Design
April 24, 2016

Dynamic Canopy Installation Stretches Outward Like a Flowing Curtain Frozen in Time

Dynamic pastel ribbons ripple down into the the traditional Cortile d'Onore courtyard of the Universit degli Studi di Milano, creating an effervescent curtain suspended in space and time. The translucent installation, titled Invisible Borders, was designed by MAD Architects for the 2016 Milan Design Week, as part of the “Open Borders” exhibition by the Italian magazine Interni.

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Funny
April 22, 2016

Woman Posts Hilarious Parody Portraits to Mimic Bizarre Celebrity Poses

In her #CelesteChallengeAccepted Instagram series, Australian comedienne Celeste Barber recreates celebrity selfies, but with a more realistic twist. By contorting herself into the poses of top models and red carpet regulars, she reveals the absurdity in the stars' shiny facades. Earlier this year, Barber had already attracted an impressive contingent of followers, but the number has since skyrocketed to over 500,000, which might just make her a celebrity herself.

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Art
April 16, 2016

Photos Explore the Exquisite Details of Bird Feathers Around the World

Robert Clark delves into the exquisite gem-colored world of birds in his recently released book–Feathers: Displays of Brilliant Plumage. A fascinating visual examination of the multitude of colors and functions of the seemingly-simple bird feather, the book pairs beautifully clear shots of bird species and their feathers with explanatory descriptions of their functional uses and evolutionary importance.

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