#mosaic

#mosaic

Fragments of a mosaic floor that once adorned a ship belonging to Caligula, the tyrannical Roman emperor, have landed in Miami. The Frost Art Museum at Florida International University (FIU) is presenting the restored artefact along with 11th-century mosaic stone slabs. All are on view in the US for the first time, thanks to loans from the world's oldest museum, the Capitoline in Rome.

For more than two decades, French street artist Invader-born Franck Slama-has turned city streets into digital landscapes, reimagining the urban environment as a living arcade. His iconic 8-bit mosaics have quietly infiltrated skylines and alleyways in over 79 cities across 20 countries, transforming the familiar into something playful, subversive, and undeniably his. Now, in an unexpected yet fitting next move, Invader is bringing his unmistakable pixel art to the heart of Music City with his first-ever Nashville "invasion."

The expression "YOLO" stands for "You only live once," reflecting an eternal truth that encourages a lively enjoyment of life, as demonstrated by an ancient mosaic.

The recent excavation has revealed a polychrome mosaic floor dating back to the 1st century B.C., showcasing intricate geometric designs and painted accents.