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April 25, 2016

Imaginative Photographer Turns Mundane Reality into Wonderfully Surreal Adventures

Master photo manipulator Vincent Bourilhon is back with new images sharing his delightful world of wonder and imagination. Based in Paris, many of the artist's fantastical shots feature landmarks of his beloved city in the background. His surreal visuals shed light on the marvelous perspective Bourilhon has on reality.

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Photography

April 24, 2016

Cinematic Night Photos Immortalize the Lost Cafs Around Paris Before They Disappear

Artist Blaise Arnold‘s nostalgic photo series focuses on significant Parisian cafs, stranded on lonely street corners.

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Design

April 24, 2016

Dynamic Canopy Installation Stretches Outward Like a Flowing Curtain Frozen in Time

Dynamic pastel ribbons ripple down into the the traditional Cortile d'Onore courtyard of the Universit degli Studi di Milano, creating...

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Art

April 23, 2016

Craftsman Voluntarily Repairs Any Family Heirloom Ceramics Damaged By Earthquakes in Japan

A kindhearted man named Kunio Nakamura is volunteering his time and craft skills to help aid the citizens of Kumamoto, Japan, after a series of earthquake tremors devastated the region. A business owner in Tokyo, Nakamura also has a passion for kintsugi, a traditional Japanese method of pottery repair.

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Furniture

April 22, 2016

Designer Transforms a Boeing 737 Jet Engine into a Massive Chair

A big fan of all things aviation?

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Portrait Photography

April 22, 2016

Culturally Rich Portraits of Pagan Villagers Celebrating Earth’s "Awakening" in Spring

Diego Arroyo is a passionate photographer who travels the world in search of subtle human moments to capture through his...

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Art

April 21, 2016

Surreal Paintings of Women Lost in Thought Reflected through Chaotic Abstraction

Soey Milk‘s charming portraits instill tender emotions through an adept fusion of abstraction and photorealism. Featuring beautiful women set against chaotically swirling colors and patterns, Milk is able to strike a careful balance, with realistic portraiture in one hand and surrealism in the other. Her captivating paintings showcase a wealth of artistic talent and a unique eye for blending color and unexpected elements to capture one's attention.

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Photography

April 21, 2016

Stylish Photo Shoot Gives Shelter Dogs a Second Chance at Life

These canine portraits will make your day–and they're helping to save lives at the same time.

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Photography

April 21, 2016

Photographers Document the Soulful Streets of Havana During Obama’s Visit to Cuba

By pure chance, street photography duo Dom and Liam–a sister and brother pair that makes up York Place Studios–chose to visit...

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Art

April 20, 2016

Artist Quits Job to Craft Beautiful Handmade Fairy Tale Book Covers

Aniko Kolesnikova creates darling journal covers, molded out of clay and rich in dreamy detail. Better known as Mandarin Duck online, this creative lady keeps herself very busy, between filming YouTube tutorials, sculpting items with clay, and crafting various, adorable, homemade pieces. Having quit her job at a fashion studio to devote herself to the creative life full-time, Kolesnikova is a shining example of what can happen when you follow your passion.

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