Art
May 1, 2012

Van Punctured with Swirls of Decorative Light Patterns

Artist Kim Adams turned this Dodge Ram van into a moving spectacle of lights! The Canadian sculptor is influenced by industrial design, architecture, and automotive design. Auto Lamp is an installation where Adams punctured the structure of the vehicle to form patterns of various sized holes swirling across all sides. By removing pieces of the van, Adams actually creates something new yet intangible.

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Design
April 30, 2012

The Scariest Bathroom in the World

Typically, when people go to the bathroom, they seek a quiet place. Designer Hernandez Silva had other ideas. Located inside a penthouse in Guadalajara, Mexico, the scariest bathroom in the world sits atop a 15 story elevator shaft and features a glass floor to ensure your constant terror! Those who are afraid of heights should probably avoid using this space.

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Art
April 25, 2012

Cutting a Feathery Cascade of Paper

Japanese artist Sachiko Abe sits atop a building in a white gown, cutting countless sheets of A4 paper into thin, wispy strips. The performance piece known as Cut Paper is both calming and mystifying. Abe sits for hours on end meticulously shredding paper whose cut feathery strands measure a mere 0.5mm in width.

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Art
April 23, 2012

Massive Mushroom Cloud Made of Kitchen Utensils

New Delhi-based Indian artist Subodh Gupta's sculptural installation titled Line of Control mimics the dismaying mushroom cloud that forms from the deployment of nuclear warfare, most historically recognized from the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The piece features 26 tons worth of stainless steel utensils, including spoons, cans, pots, and pans.

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