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Honey Bees Use Animal Dung to Fend Off Giant “Murder” Hornets
Honeybees spread animal dung on the entrance of their hives to effectively ward off giant hornets. What’s the best way to ward off giant hornets if you’re a honeybee? Animal dung, according to a first-ever University of Guelph study. U … Continue reading
Surreal Sculptures of Translucent Glass and Clay Explore the Body’s Transformative Processes
“I have always viewed the body as a transitory object,” writes artist Christina Bothwell. From human-animal hybrids to pregnant creatures to figures fused together, Bothwell’s oeuvre suspends various life forms in states of flux: a baby precariously rests on a mother’s … Continue reading
Hidden Dimensions: Exploring Hyperspace
Extra dimensions of space—the idea that we are immersed in hyperspace—may be key to explaining the fundamental nature of the universe. Relativity introduced time as the fourth dimension, and Einstein’s subsequent work envisioned more dimensions still–but ultimately hit a dead … Continue reading
Soothing Indoor Zen Gardens by Yuki Kawae
Nothing says “relaxing” like watching Yuki Kawae rake mesmerizing patterns in sand. (Watch how soothing his process is with his indoor zen gardens.) 🧘♂️⏳🧘♀️ Permission granted by Yuki Kawae. → FOLLOW Yuki Kawae Website: https://www.yukikawae.com/zengarden Instagram: http://instagram.com/yukikawae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGS…
Energetic Lines Circulate Through the Dynamic, Vibrant Portraits of Martin Satí
Just as a ceramicist would smooth the harsh edges of clay, Martin Satí renders the supple contours of a subject’s face with sweeping motion. Thick drops of color form the light of a cheekbone or eyelid crease, and the swirling lines … Continue reading
How do Trees Survive Winter?
Fossil records tell us that about 250 million years ago, there wasn’t a tree on Earth that was designed to survive temperatures below freezing. They were all built for life in the tropics where it’s always warm, water is always … Continue reading
Sweeping Gestures of Negative Space and Typography Complete Bronze Works by Jesús Curiá
“Uve” (2020), bronze, 17 7/10 × 15 2/5 × 9 1/10 inches The bronze sculptures of Spanish artist Jesús Curiá are intentionally ambiguous. Evoking ancient relics, the patina-covered works denote no explicit gender or ethnicity. Instead, the sculptures center … Continue reading
MAKE IT SOUL
Chicago, winter 1965. The Regal Theater hosts James Brow and Solomon Burke, two monuments of Soul music. Backstage, everyone’s under pressure. But in 1960s America, both men know their music has unexpected powers. Production company: KAZAK PRODUCTIONS Producer: Amaury Ovise … Continue reading
C4 Random Acts – ‘Lawless’
A collaborative film documenting the everyday experiences of Tilly Lawless, a sex worker in Sydney’s decriminalised sex industry. The film attempts to challenge commonly held attitudes about sex and love, and to expose society’s contradictory taboos surrounding sex work. Made … Continue reading
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