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August 23, 2019

Artistically Arranged Time Slice Photos Show the Stages of a Total Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, causing our world to be momentarily engulfed in a shadow cast by the moon. The natural phenomenon occurs on Earth only every 18 months on average, but it is estimated that they recur at the same place only once every 360 to 410 years.

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Sculpture

August 22, 2019

Artist Crochets Retro Meals and Appliances Inspired by His Childhood

Crochet isn’t just for your grandmother’s blankets and tea cozies anymore—many contemporary fiber artists are modernizing the time-honored craft to...

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Drawing

August 20, 2019

Dreamy Illustrations Explore Human Emotion and Our Connection to Nature

London-based Spanish illustrator Helena Perez Garcia creates dream-like, visual stories that communicate complex feelings and human connection with nature.

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Style

August 20, 2019

Futuristic ‘Black Squid Jacket’ Mimics the Color-Changing Skin of a Squid

Squids are among the few animals in the world that can change the color of their skin in the blink of an eye. The remarkable transformation helps them to camouflage among their environment to become nearly invisible and safe from predators, but they can also make themselves bright and colorful to stand out when they need to.

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Painting

August 19, 2019

Vibrant Swirling Landscapes Look Like They’re Painted by a Modern-Day Van Gogh

Los Angeles-based artist James R. Eads modernizes Impressionism with his surreal, nature-inspired works.

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Sculpture

August 18, 2019

Artist Crafts Three-Dimensional Narratives from Antique Books

The best thing about a great book is being able to visualize the written tales in your mind, but British...

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Sculpture

August 15, 2019

Artist Creates Amazing Sculptures of Real Humans Who Lived Thousands of Years Ago

From early neanderthals to modern day humans, we have come a long way from the dawn of civilization. People have not only developed emotionally and intellectually, but our facial structures have also changed over time. When you look in the mirror, the face you see is the result of millions of years of evolution.

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Inspiring

August 15, 2019

Social Media Influencer Reveals Relatable Truth Behind Flawless Instagram Photos

Many of us can relate to scrolling through the Instagram profile of a social media influencer and feeling envious of...

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Furniture

August 14, 2019

This Elegant Table Also Functions as a Beautiful Succulent Garden

If you’re a lover of house plants, chances are you’re running out of places to keep your abundance of leafy...

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Wedding

August 9, 2019

Guy Proposes to Girlfriend by Mapping Out a Cycle Route That Spells “Marry Me”

Proposing to the love of your life is a huge moment and, for many, it’s a chance to wow your (hopefully) future spouse with thoughtful, romantic gestures. Jon Blaze is one man who went all-out for his marriage proposal to his now fiancé, Thao Nguyen. The pair met through their love of traveling and cycling, so Blaze decided to map-out a very special bike ride that ended with a surprise—the 15.

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