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April 19, 2016

Ornate 3D Jigsaw Puzzle Converts into a Functional Lamp Once Assembled

Jigsaw puzzles are a lot of fun, but there always comes a point when you have to disassemble all of your hard work. However, this isn't the case with Marcus Williams‘ exquisite 3D puzzle. Once it's complete, it's a functional object! The kit converts into a lamp that resembles an ornate Gothic-style cathedral complete with Flying Buttresses.

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Design

April 17, 2016

Elegant Bird-Shaped Speaker Sings You a Song as It Lights Up Your Home

The ever-presence and ease of Bluetooth technology has transformed the world of speakers, allowing them serve as more than just...

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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.

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Photography

April 15, 2016

87-Year-Old Learns Photography and Expresses Her Creativity with Playful Self-Portraits

A creative spark can happen at any age–even when you're in your seventies. Kimiko Nishimoto was 71 years old when she used a camera for the first time, but the experience inspired her to get in touch with her artistic side. Her husband further encouraged her to learn about photography, and this push was the start of a new phase in Nishimoto's life.

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Drawing

April 15, 2016

Heartwarming Watercolors Honor the Unbreakable Bond Between Do-It-All Dads and Their Daughters

Ukrainian artist Snezhana Soosh is a mom to a 9-year-old son, but it's fatherhood that has inspired her darling illustrations.

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Photography

April 14, 2016

Photographer Uses 17 Square Meters of Mirror to Create Incredible Surreal Scene

Swedish-born, Berlin-Based photographer and digital artist Erik Johansson is a master photo manipulator.

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Environment

April 14, 2016

Interview: Exploring the Wonderful World of Wild Foxes in Japan with Hiroki Inoue

Japanese photographer Hiroki Inoue is relentless in his pursuit to capture the pivotal moments that occur between man and animal. Born in Sapporo, and currently living in Higashikawa (a “photo town” in Hokkaido, Japan), Inoue makes use of the stunning natural life around his homeland as a focal point in his amazingly crisp shots. His photograph titled Wild Abandon (pictured above) initially caught our eye when it was selected as Photo of the Day on National Geographic.

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Art

April 9, 2016

Artists Blend Surreal Portraits and Cubism to Create Uniquely Illustrated Tattoos

Artistic duo Jade Tomlinson and Kev James of Expanded Eye bring a fresh and surreal perspective to their unique tattoo designs.

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Funny

April 8, 2016

Guy Takes Fake Book Covers on NYC Subway and Gets Hilarious Reactions

Many people try to look as inconspicuous as they can while riding the subway by quietly listening to music or...

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Portrait Photography

April 8, 2016

Fun, Revealing Portraits of People After One, Two, and Three Glasses of Wine

Things can get a bit fuzzy after a few glasses of wine, but Brazilian photographer Marcos Alberti has found a way to clearly conserve and catalog the merrymaking effects of the adored alcoholic beverage.

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