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Jean Baptiste Vérany’s Wildly Influential Cephalopod Chromolithographs Depict Sea Creatures in Stunning Opalescent Color | Colossal

MAY 26, 2023 GRACE EBERT All images via The Biodiversity Heritage Library In 1851, Jean Baptiste Vérany published a collection of illustrations that captured the subtle colors and tonal variances of cephalopods. In 1851, French pharmacist-turned-naturalist Jean Baptiste Vérany (1800–1865) … Continue reading

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These are strangely satisfying 😵‍💫 | @yukikawae

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Creating the perfect wildlife photo opportunities | @davidmbird

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A virtual choir 2,000 voices strong | Eric Whitacre

http://www.ted.com In a moving and madly viral video last year, composer Eric Whitacre led a virtual choir of singers from around the world. He talks through the creative challenges of making music powered by YouTube, and unveils the first 2 … Continue reading

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VOCES8: A Boy and a Girl – Eric Whitacre

VOCES8 performs Eric Whitacre’s setting ‘A Boy and a Girl’ at the VOCES8 Centre in London. The track is part of VOCES8’s 15th anniversary album project ‘After Silence’ – https://voces8aftersilence.com TEXT: Stretched out on the grass, a boy and a … Continue reading

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Can this Swedish tradition make you happier at work? – BBC News

In Sweden, a coffee break is more than just a quick hit of caffeine. Known as a ‘fika’, the Swedish coffee break is a longstanding tradition – a time to slow down and enjoy the company of others over a … Continue reading

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Great art by @justinflom

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Playful Illustrations by Yau Hoong Tang Layer Optical Illusions into Imaginative Stories | Colossal

MAY 24, 2023 GRACE EBERT All images © Yau Hoong Tang, Yau Hoong Tang plays with presence and absence, layering optical illusions, embedded imagery, and other narrative cues within a single work. In Negative Space, Yau Hoong Tang derives imaginative … Continue reading

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This is how geometry should be taught…

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