He who listens at doors hears more than he desires(24 PICS)

He who listens at doors hears more than he desires. French proverb. It is known that a proverb expresses truth, based on common sense or the practical experience of humanity. The word "Doors" in different languages is metaphorical and means also pathway of "Opportunity". The doors in photographs are more than doors, they are exceptionally beautiful, inspiring, pieces of art, mostly from European countries, although every culture has its own unique doors and proverbs about doors. I'll start with a Russian proverb - Trust in God but lock your doors.

Conceptual sculptures from books by Brian Dettmer(28 PICS)

Brian Dettmer's nickname - "the Ripper of books", his sculptures of the books are exhibited in galleries in New York, Chicago, London, Paris. Brian Dettmer is originally from Chicago, currently resides in Atlanta, GA. He is engaged in book-carving, using a scalpel, tweezers, scissors, book covers, and all its contents, and the result is modern art. For individuals it is certainly comparable to blasphemy - books cut, though antique, and the recognition Brian got in museums, galleries, where critics say that this is really an art.