Art
March 6, 2016

Interview: Dorothy O’Connor Reimagines Her Life as Surreal Installations in a Single Room

Dorothy O'Connor translates events from her life into a surreal ongoing series called Scenes. For years, the artist has transformed spaces–often a room–into fantastical places that tell a story. Visually rich and exciting, they feature elements of the natural world that are handcrafted by O'Connor. In one room, a den of snakes line a ceiling, while in another, over 200 paper birds circle the space.

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Art
March 4, 2016

Mysteriously Surreal Paintings of Faceless Women Overpowered by Nature and Wildlife

Amy Judd's mysterious paintings epitomize the enchanting aspects of femininity. She creates images rich with a soft sensitivity, and though each piece is able to stand alone–in terms of quality and uniqueness–all effortlessly inspire a similar sense of wonder. Drawing inspiration from the archetypical relationship between woman and animal that forms the backbone of traditional folklore and fairy tales, her portfolio is infused with an ancient sense of magic.

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Photography
February 29, 2016

The World’s Oldest Living Cat Is 26 Years Old But Still Acts Like a Kitten

Meet Corduroy, a feisty Maine Coon cat that loves the outdoors, hunting critters, and taking naps in the sun. With this zest for life, you'd never guess that Corduroy is 26 years old–that's 121 in cat years(!)–which makes him the World's Oldest Living Cat, according to the Guinness World Records. Corduroy has been with his human Ashley Reed Okura for his entire life.

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Photography
February 25, 2016

Photographer Captures the Wild Beauty and Elegance of Horses

Animals are perhaps one of the most difficult photography subjects to work with–you can't exactly ask a cat to smile for the camera and expect it to happen. Photographing equine models comes with its own set of challenges, as one attempts to communicate the intrinsic grace and beauty of these large, flighty beasts. German photographer Wiebke Haas tweaked the art of animal photography for years, and now consistently produces stunning photographs of magnificent animals.

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