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Amazing dioramas & vignettes (Vildan Hosbak)
This Pin was discovered by Andreas Rousounelis. Diorama by Vildan Hosbak. Source: Pin on Amazing dioramas & vignettes
Upcoming Group Show at Beinart Gallery Celebrates the Intricate Art of Miniatures
Melbourne, Australia’s Beinart Gallery is gearing up for an exhibition of small scale paintings, scratch-built models, and tiny sculptures. Co-curated by artist Joshua Smith (previously), the Miniature Art Group Show features impressive works by a group of around 30 artists from around … Continue reading
Artist Tomás Saraceno Launches a Fuel-Free Solar Air Balloon, Breaking World Records
Saraceno’s balloon flew over the Salinas Grandes salt flat, making it the first time a human has flown without the use of any fossil fuels, only air and sun. “Fly with Aerocene Pacha,” Tomás Saraceno for Aerocene, 21-28 January … Continue reading
The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change: 2019 report
The Lancet The 2019 report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change shows that climate change is already damaging the health of the world’s children and is set to shape the wellbeing of an entire generation unless the … Continue reading
Posted in Climate change
Tagged construction, Culture, Environment, infrastructure, nature
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Six-Year-Old Tulip Navigates a Wooly Garden in a New Animation by Andrea Love
Andrea Love (previously) is back with a new heart-felt animation detailing the journey of a six-year-old girl named Tulip. An adaptation of Hans Christen Anderson’s Thumbelina, the 8-minute short film will chronicle Tulip’s adventures navigating a dense garden after being … Continue reading
Shinkansen vs TGV – Is One Better Than the Other?
The Japanese shinkansen or bullet train and the TGV from France are the original high-speed rail trains and although they provide a similar service they are quite distinct in their own right and yet they have a common starting point … Continue reading
Posted in Technology
Tagged construction, history, infrastructure, Technology, travel
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Illustrative Murals in Shades of Grey by Paola Delfín Characterize Human Bonds
“Juntos” (2019), Paulino Navarro, Mexico City. Photo by Edgar Olguin Paola Delfín’s monochromatic murals found in Cancun, St. Petersburg, and cities worldwide all share a message of unity and community. The Mexico-based artist often creates impeccably detailed and stylized … Continue reading
Disaster Capitalism Won’t Save Us
Can we buy our way out of a warming planet? Probably not, but advertisers will still try to sell Californians respirator masks as they flee historic wildfires. In this episode of The Idea File, Atlantic staff writer Alexis Madrigal explains … Continue reading
Posted in Environmentalism
Tagged Culture, Environment, infrastructure, North America, Politics
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Rio de Janeiro Wireless Light Rail
Luke Starkenburg The Light Rail system in Rio de Janeiro is a modern, wireless system using a ground power rail. The Alstom Citadis 402 low-floor trams are attractive, quiet, and low floor. I also included various other train in Rio … Continue reading
Santa Teresa Tram, Rio de Janeiro [4K 60fps]
This is one of the coolest trams in the world! The tram actually had a much longer route than it did 10 years ago. Today, it begins at Carioca, a 5 minute walk from the Metro station. The Santa Teresa … Continue reading
