In the world of pin-ups, Bunny Yeager was one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. A beauty herself, Yeager is most known for capturing the iconic Bettie Page with her camera. Below is an article from the Miami Herald which takes a look at some of the highlights of Bunny Yeager’s life and career… (Look for books, news, video and more about Yeager below the article.)

Iconic pinup photographer and model Bunny Yeager died at 85

Legendary pinup photographer and model Bunny Yeager, seen in this undated file photo, has died. She was 85. (Marice Cohn Band/Miami Herald/MCT) MIAMI — Photographer Bunny Yeager epitomized the era of the pinup beauty. She did so not only in front of the camera where, as a statuesque 5-foot, 10-inch vision she became one of the… Read the rest of this entry »

Artist Benjamin Shine recently completed an amazing installation at the Canberra Centre in Canberra, Australia, creating larger than life portraits using nothing but tulle.

Entitled The Dance, the installation is constructed from over 2,000 metres (6,560 ft) of tulle and each sculpture is created through a process of pleating, layering, compacting and hand-sewing the material into shape. The finished works are then brought to life through back lighting.

Tulle (English pronunciation: /tuːl/ tool) is a lightweight, very fine netting, which is often starched. It can be made of various fibres, including silk, nylon, and rayon. Tulle is most commonly used for veils, gowns (particularly wedding gowns), and ballet tutus. [source]

To see more artworks and product designs by Shine be sure to check out his website and Instagram profile.

[via designboom]

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