Moroccan Mosaics: The Art of Zellige

Moroccan Mosaic or the art of making Zellige is transmitted from generation to generation by master craftsmen. Training starts from a very young age to master a difficult and unique skill of making Islamic tile mosaics. In fact, diligent attention to detail is crucial in the process of creating them. Only recently, have scholars within the fields of mathematics, engineering and... READ MORE

Mosaic Artist: Serge Belo

As a means to raise funds for the NGO ONE DROP, and raise awareness about the increasing scarcity of clean water, the multidisciplinary Canadian artist Serge Belo created the world’s largest rainwater mosaic. “A Water Mosaic With A Cause” became a large exclusive photograph that went to an online auction. It took 66,000 compostable and recyclable coffee cups, 1kg of... READ MORE

Underground Mosaic Art

Another metro station boasting mosaic decorations is London’s Tottenham Court Road, one of the original Central line stops. Designed by Scottish sculptor and artist Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi, the 1,000 square metres of mosaic in the station illustrate elements and scenes of everyday life in the city. Whether the music shops of Tin Pan Alley, or the relics of the British Museum, or the fast... READ MORE

The Awakening of Muses Mosaic at the National Gallery of London

Going into the National Gallery of London, the first thing that draws your attention is the mosaic work at the main entrance. “The Awakening of the Muses’ is a marble mosaic pavement by the Russian-born artist Boris Anrep that welcomes the gallery’s visitors with style. This mosaic, in addition to three other pavements, were laid by Anrep between 1926 and 1952, as... READ MORE

Frederico Uribe: Mosaic Art Celebrates Life

Mosaic art is a wide concept and dates to many years back. It started by being a collection of stones, tiles, glass to form pictures or patterns. Today, with different technology and more diversity of material, mosaic art can take any form and shape. A live proof for that would be the amazing works of Frederico Uribe, a Colombian mixed media artist known for creating art from unusual... READ MORE