Design

May 16, 2022

Fun and Functional Glass Decanters Double as Elegant Animal Sculptures

Glass decanters are beautiful objects that add presentation style to wine, alcohol, and other liquids. American artist Charlie Matz adds his own twist to these classic serving jugs by creating decanters with exquisite sculptural elements inspired by animals. Fish, crabs, jellyfish, and more adorn the tops of these exquisite pieces, transforming them into fine art. Matz currently works at the Chicago-based glass studio Ignite Glass.

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May 7, 2022

Delicate Watercolor Tattoos Look Like Tiny Paintings Brushed Onto Skin

Vibrant yet delicate, watercolor tattoos decorate the skin with permanent paintings. Korean tattoo artist Eunyu specializes in this niche of body art, creating an array of tiny masterpieces inspired by flowers, fruits, and animals. Despite their diminutive size, each of these tattoos stands out for its ethereal appearance. Instead of relying on thick, black lines and bold colors, Eunyu's watercolor style depends on a pastel-colored palette and subtle rendering of forms.

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May 4, 2022

Indigenous Model Wears Accessories Celebrating Native Community to the 2022 Met Gala

Indigenous model and activist Quannah Chasinghorse attended the 2022 Met Gala with a glamorous look celebrating her Native community. The 19-year-old, who belongs to Oglala Lakota and Hän Gwich'in tribes, stepped onto the red carpet wearing a striking upcycled aqua-colored trapeze dress in tulle by Parung Gurung and a collection of Native-made accessories. Chasinghorse went viral at last year's Met Gala for a gold-and-turquoise dress dedicated to Indigenous culture and style.

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May 3, 2022

Study Finds That Colorful Road Art Prevents Traffic Accidents by 50%

Murals are beautiful to look at, but can they make our cities and towns safer? A new report by Bloomberg Philanthropies and Sam Schwartz Consulting studied the safety impact of murals on the asphalt of streets and crosswalks. The report found that colorful additions to pavement actually decreased traffic accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists by 50%. The team studied 17 asphalt art sites across the nation which have been adorned for more than two years.

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