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Artist Seamlessly Combines Unexpected Elements in Surreal Photos
Each composite photo is straight out of a dream. Last year, we were wowed by Luisa Azevedo’s striking surrealism photography. Now, the self-taught artist is back with a new batch of delightful composites that blend unexpected elements into enchanting scenes. Azevedo’s … Continue reading
The Terrifying Beauty of Uniqlo’s Robotic Warehouse – Spoon & Tomago
Japanese retailing giant UNIQLO opened their Ariake offices back in 2015 but the warehouse was plagued with problems and inefficiencies. So the company committed to overhaul the warehouse, which was unveiled last week. The result, in which 90% of the … Continue reading
The Architectural Ceramics of Yuki Nara
Yuki Nara is a descendant of the Ohi-yaki house of ceramics. So to say that there was some pressure to become a potter, would be an understatement. “In elementary school I didn’t even want to touch clay,” says 29-year old … Continue reading
Captivating Photographs of Storm Clouds by Camille Seaman Show Nature’s Power
Photographer Camille Seaman travels the world capturing fleeting moments of power in diverse landscapes. From melting icebergs at both poles to stormy states across America, Seaman showcases the beauty, terror, and fragility of nature in her digital and film images. Seaman began … Continue reading
Uncanny Trompe L’oeil Replicas of Classic Masterpieces Painted in Humble Outdoor Locations
Malaga-based artist Julio Anaya Cabanding paints well-known masterpieces in unsuspecting public places to create captivating trompe l’oeil interventions. The classic scenes and their ornate frames are hand-painted on unlikely backdrops such as graffiti-filled walls, crumbling buildings, and slabs of stones by … Continue reading
The Enchanting History of Notre-Dame Cathedral’s Famous Gargoyles – My Modern Met
How much do you know about the gargoyles of Notre-Dame Cathedral? Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is celebrated as one of the most exquisite examples of Gothic architecture. Constructed in the Middle Ages, the church has welcomed worshippers and sightseers for … Continue reading
Disney Princesses Reimagined as Noir-Inspired Femme Fatales
What if your favorite Disney Princess was actually the star of a noir film? Source: Disney Princesses Reimagined as Noir-Inspired Femme Fatales
Dmitry Belyaev and Fox Experiments
In the 1950s, Belyaev and his team spent years breeding the silver fox (Vulpes vulpes) and selecting only those that showed the least fear of humans. After about ten generations of controlled breeding, the domesticated silver foxes no longer showed … Continue reading
Trois petits points – Animation Short Film 2010 – GOBELINS
Une petite couturière attend son mari parti à la guerre. A seamstress is waiting for her husband.to come back from the war.
Household Objects Made From Ordinary Foods Cast in Brass
Apple slices, onion slivers and stems. These are all foods commonly found in almost any house. So common, in fact, that we don’t see them as anything else. But designers Yusuke Komatsu and Yukitoshi Toda saw them as something else: … Continue reading
NightShift: Photos by Florian Mueller
Cologne-based photographer Florian Mueller captures the street scene of Shanghai at night with this series that focuses on tiny storefronts selling a variety of things, sort of like a mini 7-Eleven. The series reflects life in the bustling metropolis that has become … Continue reading
