Posts by Arnesia Young

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March 4, 2021

Inspiring Young Black Ballerina Receives First Pair of Pointe Shoes That Match Her Skin Tone

For most young ballerinas, receiving their first pair of pointe shoes is a momentous occasion in their dance career. Lending a sense of otherworldly weightlessness and grace to the dancers, these ballet shoes have become an indispensable part of the art form since their first known use in the early 1800s.

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Sculpture

March 3, 2021

Giant Elephant Sculpture Made Entirely of Recycled Tires and Steel

Art can take on many forms, and one of the most exciting aspects of contemporary art is the frequent use...

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Landscape Photography

March 3, 2021

Magical Photos of Fireflies Lighting Up a Forest in Japan

There are few things more enchanting than the sight of a tiny firefly, lighting up the night sky with its...

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Cityscape Photography

February 28, 2021

Stunning Photos Highlight the Solitude and Peculiar Beauty of Ghost Towns Around the World [Interview]

Self-taught photographer James Kerwin spends his time behind the lens capturing stunning images of abandoned spaces and neglected relics and ruins. Hailing from Norwich in the UK, he has since left his home to travel the world, capturing some of the most remote, unique, and beautiful locations that this planet has to offer.

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Sculpture

February 25, 2021

Anonymous Artist Installs Bust of Enslaved Explorer Who Accompanied Lewis and Clark

We've seen sculptures spring up unexpectedly in random locations recently—including the mysterious monolith—but there was a particularly poignant pop-up over...

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Cars

February 23, 2021

This Double-Decker Luxury Camper Van Has a Pop-Up Second Floor

Over the years, van life has been gaining more and more traction.

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Artist Creates Lush “Gardens” With Intricately Cut Paper Flowers

Based out of Vancouver, Canada, contemporary paper artist Tara Lee Bennett creates intricately crafted creations from tiny bits of paper. The elaborate detail in each of her artworks is dizzying, with the complex assemblage of each minute piece blossoming as a whole.

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Toys

February 22, 2021

Two Black Fathers Are Celebrating Diversity With Their Own Line of Black and Mixed-Race Dolls

Two Quebec-based dads, Gaëtan Etoga and Yannick Nguepdjop, are on a mission to bring diversity to the toy industry through...

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Animals

February 21, 2021

Illuminating Documentary Follows Millions of Tadpoles in Their Underwater Journey

How often do you think about the humble (but nonetheless incredible) tadpole?

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Sculpture

February 20, 2021

Chinese Artist Covers Paper Torsos in Ancient Paintings to Challenge Traditional Femininity

Contemporary Chinese artist Peng Wei puts a spin on tradition with her paper sculptures of female torsos. The figures, composed of layered flax and cotton, are painted with images from ancient Chinese narratives including Paragons of Feminine Virtue by Ming-dynasty thinker Lv Kun and Strange Tales from the Chinese Studio by Qing-dynasty novelist Pu Songling.

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