Art

April 5, 2017

11 Cutting-Edge Origami Artists Who Are Masters of Paper Folding

Origami is a years-old practice that many of us did as children—learning how to create folded paper boxes and cranes. But there's much more to this craft than a child's past time. This artistic tradition is being used by contemporary artists who are continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible with paper. So, just what is the history of origami and who are these artists using the craft to create cutting edge origami artwork?

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April 3, 2017

“Unicorn Hair” Trend is a Fantastical Way to Celebrate the Pastel Colors of Spring

As the spring flowers begin to bloom, there’s more than one way to celebrate the return of their beautiful colors to the landscape. For starters, you could bake an amazing buttercream flower cake. But if the culinary arts just aren’t your thing, there’s another unconventional approach to capturing the stunning hues of the season; try wearing your hair with a unicorn flair!

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March 31, 2017

“World’s Blackest Black” Absorbs So Much Light It Makes 3D Objects Look Flat

If you thought that all black was the same, think again. Vantablack, developed by a UK company in 2014 and touted as the “world's blackest black,” is being one-upped by a new version of itself. Surrey NanoSystems developed the substance from densely packed carbon nanotubes, creating a non-reflective substance that absorbs 99.6% of the light that hits it. But things just got blacker. The company has continued to push their technology and just recently announced Vantablack 2.

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March 29, 2017

Creepy Ghost Statue in Lithuania Looks Like It’s Crawling Out of the Water

Klaipeda is a quaint seaside town in Lithuania and the country's third largest city. Visitors flock here to enjoy its historical architecture dating back to the 13th century, Maritime Museum, and annual festivals. But it may be most known for a weird statue emerging from the water—The Black Ghost. This immense bronze sculpture, known as the Juodasis Vaiduoklis in Lithuanian, is 2.4 meters (7.8 feet) in height and casts an eery vibe.

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