Art
August 12, 2016

“Mermaid Hair” Trend Has Women Dyeing Their Hair Into Magical Sea-Inspired Masterpieces

Last summer, men’s haircuts and their beards saw an unconventionally colorful trend called the Merman. Suddenly, it seemed like their unnatural aqua locks were the best way to celebrate the warm, beach-friendly months. Women also have their own version of this style and utilize beautiful combinations of pink, blue, green, and purple dye to color their entire head of hair. Like the Mermen, this luscious mermaid hair features fantastical, sea-inspired masterpieces.

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Art
August 11, 2016

Ethereal Nature Tattoos Transform Skin Into Delicate Watercolor Paintings

Despite the South Korean law that states that only medical doctors can legally give someone a tattoo, Seoul-born artist Hongdam uses his watercolor skills to turn his clients' skin into pastel cherry blossoms and iridescent moons. He focuses on simple but elegant floral designs, drawing first the thin outline of the plant and then bleeding the ink from the sketch's core outwards. This creates a delicate watercolor effect, as the bold colors seamlessly flow into the next hue.

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Design
August 9, 2016

Haunting Photos Explore the Once-Luxurious Interior of an Abandoned Orient Express Train

The Orient Express has a rich legacy of mystery, adventure, and intrigue tied to its name, established through infamous references in literature, film, and music. Now synonymous with Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” and scenes with James Bond in From Russia With Love, the Orient Express once began as a long-distance passenger railway service in 1883. The train was created by the international hotel and travel logistics group Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL)

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Art
August 8, 2016

Mesmerizing Kinetic Sculpture at the 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony Glitters Like the Sun

The Opening Ceremonies for the 2016 Olympics were nothing short of spectacular with dazzling light projections and performances that lit up Maracanã Stadium, delighting viewers across the world. As the ceremony concluded, attention turned towards the Olympic cauldron and a massive kinetic sculpture created by artist Anthony Howe. Measuring 40 feet in diameter, his two-ton piece symbolizes the sun with graceful, mesmerizing movements that represent the journey of life.

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