Art
October 13, 2015

‘Galaxy Hair’ Trend is Bringing the Cosmic Beauty of the Universe to Hair

We've seen our fair share of colorful hair styles gaining popularity this year, but the year's not over and it turns out there's still time for new trends to arise. The latest one? Galaxy Hair (aka Space Hair). It's been a big year for science, particularly space travel, planetary discoveries, and astronomy in general, so it only makes sense that fashion forward experimentalists are taking an astronomically colorful approach to dyeing their hair.

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Art
October 13, 2015

Artist Uses Natural Landscapes to Color in Cutout Silhouettes of Animals

Artist Nikolai Tolsty thoughtfully joins forces with Mother Nature to produce artwork displaying an all-natural twist. Using paper as his medium of choice, the artist carves out a sleek animal silhouette on each sheet and proceeds to photograph the said cutout, superimposed on the world around him. Tolsty brings his elegant outlines into the natural world, where he searches for an authentic and visually engaging background.

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Art
October 12, 2015

Interview: Photorealistic Oil Paintings Capture Intimate Portraits of Human Vulnerability

Brooklyn, New York-based painter Alyssa Monks captures the complex, multifaceted experience of being human in her intimate portraits of people half-hidden beneath layered surfaces. Bordering on hyperrealistic and surreality, while simultaneously venturing into the abstract, her oil paintings are masterful displays of both technical skill and artistic expression.

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Design
October 9, 2015

Slanted Modular Shelving Unit Requires No Glue, Screws, or Complex Instructions

If you've ever assembled a piece of furniture, you know that it can be a complex challenge. But, what if we told you that there's a shelving system out there that doesn't require glue or screws? Designer Aurlien Veyrat of Objet Optimis has created a piece known as the L Shelf, which utilizes a simple design to help users store their beloved possessions.

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My Modern Met

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