Design
March 8, 2017

Hand-Painted Moon and Planet Lamps Add a Swirling Celestial Touch to Any Room

Some of the best creations come from people trying to solve a problem. Rome-based shop Pulsar Moonlight first got its start as a way to raise money for homeless animals. The idea to make delicate globe lights modeled after the moon took off, and soon this goodwill endeavor (which achieved its funding goals) transformed into a full-fledged business. Now, a moonlight lamp is just one of their ethereal offerings.

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Design
March 7, 2017

Artist Reimagines Beloved Pets as Cute, Cartoon-Inspired Tattoos

Like many tattooists, South Korean artist Jiran is often commissioned to create ink inspired by his clients' beloved furry friends. What sets Jiran's animal-inspired art apart from the rest, however, is a highly imaginative and deeply distinctive approach to portraying pets, which is characterized by his quirky and cartoon-y style. Featuring bold, black lines and a minimal, mostly neutral-based color palette, Jiran's collection of commissioned pet tattoos is stylized yet simple.

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Art
March 3, 2017

Giant ‘Eclipse’ Sculpture Plays with Light to Change Perspectives of Surroundings

Blurring the line between art and architecture, a creative and collaborative team based in Porto, Portugal named FAHR 021.3 constructs unique installations that alter their immediate environments. Eclipse, “a new public space essay” and FAHR 021.3's latest piece, has turned the capital city's central square into an artistic experiment, urging the public to stop, look, and experience their surroundings.

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