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Photographer Captures the Crumbling Architecture of Post-Soviet Abkhazia
Architectural photographer Aurélien Villette has spent the last nine years traveling to different countries in order to document how architecture manifests cultural change. After voyaging to the region of Abkhazia, he brings back two series of work that display this often forgotten conflict …
PhotographyBrightly Colored Tattoos Inspired by Picasso’s Cubism Paintings
Little did Pablo Picasso and Georges Braques know when they started the Cubist movement that, more than 100 years later, its basic principles would trickle down to all art forms, including tattoos. Tattoo artist Mike Boyd uses the bright colors and broken lines of Cubism to create stunning tattoos …
ArtGlow-in-the-Dark Constellation Dress Lights Up Like the Stars at Night
If your love of outer space, like the stars themselves, knows no bounds, then ThinkGeek has the perfect ensemble for you. Their glow-in-the-dark dress features a repeat print of constellations that are beautifully arranged all over the sleeveless garment. So, you’ll look great during the day, but …
Dark Matter30 Blooming Flower Cakes for an Artfully Delicious Way to Welcome Spring
As of March 20, spring has officially sprung. The days are growing longer and the flowers will soon bloom, making it reason enough to celebrate this glorious time of year. Even if you’re now dealing with frigid temperatures, you can still enjoy the start of spring thanks to some artful sweet …
DessertSan Francisco’s Candy-Colored Houses Celebrate Arrival of Spring
Finally, spring has sprung! As the long-awaited flowers bloom and the snow melts away, we say “goodbye” to the gloom and “hello” to the sunny shades of the season—a palette that is perpetually present in San Francisco’s charming, candy-colored houses. In his polychromatic feed, Instagram user …
San FranciscoArtist Patiently Creates Complex Floral Drawing with 8 Million Stippled Dots
In the past, we’ve marveled at the magnificent, minutely detailed work of Xavier Casalta. Lucky for us, the French artist is back with more plant-inspired pointillism. Much like last year’s <i>Autumn</i>, his new piece, <i>Winter,</i> is rendered in a stippling technique that captures the natural beauty of the …
PaintingCharming Watercolor Illustrations Explore the Simple Moments of Love
Inspired by everyday instances of love, South Korean artist Puuung illustrates the little things that make real relationships great. In her ongoing series, <i>Love Is,</i> Puuung charmingly presents the small yet special moments that ordinary couples often share.<p>Rendered in soft washes of watercolor, …
Painting17 Artists Blurring the Line Between Painting and Photography
As two of art’s major mediums, painting and photography are typically perceived as entirely independent practices. Though it is not uncommon for an artist to dabble in both brushwork and camerawork separately, some creatives even combine the crafts within the same piece. In this collection of …
PaintingDazzling Blue ‘Sea Sparkles’ Emit a Glittering Glow on the Shores of Tasmania
Beach goers in Tasmania have recently been witness to an incredible sight—at night, the waters are emitting an electric blue glow. Although this sounds like something out of science fiction, the reason for the sea sparkles can be easily explained. The cerulean brilliance is caused by bioluminescent …
Australian UniversitiesArchitects Design Footbridge That Doubles as the Perfect Sunset Viewing Lounge
Located on Turkey’s Aegean coast, the bustling town of Izmir is known for its majestic seaside and port. As part of an ongoing urban regeneration plan, Steb / Studio Evren Başbuğ has created a gorgeous new footbridge and sunset lounge so that residents can enjoy an even better view.<p>The new Bostanlı …
DesignRainbow Tape Installation Flows Through Six-Story Atrium Like a Colorful Waterfall
The newest site-specific installation by American artist Megan Geckler is a colorful, cascading rainbow filling Sydney’s historic Customs House. 46,000 feet of flagging tape streams down the six-story atrium in a work titled <i>A million things that make your head spin.</i><p>Geckler’s bold, graphic work is a …
ArtStriking Life-Sized Sculptures of Hollow Figures Contemplate Human Existence
South Korean artist and student Park Ki Pyung explores what it means to be human in his series of striking life-sized sculptures. Crafted from materials including cement, resin, and steel, the fractured figures are arranged in grand installations as well as intimate two-person groups. But large or …
SculptureGeometric Wood Blocks Painted to Look Like Colorful Gemstones
Environmentally-conscious artist Victoria Wagner uses reclaimed wood to create colorful sculptures. Cleverly called <i>Woodrocks</i>, the striking series features wooden works that are cut and painted to look like glistening gemstones.<p>Using wood salvaged from downed trees (including coast live oak, …
Design20+ Stunning Nature Tunnels That Are Like Walking Through a Fairy Tale
Nature has an incredible way of making us feel like we’re living in a fairy tale. Whether it’s cloaking the landscape in a blanket of fog or wowing us with a rainbow of colors, one thing is clear: the Earth is a magical place. And what better way to make believe that you’re living in a story book …
JapanHelpful Illustrations Define Feelings of Love That Have No English Translation
Love is a universal language, but sometimes, saying a simple “I love you” doesn’t accurately express what you really feel. In this way, the English language falls short of conveying your true emotions. Luckily, there’s a way to bridge the gap. We can adopt words from other cultures that aren’t …
