Tag Archives: Life

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

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

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

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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Introductions — wherethelionwalks

‘Minha gente vem ver o leão onde anda / My people come to see where the lion walks…’ via Introductions — wherethelionwalks

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Science Reveals Yet Another Reason Octopuses and Squid Are So Weird | WIRED

They edit their RNA, a trick Mother Nature largely gave up in almost all other creatures. Source: Science Reveals Yet Another Reason Octopuses and Squid Are So Weird | WIRED

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The history of our world in 18 minutes | David Christian

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Traveling Landscapes: Miniature Ecosystems Tucked Inside Vintage Suitcases by Kathleen Vance | Colossal

As part of her ongoing series titled Traveling Landscapes, New York-based artist Kathleen Vance constructs entire landscapes inside of old steamer trunks and repurposed luggage. Many of the pieces incorporate real running water, soil, and living plant life to form … Continue reading →

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Manchester Irish Festival | Official Venues

Source: Manchester Irish Festival | Official Venues

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Carnaval: Into the Heart of Cuba – Compass & Camera

Of my recent trip to Cuba, I can think of a hundred ways to tell you about my experience that make more sense than where I’m choosing to begin my story. I could write a logical day-to-day account from start … Continue reading →

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The century of American global domination of language is over, a linguist says — Quartz

The internet and US isolationism could change the way the world talks. Source: The century of American global domination of language is over, a linguist says — Quartz

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Oscar’s too white, Carnival’s too black – DMovies – your platform for thought-provoking cinema

As Brazil prepares for Carnival, DMovies remembers Black Orpheus, the Oscar and cordial racism in Brazilian cinema and beyond Source: Oscar’s too white, Carnival’s too black – DMovies – your platform for thought-provoking cinema

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Tennyson – Like What (Official Video)

Tennyson said, “We asked Nikita to listen to the song “Like What” by Tennyson, and to describe what came to mind as she listened. Afterwards, we filmed everything she described. Nikita has been blind since birth. This film is a … Continue reading →

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