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January 9, 2016

100-Year-Old Photos Give a Rare Colorful Glimpse of Past Generations in Naples

This series of vintage prints beautifully captures a simpler and more idealistic side of Naples, Italy in the 1900's. From picturesque sea ports to the city's sweeping architectural feats, the scenes lend a distinctive antique feel that makes the collection stand out from modern postcards.

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Drawing

January 9, 2016

Humorously Relatable Illustrations Display the Reality of Living with Anxiety and Depression

British illustrator Gemma Correll combines art and humor to cope with the depression and anxiety disorder she's dealt with throughout...

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Art

January 7, 2016

Metallic Strip Animal Sculptures Radiate the Energetic Flow of Wind

Artist Sung Hoon Kang‘s stunning animal sculptures embody the movement, speed, and chaotic energy of the wind.

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Art

January 6, 2016

Botanical Artist Uses Foraged Materials to Create Organic Works of Art

Seattle artist Bridget Beth Collins forages for her own art supplies and then uses these materials to create Mother Nature-inspired works of art. “I love to adventure into the wildflower woodlands, mossy waterfalls, and grey sand starry expanses of the Pacific Northwest,” Collins explains. “I forage almost all of my creations from foliage and flowers plucked from our sidewalks, meadows, and woods in our neighborhood.

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Art

January 5, 2016

Watercolor Painter Uses Traditional Techniques to Reveal Expressive Faces of Tibet

Chinese artist Liu Yungsheng is one of the leading watercolor painters of his generation.

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Food Art

January 5, 2016

Artist Creates Food-Shaped Purses to Add a Tasty Touch of Whimsy to Any Wardrobe

Dutch artist Rommy Kuperus designs with three F's in mind: food, fashion, and fun.

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Art

January 5, 2016

Rowdy New Year’s Eve Photo Is a Modern-Day Renaissance Masterpiece

Sometimes, life imitates art in the most unexpected of ways. On New Year's Eve, photographer Joel Goodman was snapping pictures of partygoers in Manchester when he happened to capture this rowdy scene: police were wrestling one person to the ground, while another man had nearly passed out reaching for his beer behind them.

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Portrait Photography

January 4, 2016

Woman’s Hilarious Parody Portraits Recreate Popular Celebrity Instagram Photos

Comedian Celeste Barber set out to prove that while celebrity Instagram photos may be interesting to look at and admire, they...

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Animals

January 4, 2016

New “Dog Pants” Trend Keeps Your Furry Friend Clean and Warm During Their Outdoor Adventures

If you're a dog owner, you know that the only thing worse than a wet dog is a muddy dog.

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Photography

January 4, 2016

Barbie Dolls Re-Enact Unforgettable Pop Culture Moments of 2015

Everyone has their own way of remembering 2015, but an Instagram account by the name of @ADollWorldAfterAll has taken a fun and hilariously creative approach to jogging our memory. Each image uses Barbie dolls as a way to relive some of pop culture's most memorable moments.

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