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May 12, 2016

Artist Constructs Intricately Detailed Miniature Replica of 1900s Photo Studio

Artist Ali Alamedy has what some might call an eye for detail. The Turkish artist creates delightful miniature dioramas that are filled to the brim with hand-crafted items and absolutely ooze with charm. His newest piece is an adorable recreation of a photo studio from the 1900’s.

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Design

May 12, 2016

Harmonious Tattoos Fuse Wispy Lines With Solid Blackwork to Highlight Beauty of Duality

Tattooist Frank Carrilho creates stunning tattoos that fuse delicate, wispy details with dramatic, bold outlines.

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Art

May 12, 2016

Colorful Fabric Sculptures and Wearable Orbs Inspired by the Joys of Childhood Toys

To describe the vision for her fiber work, Japanese artist Mariko Kusumoto recalls a fond memory: “In my childhood, my heart...

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Entertainment

May 12, 2016

Norwegian Navy Officer and International Heartthrob Bears Striking Resemblance to Thor

Thor might be a fictional character, but there's one mortal who bears a striking resemblance to him. Lasse Matberg has recently gained Internet fame thanks to this uncanny likeness to the Norse God of thunder, lightning, and storms, inspiring thousands of people to refer to him by this epic name.

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Art

May 11, 2016

Delicate Japanese Oil Paintings of Ethereal Woman Submerged with Nature

Artist Miho Hirano’s oil paintings communicate a delicate beauty through the use of soft colors and fluid brushstrokes.

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Design

May 11, 2016

Cave-Like Installation Features 10,000 Tree Species Spanning Millions of Years

Step inside of Hollow, a new installation by artist Katie Paterson and architects Zeller & Moye, and you enter an...

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Food Art

May 11, 2016

Mesmerizing Cakes With a Mirrored Glaze Resemble Pieces of Polished Marble

Russian confectioner Olga Noskova creates cakes that look different from most of the sweet treats we're used to eating. While many delectable desserts are adorned with fluffy frosting, Noskova produces vibrant cakes that look like they’re made of porcelain or polished marble—basically, they look too pristine and shiny to be an actual edible.

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Art

May 11, 2016

Playful “Would You Rather?” Illustrations Allow Adults to Relive Childhood Silliness

Writer and artist Hallie Bateman‘s Would You Rather?

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Inspiring

May 11, 2016

Couple Creates “Infertility Announcements” to Bring Humor and Understanding to the Issue

The journey to becoming a parent is different for everyone.

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Art

May 11, 2016

Artist Cleverly Uses Coffee to Paint Reproductions of Classic Portraits

What if Mona Lisa's smile was sparked by a few sips of espresso and Degas' dancers were fueled by cappuccinos? Artist Karen Eland is giving new meaning to the term “latte art” in her illustrations, which celebrate the caffeinated beverage as both the medium and the message: she creates reproductions of classic paintings using a mix of coffee and water, integrating a cup of joe (or a full carafe) into the imagery of every scene.

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