The Bank of Russia issues commemorative coins dedicated to the XXII Olympic and XI Paralympic Winter Games of 2014. Sochi 2014 Investment Coins

Sochi 2014 Investment Coins
The Bank of Russia issues the investment silver coins of rectangular shape with rounded corners. The denominations 3 ruble have a mass of 31.1 g of precious metal fineness 999. Devoted to the XXII Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi, investment coins issued by the Bank of Russia are works of art. On the obverse side of the coin is the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Russian Federation. And on the back – a relief image of the White Bear, the official mascot of the XXII Olympic Winter Games 2014. The coin quantities – 300 thousand pieces.
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World’s famous song history. Blue Canary 60 years of history

Blue Canary 60 years of history
Brilliant, popular in the 50’s song, Blue Canary is now almost forgotten. The song was the creation of Italian-born Vincenzo Fiorino (who worked in a team with Paul Whiteman). Noteworthy, the lyrics of the song – translated into several languages and represented in this set in a variety of versions recorded in different years.
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Surprised girl. Hyperrealistic paintings by Armenian artist Tigran Tsitoghdzyan

Hyperrealistic paintings by Tigran Tsitoghdzyan
In fact, the author relates his art to usual painting rather than hyper-realism. Armenian artist Tigran Tsitoghdzyan was born in Yerevan, in 1976. He has been drawing since the age of four. At the age of 10 had already become known to the world as a very talented fellow, and this time he held his first solo exhibition. Tigran graduated from the Yerevan Academy of fine arts, then entered Swiss Cantonale D’Art Du Valais school. The artist does not forget about the classical technique and adapts it with a modern twist. In the world of rush and bustle, sometimes, it is useful to stop for a moment and see the beauty in simple things.
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Beautiful Siberian breed of dogs – Samoyed, a kind of husky. White color inspiration

White color inspiration, symbolism and meaning

Traditionally, White symbolizes social harmony and peace and invokes a positive association. In particular, its positive characteristics are – integrity, fullness, dedication, openness, unity, ability to detect hidden and false, insulation. Also, characterized by perfection and completeness, white shows the absolute and final judgement, complete freedom to opportunities and removing barriers. Noteworthy, its fundamental quality – equality because it encloses all the colors, they are equal. Undoubtedly, it always inspires, and inspires a certain confidence. However, if in color there’s a lot white, its negative characteristics come. Among them – futility, boredom, stiffness and disappointment. Meanwhile, if a person selects the white color, he wants to free himself from trouble.
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Opened in June 2010 Dostoevskaya Metro station in Moscow

Dostoevskaya Metro station in Moscow
The recently built Dostoevskaya station is very impressive, decorated with Florentine mosaic panels. Noteworthy, they depict works of the great Russian writer Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky. On the walls of the station one can see scenes illustrating the four novels of Dostoevsky. In particular, “Crime and Punishment”, “Idiot,” “Possessed,” and “the Brothers Karamazov”). Also, including scenes of violence. For example, murder of old woman and suicide of Svidrigajlov from “Crime and Punishment”. Or murder of Nastasya Filipovna from “Idiot”, murder and suicide of Stavrogin and Shatov from “Devils”. The author of mosaics – Russian artist Ivan Nikolaev.
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Creative photo series by Polish photo artist. Las Vegas Carpets by Chris Maluszynski

Las Vegas Carpets by Chris Maluszynski
Born in 1975 in Warsaw, Poland, Chris Maluszynski moved to Sweden at age 7. There, he studied at the University of Linkoping, Sweden, and Sorbonne, Paris. Having begun his professional career in 1995, he worked for most major Swedish newspapers. Next, Chris Maluszynski moved to New York City (2005). Now, he is one of the founding members, and the director of Moment Agency. According to Maluszynski, it took him four years to create the photo series “Carpets in Las Vegas”.
However, such kaleidoscopic carpets in Sin City’s casino corridors – not a simple American kitsch. In fact, based on the human psychology – bright colors stimulate activity, and encourage people to gamble. According to the photographer, ugly Vegas Carpets Want You to Keep Playing. “Traditionally, the carpets play a big part in keeping the town as surreal as it is,” said Maluszynski.
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A bird. Work by Australian artist – James Corbetts car-parts sculptures

James Corbetts car-parts sculptures
Australian artist and sculptor James Corbett, from Ningi, Queensland, creates unique artworks from car parts. According to the sculptor, he bents nothing into shape; instead, maintains the original integrity of each car part. “The parts themselves are often interesting, some are as much as eighty years old”, says James Corbett.
Corbett successfully participates in art and sculpture exhibitions since 1999. His life like pieces appeared in Australia, England, Switzerland, New Zealand, Japan, the United Arab Emirates and the U.S.A.
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Shiva. Steam punk sculpture by American junk artist. Curious sculptures by Gabriel Dishaw

Curious sculptures by Gabriel Dishaw
American junk artist Gabriel Dishaw creates amazing steam punk sculptures. He takes parts from old machines, typewriters, computers to build awesome mechanical creatures. By creating curious sculptures from useless objects, the artist gives new life and purpose to old scraps. As the artist states “The metal has the ability to resonate the very fantasies and thought processes that I envision”.
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An iconic American Gothic 3D installation. Food Sculptures by Jim Victor and his wife Marie Pelton, Pennsylvania based food artists

Food Sculptures by Jim Victor
Creative American couple Jim Victor and his wife Marie Pelton create incredible sculptures from food. In particular, butter, cheese, chocolate, bread and pasta, and of course, vegetables. The artists live in Pennsylvania. Noteworthy, the New York Times, Philadelphia Magazine, Der Spiegel and others featured their 3D installations in their publications. Also, their works decorate private and public collections. According to Jim Victor, he is a sculptor with over thirty years experience as an artist and teacher.
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