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October 19, 2024

Innovative Pavilion Made from 108 Deck Chairs Opens and Closes Like a Flower

Deck chairs—made from rectangular wooden frames and a single strip of fabric—first became popular during the 1860s when they were used on Ocean Liner decks. Since then, the foldable chairs still remain popular around the world, and their simple design has barely changed since their debut. These iconic chairs are more than comfortable seats, though. Architecture firm Lasovsky Johansson recently used 108 deck chairs to build a kinetic structure called PETAL.

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October 18, 2024

Yayoi Kusama Reveals Her Largest Permanent Public Installation in London

Renowned artist Yayoi Kusama has revealed her largest permanent public sculpture, Infinite Accumulation. Located at London's Liverpool Street Station, it was commissioned as part of the Crossrail Art Programme. Reaching over 32 feet high and 39 feet wide, Kusama connects stainless steel mirrored spheres with winding lines that create arches to embrace commuters. These linked spheres are a nod to her signature use of polka dots.

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October 18, 2024

Vespa Scooters Given New Life as Innovative Office Chairs

Ever since its launch in 1946, the Vespa scooter has cemented itself as a design classic. Its sleek edges, playful colors, and retro aesthetic add to its timeless appeal, with more than 19 million units sold globally to date. Now, the iconic scooter has been given a new life not on the road but inside the office.

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October 17, 2024

Gold Coin Featuring Byzantine Emperor Discovered in Bulgaria

Ancient treasures and medieval artifacts are constantly uncovered throughout Europe and the Near East, sharing a piece of empires and cultures from the past. Throughout the Roman Empire and into successive eras, coins made of precious metals traveled across Europe and the Near East as trade criss-crossed the region. For example, a hoard of Roman coins was unearthed in Britain, serving as evidence of its past as an imperial outpost of empire.

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