Tag Archives: Culture

Don’t Trust Me? Let’s Dance – ScienceBlog.com

Posted on July 11, 2017 by agogo22

Synchronized movement such as dancing or marching act as a kind of social glue, bringing people together and enhancing trust and cooperation. But scientifically measuring synchrony and trust is hard to do. Now, researchers report … Read more Source: Don’t … Continue reading →

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Lello Bookstore in Porto: One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world – Walls with Stories

Posted on July 10, 2017 by agogo22

One of the most amazing bookstores in the world is located in the Portuguese city of Porto and is called Lello Bookstore (also known as Livraria Lello & Irmão or Livraria Chardron). The name comes from the Lello brothers who … Continue reading →

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Casa do Penedo: The Portuguese Flintstones house – Walls with Stories

Posted on July 10, 2017 by agogo22

There is a marvellous piece of architecture located in the north of Portugal, in the Parish of Várzea Cova, municipality of Fafe, that goes by the name of Casa do Penedo. It’s name translates as House of the Rock in English. … Continue reading →

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Artist Shows That Putting Googly Eyes on Inanimate Objects Never Gets Old | Colossal

Posted on July 8, 2017 by agogo22

Ah yes, eyebombing, the street art equivalent of drawing a funny mustache on Mona Lisa. So ubiquitous it’s impossible to credit anyone for inventing it… and yet for some reason it never quite stops being hilarious? Or maybe it’s just … Continue reading →

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Towering Murals by Blu on the Streets of Italy Confront Environmental and Societal Woes | Colossal

Posted on July 8, 2017 by agogo22

From climate change to capitalism run amok, street artist Blu (previously) pulls no punches in his soaring multi-story murals on the streets of Italy. While mixed with a healthy dose of sarcasm and humor, the inspiration behind each artwork is … Continue reading →

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The First Annual International Bamboo Architectural Biennale Explores Material’s Use in Contemporary Design | Colossal

Posted on July 8, 2017 by agogo22

Last fall the very first International Bamboo Architecture Biennale premiered in the small village of Baoxi, China, placing eighteen permanent works by twelve international architects within the traditionally agriculture-centered town. The biennale, curated by artist Ge Qiantao and architect George … Continue reading →

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New Particle Discovery Reignites Decade-Old Physics Controversy

Posted on July 7, 2017 by agogo22

Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland have discovered an exciting new particle—or rather, an exciting combination of particles. It doesn’t have quite the same impact that the Higgs Boson (the one people called the God Particle) did five … Continue reading →

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New Sketchbook-Based Ballpoint Pen Drawings by Nicolas V. Sanchez | Colossal

Posted on July 5, 2017 by agogo22

New York City-based artist Nicolas V. Sanchez (previously) creates masterful drawings with only the aid of a few ballpoint pens, rendering unbelievably realistic portraits and still lifes in his many sketchbooks. Due to his precise application of highlights and shadows … Continue reading →

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Treetop Experience Observation Tower by EFFEKT

Posted on July 5, 2017 by agogo22

Copenhagen-based architectural firm EFFEKT has designed this 600 meter treetop walk connected to a 45 meter tall observation tower located in a preserved forest one hour south of Copenhagen, Denmark. Source: Treetop Experience Observation Tower by EFFEKT

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Artist-Designed Clogs at The De Klompen Show

Posted on July 5, 2017 by agogo22

Organized by Wieden + Kennedy, an advertising agency based in Amsterdam, the De Klompen Show is a public exhibition featuring uniquely designed clogs by a wide variety of artists. Source: Artist-Designed Clogs at The De Klompen Show

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Story Objects by Vera van Wolferen

Posted on June 28, 2017 by agogo22

Miniature architectural sculptures made of balsa wood, paper and cotton by visual artist Vera van Wolferen based in The Hague, Netherlands. Source: Story Objects by Vera van Wolferen

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Papercraft Art by Noelia Lozano for Experienced Hire Campaign

Posted on June 8, 2017 by agogo22

Colorful papercraft imagery created by Spanish art director Noelia Lozano for Experienced Hire Campaign for EY (Ernst & Young), one of the best professional services firms in the world. Source: Papercraft Art by Noelia Lozano for Experienced Hire Campaign

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