Language20+ Foods People Eat Around the World After a Night of Drinking
We’ve all been there. It’s late, and after a night out with friends, a craving arrives. The question is, what to eat? Sweet or savory, all around the world cultures have invented mouthwatering dishes that will satisfy those late night hankerings.<p>Whether they are fried snacks or street food finds, …
RestaurantsInnovative ‘Plan Bee’ Drone Artificially Pollinates Plants Like a Real Bee
Earlier this year, major news hit the conservation world as several species of bees were listed as endangered. The news serves as a grave reminder to help restore the rapidly declining bee population; the small insects play a crucial part in our world by pollinating plants. In North America alone, …
BeesEnlightening Paintings Capture Beautiful Everyday Moments of Interracial Couples
Minneapolis-based artist Leslie Barlow creates oil paintings with a purpose. Employed as a means of studying identity, multiculturalism, and issues of representation, her “otherness” art often incorporates figurative portraits of everyday people. In her recent series, <i>Loving</i>, she explores ordinary …
PaintingWoman Changes Homeless Man’s Life After Seeing Him on Same Corner for 3 Years Straight
Every day for 3 years, Ginger Sprouse, a resident of Clear Lake, Texas, noticed a homeless man sitting on the same street corner. Rain or shine, he would be there each and every day as Sprouse drove past. Curious to hear his story, Sprouse decided to strike up a conversation with him one …
Mental HealthDignified Portraits of Stray Cats Celebrate the Unique Beauty of Fearless Felines
A stray cat is often a permanent fixture of a neighborhood. Whether it’s catching local rodents or appearing on someone’s porch for a meal, these creatures are as alluring as they are aloof. What do they do all day before they emerge for their nightly can of tuna? 19-year-old photographer …
PhotographyVisually Satisfying Compositions of Flowers and Botanical Arrangements
As a yoga teacher, Ja Soon Kim incorporates elements of the meditative practice into her creative work. In her series of botanical arrangements, Kim neatly organizes colorful vegetation into beautifully balanced compositions.<p>Simply set against either a black or white background, the creations …
Flowers9 Underwater Hotel Rooms with the Most Spectacular Views of the Ocean
Scattered around the globe, several hotels are offering unique accommodations that literally let you sleep with the fishes. Whether you’ve been humming <i>Under the Sea</i> or you count Jules Verne’s <i>Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea</i> as a favorite novel, these underwater hotels are the perfect …
HotelsArchitects Design the World’s Longest Skyscraper in New York
Skyscrapers have long defined the Manhattan skyline, but an increased obsession with height is creating an unprecedented strain on the urban environment. What if instead of fighting for the prize of tallest building, architects created the longest? This is exactly what architectural firm Oiio …
ArchitectureTeen and Her Dog Showcase Incredible Bond by Performing Amazing Tricks Together
Most pet parents have a hard enough time teaching their dog to sit on command. But for 16-year-old Mary and her canine companion Secret, they’re perfectly in sync. The two-year-old Australian Shepherd performs the ultimate dog tricks, with a repertoire so impressive that they’ll make a human …
EnglandToppled Teacups Overflow with Dried Leaves and Delicate Flowers
In her enchanting <i>Floral Tea Story</i> series, Russian artist and tea lover Marina Malinovaya arranges flowers and leaves in a whimsical way. Using only plants, a tea set, and a tabletop, she cleverly creates the illusion of cups overflowing with flora.<p>Each fanciful photograph features the artist’s hand …
FlowersScientists Say Tribe in Bolivian Rainforest Have the “Healthiest Hearts in the World”
We’re all striving for good health and to live as long as possible. Researchers are continually trying to figure out how, and studying the human heart is often at the center of it. A paper recently published in The Lancet provides new details on how to achieve a healthier heart. The data came from …
ForestryWinners of 2017 Birth Photography Competition Capture the Emotion of Childbirth
Childbirth is one of the most poignant experiences we can have as humans. The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers works to capture these magical moments during the birthing process for families.<p>The association is comprised of more than 1,200 photographers in 42 countries …
Pregnancy35+ Watercolor Tattoos Beautifully Transform Bodies into Living Art
Traditional tattoos are typically characterized by thick, black lines, solid blocks of color, and straightforward shading. Though tried-and-true, this approach to body art is not the only one! Recently, watercolor tattoos have taken the body inking world by storm with their ethereal style, fluid …
Tattoos20+ Mouthwatering Dishes of Comfort Food From Around the World
No matter where you live, you’ve probably got some version of comfort food. It’s the type of dish that’s associated with nostalgia; this is something that your mom might make for you when you’re sick, or food that you’ll indulge in if you’ve had a bad day. When you take that first bite, you …
FoodiesDiscarded Rusty Old Pickup Truck Given New Life as a Creative Desk
For many folks, a desk is an important part of their work life. If that’s the case, then why own a conventional piece of furniture when you can have a desk that was once a truck? Yes, you read that right. In one of the most creative desk DIYs we’ve seen, an old truck was given a new life in a cozy …
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