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June 12, 2023

Massive Mural Installations Look Like Portals to Another Dimension

Tucked into the corner of the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum is a portal to another world. Los Angeles-based artist Erika Lizée tailored this three-dimensional painting specifically to the site, making it look as though a fantastical image is suspended in front of the walls. The inspiration for this surreal work of art comes from Lizée's interest in numbers and the interconnectedness of the world.

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April 27, 2023

Optical Illusion Looks Like a Photo Taken From Space But It’s Not

Have you ever seen breathtaking images taken by astronauts aboard the ISS?

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April 25, 2023

People Can’t Believe This Photo of a Bird Isn’t Photoshopped or AI-Generated

Japanese photographer Kenichi Ohno makes regular visits to a local marsh in order to practice his nature photography.

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March 6, 2023

Mind-Bending Gate Design Is an Optical Illusion Extending Back Into Space

A gate in Vienna, Austria, is an optical illusion. Utilizing a one-point perspective, it appears to extend back into space and makes it look like the actual wrought iron gate is much farther down the path. But thanks to its clever use of line and scale, it all sits on a flat plane.

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February 9, 2023

This Mind-Bending “Invisible Man” Costume Is the Clever Creation of a Mom on a $15-Budget

Illusions can be tricky to pull off.

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September 29, 2022

Artist Creates Mesmerizing Optical Illusions From Single Sheets of Paper

Using just a single sheet of white paper, Parth Kothekar can create mesmerizing works of art.

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August 15, 2022

When the Sun Hits Just Right, This Fountain in Italy Looks Like It’s Spewing Lava

The city of L'Aquila, located in central Italy, is a beautiful gem that gained international attention in 2009 after a devastating earthquake damaged much of the town. But, happily, L'Aquila is getting renewed attention for a much more positive reason, thanks to a photo posted by Redditor daenel.

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July 18, 2022

Ingenious Tattoos Change Form When Elbows and Knees Are Bent

When people commit to a tattoo, they usually expect to have just one image permanently inked on their skin.

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June 21, 2022

This Photo of Clouds in Minnesota Looks Like Crashing Ocean Waves

We've seen some incredible storm clouds, but nothing quite like this.

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March 30, 2022

Makeup Artist Uses Her Own Face As the Canvas For Surrealist Transformations

We've all come across an optical illusion that has tricked our eyes, but how often has it been on someone's face? Vancouver-based makeup artist Mimi Choi uses her skills to transform her own visage into mind-boggling images that look like Surrealist paintings. Even if you look closely at the photos, it is hard to tell how she manages these visual tricks.

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