Art
February 24, 2016

19 Artists Creatively Pushing the Boundaries of Embroidery

The art of embroidery has existed throughout time, dating as far back as 5th century BC. Despite its centuries-old origins, this timeless craft has continually been reenergized by visionary artists who push the boundaries of its meaning and limits. From hyperrealistic embroidered portraits to cross stitching on cars, creatives have taken the field to new and exciting places with their artwork.

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Art
February 23, 2016

300-Foot Tunnel Excavation Explores Creation and Destruction at the Hands of Humans

Aiming to examine the interactions that occur between man and architecture, artist Daniel Arsham has created a giant, 300-foot excavated tunnel. Located in the SCAD Museum of Art, the considerable carving serves as the centrepiece for Arsham's The Future Was Then exhibition. The event aims to draw attention to the capacity humans have had for both creation and destruction over the course of history, by examining our ability to make use of man-made and natural materials.

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Funny
February 22, 2016

Hilarious Blog Continues to Pair Sexy Men with Adorable Cats in Similar Poses

If there's two things the Internet loves, it's good-looking men and cats–put them together and it's the best of both worlds! Years ago, the clever blog Des Hommes et Des Chatons (Men and Cats) began pairing pictures of attractive guys with adorable felines who each strike similar poses. Celebrities, models, cats, and kittens are all featured in side-by-side comparisons, with every human-animal combination complementing one another in mannerisms, attitude, or attire.

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Photography
February 18, 2016

Man Had His Body Photoshopped in 19 Countries to Compare Beauty Standards Across the World

In 2014, journalist Esther Honig created a fascinating project titled Before & After, where she asked over 40 Photoshop enthusiasts in 25 different countries to “make her beautiful.” She sent them an unadulterated photo of herself, and the results were astounding. Her appearance changed drastically based on the standards of beauty in that particular culture.

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