Saimir Strati: A Unique Mosaic Artist
Posted on Feb 16 2018
Saimir Strati is an Albanian artist who is primarily known as one of the world’s most famous mosaic artists. Born in Tirana, Albania on April 11, 1966, Strati began his career restoring numerous mosaics in the Albanian archeological sites of Amantia, Appolonia and Byllis. Throughout his life, he’s used a wide variety of materials to build his mosaics, some more traditional than... READ MORE 
Kelley Knickerbocker's "Vulnerable/Variable"
Posted on Feb 16 2018
In April 2013, a site-specific group show took place in Tacoma, USA in conjunction with the Society of American Mosaic Artist’s (SAMA). It was called Transposition and the exhibition was held in the former Immigration and National Services Building (INS) which was converted to an arts and cultural enclave. Fifteen artists were invited to showcase their artworks. Among them was... READ MORE 
Best in Show: Winner of Mosaic Arts International 2013
Posted on Feb 16 2018
The Mosaic Art International 2013, organized by the Society of American Mosaic Artists took place in the internationally well-known Museum of Glass in Tacoma, USA. There could not be a better place for a vibrant exhibition composed of the artwork of 47 artists coming from 7 different countries. This year was special because visitors had the chance to appreciate all kind of mosaic going... READ MORE 
The Mechanization of Lea
Posted on Feb 16 2018
When we came across Nagy Jalkh’s photo of “The Mechanization of Lea” on the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik’s Facebook page, we immediately saw that Lea Saliba had potential and we decided to find out more about her and the motivation behind the implementation of such a project.
Lea Saliba is a young woman from Sin El Fil in Lebanon who is currently studying... READ MORE 
Top 5 Most Unusual Mosaics
Posted on Feb 16 2018
1- Mona Lisa Burned Toast Mosaic
New Zealand’s Maurice Bennett used pieces of toast to create mosaic portraits of famous people such as Peter Jackson and the Mona Lisa. Some of the pieces are barely heated, while others are completely burnt. This provides the artist with different shades of color to use.
2- Jimi Hendrix Guitar Picks Mosaic
Jimi Hendrix was a... READ MORE 