Art
July 23, 2014

Thousands of Torn Paper Pieces Recreate Classic Paintings from the 19th Century

Printed matter like news magazines, advertising campaigns, and comic books are just some of the raw materials used in Vik Muniz's meticulously-crafted collages. The artist, who lives and works in both Rio de Janeiro and New York, takes irregularly-sized strips of paper and assembles the hundreds (if not thousands) of individual parts into one cohesive image. Muniz depicts classic paintings from the 19th century by artists like Manet, Degas, and Van Gogh.

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Design
July 22, 2014

Creative Designer Crafts Resume on a Chocolate Bar Wrapper

At first glance, this might look like a regular Hershey's chocolate bar. But, upon closer inspection, we see that it's not your ordinary candy. It's actually a “Hirschy” bar and cleverly-designed resume by Matthew Hirsch. The front of the package is a play on both his and the food's name, while the back lists his qualifications in place of the nutrition facts and ingredients.

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Design
July 18, 2014

Laser-Cut Pop-Up Cards Beautifully Depict Landmarks of Tokyo

Tokyo is known for many things, including its fashion, food, and cultural landmarks. The latter inspired Czech-based designer Tereza Hradilkova to portray the city using a traditional Japanese medium – paper. She worked with Tokyo-based creative producer Kumi Kobayashi on a series of pop-up cards that depict different landmarks, both well-known locales and others that are less so.

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Design
July 17, 2014

Tiny Hawaiian Cabin Feels Roomy with Just 200 Sq. Feet of Space

Who says that small spaces can't feel large? Artist and woodworker Jay Nelson recently completed a 200 square foot wood cabin that looks anything but tiny. It's located on the Hawaiian island of Kauai and was built in less than two months from 25,000 pounds of salvaged redwood. Now, Nelson has a space that's perfect for hosting small gatherings or escaping on a tranquil getaway, all while surrounded by an idyllic tropical landscape.

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