(5 min read) One of the few things that almost every human has in common is the united need as a species to dispose of our waste or to eliminate any sign of our poo and pee. That’s how bathrooms came to be. Another thing is, bathrooms are one of the

(4 min read) Throughout history, the art world has been dominated by the names of incredible creators but scarcely does a woman’s name glisten on the list of the greats. Women have faced judgment and disapproval for pursuing the arts, which throughout the ages was widely considered a man’s task. Whether

(4 min read) Frida Kahlo has long been renowned as Mexico’s finest artist; not only for her gorgeous Mexican-inspired masterpieces and self-portraits but for her insatiably positive attitude to life and her acute poeticism. Born on July 6, 1907, in Coyocoan, Mexico; Frida suffered from polio at the age of 6

(4 min read) Whether the idea of Valentine’s Day fills you with warm and fuzzy feelings or downright annoys you, it’s always the right time to admire some on-topic mosaic art; if you read this far, you know why you’re here ;). The loved-up celebration originates from ancient Roman times when Emperor

(2 min read) Here, in my Mosaics Lab cauldron, I have brewed up a remedy to aid that candy-corn induced stomach ache. Don’t worry, there’s no eye of newt or tongue of dog here, just some wholesome Halloween themed mosaic designs, from glitzy pumpkins to spooky embellished skulls; Halloween is

(3 min read) Lilian Broca creates gorgeous large scale mosaics featuring historical figures in the ancient art of smalto glass, her work acts as a commentary on societal issues. Broca states: “my mythological subjects reflect internationalism, a worldly awareness attuned to significant concerns. I draw attention to political grievances, acts

(4 min read) Those of you who follow this blog are probably well aware of the fact that I get somewhat personally invested in each post. Also, you might or might not know that I am an avid horror fan by now. So, I had this idea to write a

(4 min read) Gustav Klimt, (born July 14th, 1862) was a famous Austrian symbolist and expressionist painter. Famed for his world-renowned golden era painting; “The Kiss”. His demure, often erotic and surreal paintings moved boldly away from traditional styles, and passionately into the fires of suggestion, sexual expression and female

(3 min read) Summertime is a worldwide favorite time to grab hold of travel opportunities and set sail to see a range of cultural treats, from fine cuisine, rolling landscapes, to the colorful bounty of the arts. Mosaic art offers a unique insight into deeply laced cultural styles around the

(4 min read) When we talk about Vincent van Gogh, the iconic 20th Century painter, we often fail to recognize the pivotal contributions made by his opulent and generously textured visuals. Contemporary art has been radically morphed by an artist that is often reduced to a “tortured soul”. Although he only

(4 min read) When someone says “beautiful”, most of us think of entirely different things. Some of us think of Leonard Afremov paintings, some think of Rachel McAdams and others of their garden in May. That goes to show that beauty is the matter of individual observation and perception. There

(4 min read) One of the inexhaustible modern sources of questionable knowledge, the Wikipedia, says: “A mosaic is a piece of art made from assembling of small pieces of colored glass, stone or other materials.”. For once, Wikipedia is right, especially about the “other materials” bit. Most of us witnessed art

(3 min read) It is impossible to be in Barcelona and not notice Antoni Gaudí’s incredible mosaic artworks. Every mosaic design lover owes a lot to this early 20th century modernism architect who brought freshness, originality and genius to the world of art and architecture. Gaudí decorated his city, Barcelona, using

(4 min read) If you’re an art lover, We know how challenging it is to pick a perfect next travel destination. Well, challenge accepted! We handpicked a few marvellous mosaic artworks in different parts of the world which you should definitely include in your must-see bucket list. Spain’s Barcelona: Antoni

(1 min read) It’s that time of the year when everyone is getting creative and coming up with ideas to surprise the trick and treaters. With Halloween just around the corner, here at Mosaics Lab, we want to give you a couple of ideas that would take your imagination to

(2 min read) Remember the beauty of Venice and Florence? Now, imagine something that lies right in between them. Yes, you are right! We’re talking about Ravenna – the magnificent city in Italy, that is also known as the City of Mosaics. Apart from being the burial place of Danthe