Food Art
February 22, 2017

Space-Themed Birthday Cake Reveals an Entire Universe When Sliced

Want to make sure someone’s birthday out of this world? This spectacular dessert will do the trick! Naushee (aka Pedagiggle) created this multi-layered space birthday cake for her 4-year-old son, Ilyas, that’s as (inter)stellar inside as it on the outside. The exterior of the tall treat features hand-painted planets among the cosmos, while a rocket ship blasts off the top of the cake.

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Design
February 21, 2017

Illustrated Infographic Shows 63 Differences Between American and British English

Americans may technically share a language with their British neighbors/neighbours, but that doesn't mean that each country's version of English is identical. As illustrated in an ingenious infographic by GrammarCheck—a website that offers editing and proofreading services—there are numerous differences between British and American English, from subtle spelling changes to entirely different designations for common concepts. Rendered in a colorful and minimalist style, the infographic presents 63 differences between the two branches of English.

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Drawing
February 20, 2017

Powerful Architectural Illustrations Visually Interpret Mental Illnesses

Italian illustrator Federico Babina has turned his attention from movies stars and fairy tale characters to the deep emotions felt by those experiencing mental illness. In his new series Archiatric, Babina's architectural illustrations demonstrate a deep understanding and empathy for sufferers of psychological disorders. Through 16 drawings, Babina gives visual representation to some of the mental illnesses that affect millions daily.

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Sculpture
February 19, 2017

Dynamic Pixelated Wood Sculptures Are Contemporary Masterpieces

The wood sculptures of Hsu Tung Han are dynamically fashioned pieces of fine art. The Taiwanese artist is a master of puzzling together pieces of wood into unbelievable figurative sculptures. This contemporary sculptor thinks of his work as a puzzle, carefully laying out each piece in preparatory drawings and clay models. Then, strips of walnut, teak, or African wax wood are joined together and worked over meticulously.

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My Modern Met

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