the softly glowing halls

"Angel's Egg Image Boards" artbook (Yoshitaka Amano). Limited edition of 1,985 copies. 290 pages, 276 image boards.

creative director: Sébastien Meunier

ruins of St Andrews Cathedral in Fife, Scotland

Jean Paul Gaultier spring/summer 2007

The Shell Grotto in Margate, Kent, England, stands as one of history’s most baffling mysteries. Discovered in 1835, this hidden passageway is adorned with over 4.6 million meticulously arranged shells, forming elaborate mosaics that cover every inch of its walls and ceilings. The designs are precise and intricate, depicting symbols, patterns, and figures whose meanings remain shrouded in mystery. What makes the grotto so compelling is that no one knows who created it, when, or why. Some speculate it dates back to ancient times, possibly as far as the Roman or Phoenician period, while others believe it was constructed in the medieval era or even the 18th or 19th century by an eccentric individual. Was it a secret temple, a meeting place for a hidden society, or a mysterious art project? Theories are abundant, but definitive answers are nonexistent. The Shell Grotto is more than just a stunning piece of craftsmanship; it’s a riddle that continues to confound experts and captivate visitors from around the world.

GROTTO HILL MARGATE Kent, CT9 2BU

The Shell Grotto, located in Margate UK, was discovered by accident in 1835, tunneling over 2,000 square feet of mosaic walls, consisting of 4.6 million seashells. There is no recorded history of the tunnel, it’s origin or it’s intended use

'Conversation with the Gods', by Alexander Kostetsky (Олександр Костецький).

A local forest plus a bit of pixel sorting via Processing.

Susan Fang Spring Summer 2020 backstage

Source : musée d'Orsay

Yoshitaka Amano: 蒼い月 (1993)

Chiara Gaggiotti