When strolling down the beach, there’s always an urge to draw in the sand – it seems compulsory to make your mark by inscribing something. But there’s a dilemma: how do you go about physically drawing ...

Example of a sona design in which both horizontal and vertical mirrors are required to trace out the corresponding single-loop light path. The storyteller would clean and smooth the ground, then use ...

Discover how artist Chidi Kwubiri's journey from drawing in the sand as a child to creating intricate works of art is challenging European perceptions of African artistry.

The Japanese practice of drawing patterns in sand, known as “karesansui” or “dry landscape” gardening, is often associated with Zen Buddhism. These gardens are designed to embody a sense of ...