Animals
March 29, 2015

7 Incredibly Adorable Animals Unique to Hokkaido, Japan

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, is famous for its winter weather and gorgeous natural scenery, but if you ask us, it should also be known for its population of adorable animals that can't be found anywhere else in the country. In these incredible photos captured by PopShiretoko360, a Twitter user who moved to the northeastern tip of Hokkaido five years ago, you'll find cuddly little creatures ranging from fluffy birds to lovable mammals.

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Art
March 26, 2015

Cutting Edge Art and Technology Installations at STRP Biennial Defy Boundaries of Space

From March 20 to March 29, Eindhoven in the Netherlands is hosting one of Europe's most major art and technology events, the STRP Biennial. For 10 days, four large industrial halls are filled with monumental installations, cutting edge music and spectacular performances. This biennial focuses on the omnipresence of screens as it has called upon artists to show works that are digital in nature, and, yet somehow, break through the screen.

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Installation
March 19, 2015

Pools of Recycled Motor Oil Reflect Spectacularly in Switzerland's Bellelay Abbey

Inside Switzerland's Bellelay Abbey, two intriguing pools of recycled motor oil create serene, unbroken reflections of soaring architecture. The chapel's ornately decorated arches and vaulted ceilings are mirrored in vivid detail on the oil's rich, glassy surface. Unlike reflections in water, the oil pool minimizes glare and lets viewers gaze deeply into the images. The addition of the oil pools to the chapel is interesting because it contrasts light and dark in a striking juxtaposition.

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