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A Caterpillar of Feathers | Colossal
Here’s a fantastic optical illusion courtesy of mother nature. What looks like a vibrantly colored caterpillar perched on a tree limb is actually photographer José Luis Rodríguez’s chance encounter with nine extra cozy European Bee-eaters. The photographer named the image … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, comparison, creatives, Culture, Life, love, photography, rhythm
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Conceptual Illustrations That Unveil Hidden Worlds by Andrea Ucini | Colossal
Self-taught Italian illustrator Andrea Ucini draws scenes which reveal hidden plot lines, adding a conceptual twist to his minimalistic imagery. Within Ucini’s illustrations one can sneak a peek behind the veil of a shadow or streetlamp, uncovering another world or … Continue reading
A Starbucks Inside a 100-Year-Old Converted Teahouse in Kyoto
Situated along the historic Ninenzaka street in Kyoto, this new Starbucks, which opened on June 30, is located inside a 100-year-old converted Japanese teahouse where visitors can remove their shoes and sit on tatami mats on the 2nd floor of … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, comparison, Culture, Japan, Metropolis, tradition, travel
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Order and Division: Paintings by Gina Heyer
Photorealistic paintings of bathrooms and empty corridors by South African artist Gina Heyer. Source: Order and Division: Paintings by Gina Heyer
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Tagged Art, comparison, creatives, Culture, painting, photorealism, S. Africa
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Incredible moment bride and groom joined Brazilica Festival dancers in the street – Liverpool Echo
Jenny and Daniel Dutton were getting married in the city centre yesterday and as they came outside the spectacular Rio carnival procession arrived Source: Incredible moment bride and groom joined Brazilica Festival dancers in the street – Liverpool Echo
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Tagged brazilian style, Carnaval, Carnival, creatives, Culture, dance, drum, Manchester, rhythm, samba, UK
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DIY Papercraft Light Shades of Aquatic Life by Vasili | Colossal
Taking inspiration from the Dutch seaside, Netherlands-based design studio VasiliLights produces both DIY and fully-assembled paper light shades in the form of aquatic life. The paper shades come in a variety of colors and sizes, you can see more in … Continue reading
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Tagged #lighting, animation, Art, creatives, Culture, Life, sculpture, Technology, The Netherlands
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Kayashima: The Japanese Train Station Built Around a 700-Year-Old Tree | Colossal
In the Northeast suburbs of central Osaka stands a curious train station unlike any other. Kayashima Station features a rectangular hole cut into the roof of the elevated platform and, from inside, a giant tree pokes its head out like … Continue reading
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Tagged comparison, creatives, Culture, infrastructure, Japan, Metropolis, Politics, Technology, Urban
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Brazil protesters pelt politician with eggs at her wedding – BBC News
Maria Victoria Barros is forced to leave church protected by riot police. Source: Brazil protesters pelt politician with eggs at her wedding – BBC News
Brasil – Expressão dos Brasileiros – Open Americas
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An Origami Pineapple Pavilion Opens Inside Berrington Hall’s 18th-Century Garden | Colossal
Situated inside the garden of the Georgian mansion at the National Trust’s historic Berrington Hall is Studio Morison’s newest structure Look! Look! Look!, a pineapple-shaped pavilion with angles akin to a folded work of origami. The pavilion is dusty pink, … Continue reading
