Art
July 21, 2017

Korean Artist’s Illustrations Capture the Intimate Moments of a Couple in Love

Citing “excessive emotional sensitivity” as a source of artistic inspiration, Korean creative Yang Se Eun, or Zipcy, explores concepts of love in her work. This interest in illustrating intimacy is particularly apparent in her alluring collection of relationship drawings, which the artist has compiled into a collection aptly called Touch. Portraying the everyday moments between a young man and woman, this ongoing series of illustrations offers a glimpse into their loving relationship. Set in various (and often unspecified)

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Design
July 20, 2017

Self-Watering Vertical Gardens Make It Easier Than Ever to Keep Plants Thriving at Home

Vertical gardens can be a fantastic way to bring plenty of greenery into a small space. Indoors, they're a form of natural wall art that will also improve air quality, if filled with the right plants, and can even provide extra insulation. Matt Rabinovitch has created two vertical garden models, one 8 feet long and one 7 feet tall, that are also self-watering.

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Photography
July 19, 2017

What Happens When a Bird’s Wings Sync Up Perfectly with a Camera’s Frame Rate

Sometimes security cameras can take some strange footage, and Texan Al Brooks was in for a treat when he reviewed video from outside his home. As a bird flies by the camera, it looks to almost be floating while pausing for a moment to take in the scenery. This isn't the work of a video effects artist; it's actually a visual phenomenon known as a stroboscopic effect.

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Photography
July 18, 2017

Guy Buys 1929 Camera at Thrift Store and Develops 70-Year-Old Film Found Inside

Dutch photographer Martijn Van Oers happened upon something special when he opened up the medium format camera he'd purchased at a thrift store. The original Zeiss Ikon 520/2 contained a roll of film with the word EXPOSÉ written on it. After a bit of research, Van Oers determined that the camera dated from about 1929, while the film would have been produced at some point between the 1940s and 1970s.

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