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30 Odd Modern Busts

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Photorealistic Busts

Marc Sijan's Human Sculptures are Incredibly Lifelike (GALLERY)

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Marissa Brassfield

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From Matchstick Sculptures to Coin Bank Beethoven Busts

Published: Nov 7, 2010 Updated: Mar 28 2011

Bust sculptures were a traditional way to portray famous figures, but these odd modern busts are anything but traditional. From busts made of matchsticks and trash to hyperrealistic facial sculptures, it's clear this art form has evolved over the ages.

See these odd modern busts and more above. Which is your favorite?

#1 Photorealistic Busts

Marc Sijan's Human Sculptures are Incredibly Lifelike Full Article

Photorealistic Busts

#2 Plastic Surgery Sculptures

The Marc Quinn Exhibition Takes Art to Insane Measures Full Article

Plastic Surgery Sculptures

#3 Matchstick Sculptures

David Mach Creates Fiery Works of Art Full Article

Matchstick Sculptures

#4 Risque Political Sculptures

Bare-Chested Michelle Obama Bust Full Article

Risque Political Sculptures

#5 Photorealistic Sculptures

Jamie Salmon Creates Frighteningly Life-Like Art Full Article

Photorealistic Sculptures

#6 Emotive Sculptures

Adam Beane Creates a Revolutionary Artistic Material Called CX5 Full Article

Emotive Sculptures

#7 Diseased Sculptures

Human Pathology Busts by Paul Komoda Show Effects of Syphilis Full Article

Diseased Sculptures

#8 Recycled Barkitecture

Old Wood is Used for Michael Ferris Jr's Detailed Portrait Sculptures Full Article

Recycled Barkitecture

#9 Superhero Busts

The War Machine Collectible Bust for Iron Man 2 Full Article

Superhero Busts

#10 Cutesy Villain Busts

Nick Ramey's Ceramic Art Will Blow You Away Full Article

Cutesy Villain Busts

#11 Swimtastic Wax Models

These Carole Feuerman Sculptures Look Like They Went for a Dip Full Article

Swimtastic Wax Models

#12 Gory Pinatas

Abel Saucedo's Macabre Sculptures Comment On Mexico Drug War Full Article

Gory Pinatas

#13 Crystal Pop Legend Busts

Swarovski Michael Jackson by Galaxia Crystal Art is Out of Control Full Article

Crystal Pop Legend Busts

#14 Pixelated Techie Portraits

The Steve Jobs Bust is Depicted in a 3D Digital Sculptural Style Full Article

Pixelated Techie Portraits

#15 Luxury Home Narcissism

Company Makes 'You Look Like A Million Dollars' With Personalized Busts Full Article

Luxury Home Narcissism

#16 Obama Shaped Chocolate

The Choc-O-Bama is Change You Can Sink Your Teeth Into Full Article

Obama Shaped Chocolate

#17 Celebrity Robots

Interactive Elvis Bust Full Article

Celebrity Robots

#18 Celebrity Busts

Wired & Natural Approach to Art Full Article

Celebrity Busts

#19 Classical Sound Systems

The Beathoven Speaker is Modeled After Beethovan the Composer Full Article

Classical Sound Systems

#20 Dead President Heads

These David Herbert Sculptures are Scary yet Artistic Full Article

Dead President Heads

#21 Smoking Chromatic Busts

'Keep Your Head' With the Paco Peregrin Neo2 Editorial Full Article

Smoking Chromatic Busts

#22 Tetrisculptures

Our Obsession Reaches New Heights With the 3D Tetris Head Full Article

Tetrisculptures

#23 Viral Ancient Statues

Fans Say 3,000 Year Old Egyptian Bust Looks Like Michael Jackson Full Article

Viral Ancient Statues

#24 Paint-Dipped Busts

Ludwig Creates Blue Lacquered Beethoven for Conveyor @ Fred Segal Full Article

Paint-Dipped Busts

#25 Creepy Crying Appliances

The DL & Co. 'Deirdre' Candle Sheds a Molten Wax Tear Full Article

Creepy Crying Appliances

#26 Macabre Mini Busts

The Family Skulls by Brian Morris Full Article

Macabre Mini Busts

#27 Porky Celeb Portraits

The Bacon Kevin Bacon Statue Will Raise Money for Charity Full Article

Porky Celeb Portraits

#28 Functional Classical Decor

Fiona Thomson Lights and Speakers Full Article

Functional Classical Decor

#29 Distorted Traditional Statues

Affiliati Peducci/Savini Manipulate Marble and Classic Beauty Full Article

Distorted Traditional Statues

#30 Headbust Banks

The 'Nea Bank' Uses a Head for Money Storage Full Article

Headbust Banks

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