Photography
June 10, 2015

Visually Satisfying Arrangements of Everyday Objects by Emily Blincoe

Nashville, Tennessee-based photographer Emily Blincoe arranges miscellaneous assortments of everyday objects into striking compositions, organized by color, shape, and size. After bringing us visual delights composed of mouthwatering foods, sugary treats, and gorgeous flowers, the photographer continues to impress with regular additions to her stunning Arrangements series. In Blincoe's skilled hands, even the most ordinary material can be turned into a work of art.

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Photography
June 8, 2015

Portraits Capture the Completely Mesmerized Faces of Children Watching TV

How do you relax after a long day? If you're like many people, then you might watch television to unwind. Brooklyn-based photographer Donna Stevens created a fascinating series that shows just how engrossing this activity is, specifically with children. The project is called Idiot Box, and it features dramatic portraits of youngsters staring blankly at a television positioned in the distance. Stevens' photos aren't trying to be hyperbolic.

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Art
June 5, 2015

Whimsical Illustrations of Delicious Food Pairings As Best Friends

Bacon and eggs, coffee and doughnuts, macaroni and cheese–each pair is a perfect culinary combination that our taste buds can't deny, and neither can illustrator Philip Tseng. That's why the talented graphic designer has created an adorable series, aptly titled Taste Buds, showing us a cute collection of some of the best food combos around. This illustration series of delicious pairings was created for Tseng's first group gallery show at iam8bit in Los Angeles.

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Photography
June 2, 2015

Goldfish Owner Invents A Cork "Wheelchair" To Help The Sick Fish Swim Properly

Redditor leability uploaded an unusual picture of a goldfish tied to a cork on May 28th, leaving many fascinated. It turns out that the pet fish was having trouble swimming upright. As a solution, the owner created a contraption to help it float properly. The little fish is seated in this makeshift body sling, which appears to be made of a t-shirt tag and a piece of cork.

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