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Follow Nectar-Hungry Birds as They Soar Through New Automated Flip Books by Juan Fontanive
Artist Juan Fontanive (previously) constructs ornithology-oriented flip books which constantly loop with the help of a few hand-built mechanics. The still images are sourced from 18th and 19th-century natural history illustrations, and when combined imitate the motion of a bird in flight. … Continue reading
Charles Blanc – Color Theorist
Charles Blanc 1813-1882 History Charles Blanc was born in 1813 in Castre, France. He was very involved in art early on, starting off as an engraver and writing art critiques and articles for several publications. He then went on to become … Continue reading
This 11-Year-Old Boy Learned To Crochet At The Of Age 5 And Is Now Called A Crocheting Prodigy – Bored Panda
If you believe that only grandmas enjoy crocheting you will be surprised to know that even some 11-year-olds love it too! Jonah Larson became internet famous for his uncommon hobby – crocheting. The boy went viral because of his amazing … Continue reading
Here’s what Jair Bolsonaro, Trump, and Putin have in common — Boing Boing
The first line of Jon Lee Anderson’s long-awaited profile of Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro in the New Yorker is a real killer. “The authoritarian leaders taking power around the world share a vocabulary of intolerance, insult, and menace…” via Here’s what … Continue reading
CGI VFX Animated Shorts : “Azul” – by The Azúl Team | TheCGBros
A small group of cruise-ship revellers find themselves alone on a tropic island. Forced inland, their exploration reveals the mystery that lies at it heart… Graduation movie from Supinfocom Arles 2012. A short movie by Rémy BUSSON – http://www.remybusson.com/ Francis … Continue reading
Van Gogh’s Ugliest Masterpiece
A video essay from Evan Puschak (The Nerdwriter) on Van Gogh’s use of colour in “The Night Café” (1888).
Reclaim Your Focus by Letting Your Mind Wander – Medium
Modern life doesn’t allow a lot of time for us to be alone with our thoughts. But as research shows, our brains need that “boring” downtime to be productive and creative. Source: Reclaim Your Focus by Letting Your Mind Wander
Watch Sliced Fruits and Vegetables Disappear Before Your Eyes in Vibrant Animations by Kevin Parry
Kevin Parry creates stop-motion animations that turn the quotidian task of slicing vegetables and fruit into a near psychedelic exploration of each food’s interiors. Through a common technique called strata-cut, the Toronto-based animator creates videos that slowly peel away the exteriors … Continue reading
Sci Fi Short Film – “ANAMNESIS” (& TRAILER)
Ben Goodger Published on 16 May 2016 Sci Fi Short Film. A young scientist harnesses the mysterious properties of a meteorite in an effort to atone with the past. If you like it please share! Another short film I made … Continue reading
A Cherry Blossom-Inspired Torch Will Kick Off the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Yesterday, on the first day of spring, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch was revealed to the public at a press conference in the hosting city. The floral design is inspired by Japan’s cherry blossom, a flower celebrated in festivals across … Continue reading
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