Animals

June 5, 2019

Artist Reimagines Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ with Adorable Dogs

When we last checked in with artist Aja Trier, she was crafting clever paintings that placed popular icons inside of Van Gogh‘s swirling Starry Night. While Trier still looks to this world-famous work of art for inspiration, she has since switched subjects, turning her attention from pop culture to pups. In her Starry Night Dogs series, Trier imagines a world in which our four-legged friends sat for Van Gogh.

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May 21, 2019

Interview: Dreamy Animal Portraits Show Species Impacted by Environmental Issues

Swedish artist Andreas Häggkvist crafts dreamy works of art with a dual purpose. His surreal animal portraits—which he refers to as “art with heart”—are both aesthetically alluring and packed with deeper meanings, perfectly pairing his artistic skills with his passion for the environment. With experience in advertising and a background in graphic design, Häggkvist has mastered the art of sending a message.

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March 19, 2019

Carrier Pigeons Wearing Backpacks Help Scientists Collect Climate Data

No matter how much technology develops, sometimes there's no better solution to a problem than using what nature has already created. A group of researchers at the University of Birmingham in the UK are adhering to that principle by using pigeons to help them collect climate data. Each pigeon in the project is fitted with a small backpack with a sensor that gathers critical information as they fly around the city.

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