Art
May 25, 2017

Traditional Thai Artist Carves Exquisitely Detailed Sculptures Out of Soap

Thai artist Narong is carrying a long tradition with his elaborate carved soaps. Delicately carving out intricate patterns in the soft medium, he's able to achieve incredibly complex designs. Soap carving has a long tradition in Thailand, originating from the act of sculpting fruit and vegetables. The artform comes from Sukothai which, starting in the 13th century, was the historic capital of the Thai Empire for almost 150 years.

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Photography
May 25, 2017

Interview: Color Blind Photographer Reveals How He Overcomes His Chromatic Condition

Photographer Cameron Bushong realized at a young age that he was color blind. While it was often a hindrance for him, the condition has made a big impact on how he pursues his passion for photography. Cameron has red/green color blindness, and it dulls the vividness of everyday life; it's as the world's saturation has been softened, with a slight green hue added to all that he sees.

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Art
May 24, 2017

Beautiful Tattoos Look Like Sketches Inspired by Geometric Symbols and Old Engravings

The graphic, abstract work of London tattoo artist Mowgli is instantly recognizable. By using seemingly scientific symbols, with delicate linework and dotting, and mixing it with figurative sketches, he's carved a unique path for himself in the tattoo world. Mowgli works out of the Through My Third Eye studio in London, where his appointment book gets filled quickly.

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Art
May 23, 2017

Outdated Encyclopedias Brilliantly Carved into Book Sculptures of Fantastical Lands

Artist Guy Laramée is known for his unique relationship with the humble hard-cover book. Seeing this printed matter as far more than text, he transforms the likes of large encyclopedias and dictionaries into incredible works of book art. Rather than reading material, they become sprawling mountain landscapes, grassy knolls, and icy caverns. It's as if the stories contained between their covers have leapt from the pages and materialized in tangible form.

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