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July 18, 2016

Two Unopened Rolls of 1880s Kodak Film Completes Museum’s Remarkably Rare Collection

There hasn’t been a more fitting Kodak moment for the George Eastman Museum than when they recently purchased two remarkably rare boxes of Kodak films. The first is the only known box of Kodak Film introduced for the Kodak camera in 1888, and the other is one of three boxes of Kodak Transparent Film introduced in 1889.

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July 16, 2016

Majestic Animal Illustrations Hand Drawn with Intricately Hypnotizing Patterns

UK-based artist Faye Halliday creates art that's inspired by a combination of her travels, her attempts to inspire love, creativity,...

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July 13, 2016

Creative Before and After Tattoos Transform Bad Body Art into Incredible Ink

Tattoos offer a high risk with a high reward—if you love a design, you’ll be delighted to wear it for...

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July 13, 2016

Colorful Paper Quilled Portraits Explore the Stories Told Through Faces of the Elderly

Russian-born, UK-based artist Yulia Brodskaya has made an international name for herself as a gifted paper quilling genius. The artist has, arguably, single-handedly reintroduced the masses to a beautifully embellished art form, which dates back to the Renaissance, when French and Italian nuns and monks practiced quilling to create decorative religious objects. Brodskaya’s portfolio of work has drawn our attention and endless admiration over the years.

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July 10, 2016

Quirky Greeting Cards Express Heartfelt Sentiments with Endearing Awkwardness

A greeting card is an easy and engaging way to tell someone how we really feel.

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July 5, 2016

Van Gogh Masterpieces Reimagined with Spellbinding Tilt-Shift Effect

Vincent van Gogh is renowned for his Post-Impressionistic paintings, depicting open air scenes with lush color and swirling movement.

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July 4, 2016

Surreal Animal Sculptures Fuse the Intricate Beauty of Earth with Untamed Beasts

For the past few years, we’ve marveled at the surreal sculptures of Ellen Jewett, a Canadian artist who simultaneously fuses beauty with beasts. Octopuses, tigers, wolves, and elephants look as though they’re overrun by the Earth, with elements of flora and fauna comprising much of their bodies.

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July 3, 2016

Post-Apocalyptic Paintings Show Nature Reclaiming Abandoned Cityscapes

Post-apocalyptic cityscapes where nature has begun to reclaim dominance is a recurring theme in Brin Levinson‘s collection of haunting paintings.

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July 2, 2016

Optical Illusion Graffiti Creates Portal to a Parallel Universe on the Side of a Building

Parisian graffiti artist Astro contorts flat architectural facades into illusory vortexes with a vibrant graphic twist.

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June 30, 2016

21 Creative Disney Tattoos Inspired By Iconic Childhood Films

A love of Disney can last well beyond childhood, and for many, it’s a lifelong adoration that only grows fonder with age. Some people celebrate their devotion to these charming films with costumes, artwork, or even nuptials at the happiest place on Earth. Others prefer an ever-present reminder of the inspiring, magical stories with beautiful body art.

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