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March 11, 2011

Dead Trees Come Alive (8 pics)

When trees die, we tend think they've past their prime and lost all their beauty. Curtis Killorn sees things a bit differently. The Colorado-based artist breathes new life into dead trees by painting them with bright, psychedelic colors. “Nature is already so beautiful, and full of such depth and grace… and it is NOT my intention to mask or enhance it in any way,” says Killorn.

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March 9, 2011

Fine Art of an Icelandic Volcano Eruption (10 photos)

In 2010, Iceland experienced an epic volcanic eruption that captured the attention of people worldwide. Eyjafjallajkull spewed ash into the air as experts warned that the tiny particles of rock, glass and sand contained in the ash cloud was sufficient to jam aircraft engines. European air traffic was at a standstill for weeks. While most saw the natural disaster as a huge inconvenience, Swedish landscape and aerial photographer Hans Strand saw it as an opportunity.

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Art
March 2, 2011

Living Art @ Cosmopolitan Las Vegas (9 pics + video)

On my recent stay at the Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas, I was taken aback by an incredibly cool experience in their lobby. Created by Digital Kitchen, the living art is made up of 8 columns, which have 12 individual screens on each side. Using a combination of photography, film, and 3D and 2D animation, Digital Kitchen presents several stories that are as beautiful as they are intriguing.

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February 24, 2011

Thousands of Screws Make a 3D Portrait (15 pics)

“Most people are drawn to the portraits because they have something different about them (from a distance especially). Seeing them in person is a whole different feel than seeing the photograph. They have a sense of depth that the photo can't capture.” – Andrew Myers Meet Andrew Myers, one of the most patient modern-day sculptors around.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.