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Art and Artists

Six not-quite-tile creations for Tile Addicts

Sometimes there are projects and creations that are not quite tile but that implement the same sort of methodology – be it with medium used for mosaics or with tile type materials and motifs used in a unique way. We think they belong in the Tile Addict blogosphere so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best to demonstrate why. 1) The Cigar Band … Continue reading Six not-quite-tile creations for Tile Addicts

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Art and Artists

The Cigar Band House

Back in November we covered the fantastic activist artworks from Negweny El Assal, a master of transforming cigarette butts into meaningful masterpieces. And today we have something very similar to share. In the classic Dutch village of Volendam (situated next to Edam and twinned with England’s own Coventry) is a unique mosaic style. Located next to the museum, the Cigar Band House is awash with … Continue reading The Cigar Band House

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