/en/index.html). Froggyland hosts a collection of over 500 stuffed frogs arranged in various tableaus, all of which are weird, hilarious and (shockingly) masterfully arranged. A taxidermist (Hungarian, I believe) named Ferenc Mere spent a decade on these pieces, and completed the last nearly 100 years ago. It's a truly odd gem, and much weirder and cooler than the facade would ever suggest. Anyhow, I thought some of you might enjoy the barbershop scene (for obvious reasons).
