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Mother Earth and Her Daughter Meet in a Mural by Jess X. Snow

A new mural in Philadelphia by Jess X. Snow  depicts two abstracted female figures, one young, and one old, both formed of rippling branches, leaves, flowers, and birds in flight. Entitled “A Daughter Migrates Toward The Mother Earth,” the mural was … Continue reading →

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Seashore Library by Vector Architects

The Seashore Library by Beijing-based Vector Architects is located along the seashore of Bohai Bay, roughly three hours from Beijing. The design is unconventional in that the library has no paved path to the entrance and is accessible from the beach or … Continue reading →

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The Physics of the Invisible Box Challenge

HUMANS DANCE. IT’S what they do. Everyone always wants to get some cool new dance move. First there was the electric slide. Yeah, that was cool—but then there was the moonwalk. That was reallycool. And now we have the invisible box. OK, … Continue reading →

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Tree Story by Kokili Projects – Faith is Torment

Tree Story by Kokili Projects is a series of storage containers reminiscent of a tree that artistically holds your favorite herbs and spices. The design was inspired by the enjoyment of strolling through the woods as the seasons change and … Continue reading →

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Bees use invisible heat patterns to choose flowers – ScienceBlog.com

A new study, led by scientists from the University of Bristol, has found that a wide range of flowers produce not just signals that we can see and smell, but also ones that are invisible such as heat. In the … Continue reading →

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Striking Silverware Animal Assemblages by Matt Wilson

South-Carolina based artist Matt Wilson brings old silverware to life in his bent and welded sculptures of birds and other wildlife. Fastened to pieces of driftwood or mounted to segments of old lumber, the pieces seem to capture the lifelike essence … Continue reading →

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Freedom Boulevard: Mural by Thierry Noir

French artist Thierry Noir has completed a mural in Los Angeles entitled Freedom Boulevard. The 15,000 sq ft mural painted on the side of a stark white apartment building in the North Hollywood Arts District was commissioned by building owner … Continue reading →

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Where are our black superheroes? Inspired by Marvel Comics, Bahian artist turns myths of African Orixás (deities) into superheroes — Black Women of Brazil

Note from BW of Brazil: Just like any young boy, I spent a great amount of my time in the fantasy world of the superheroes. It was a regular part of my life. I remember growing up in Detroit, there … Continue reading →

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4 reasons to learn a new language

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100 Fiberglass and Resin Skulls Fill a Room at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne

Ron Mueck, an Australian artist known for his hyperrealistic figural sculptures, has created his largest work to date. His installation Mass contains 100 human skulls which are scattered and stacked throughout a gallery at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia. The individual … Continue reading →

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Houses: Drawings by Stefan Zsaitsits – Faith is Torment

Austria-based artist Stefan Zsaitsits has shifted his focus from the drawings of childlike figures in which he hybridizes particular thoughts and emotions to surreal houses that play on you psychologically.

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Ash Dome: A Secret Tree Artwork in Wales Planted by David Nash in 1977

In 1977, sculptor David Nash cleared an area of land near his home in Wales where he trained a circle of 22 ash trees to grow in a vortex-like shape for an artwork titled Ash Dome. Almost 40 years later, … Continue reading →

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