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May 14, 2024

Blind Artist Creates Vibrant Mural Celebrating the Power of Music

In music, harmony refers to combining different sounds together in order to create something new and beautiful. Artist John Bramblitt draws from this poignant concept for one of his latest pieces—a mural he painted in downtown Garland, Texas. On top of sending an uplifting message about a thriving community, this piece of street art is also a testament to Bramblitt's artistry and persistence, as he is blind.

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Academy

May 14, 2024

5 Spring Blooms You Can Use To Make Enchanting Pressed Botanical Art

As May is in full swing, it's finally feeling like spring.

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Pen Drawing

May 13, 2024

Artist Restores Shattered Plates With Spectacular Pen and Ink Drawings

After accidentally breaking a plate, most people would throw it away; however, artist Robert Strati takes a different approach.

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Travel

May 13, 2024

Airbnb Unlocks 11 Unique Experiences Inspired by Pop Culture

As the school year winds down and weather heats up, you might be mulling over vacation plans. Airbnb's latest Icons category will likely tempt you with singular pop culture travel experiences.

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Astrophotography

May 13, 2024

Best Photos From This Weekend’s Extraordinary Northern Lights

When you think about viewing the Northern Lights, places like Iceland, Norway, and Alaska come to mind.

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Installation

May 13, 2024

Yoko Ono’s ‘Refugee Boat’ Invites Visitors To Participate and Spreads a Powerful Message of Hope

First conceived in the 1960s, Yoko Ono's Add Colour series invites people to participate in creating a collective piece of art.

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Dance

May 13, 2024

LED Dance Troupe Delivers Dazzling Light Performances and Electrifying Joy

Over the past few years, dance troupes have begun to incorporate dynamic light displays into their outfits. It's little surprise why—a choreographed light show can up the ante during a performance, combining exquisite movement with vibrant displays of color and pattern. A group called Shine's Creed has visibly mastered this formula.

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Food Art

May 13, 2024

This Bird Nest Omelette With Rice Ball Chicks Makes Breakfast Almost Too Cute to Eat

Japanese creativity and love for kawaii characters permeates even the world of food.

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Archeology

May 12, 2024

202-Million-Year-Old Ichthyosaur the Size of a Blue Whale May the World’s Largest Marine Reptile

Today, the blue whale is the king of the oceans, measuring nose to tail about 88 feet long and weighing...

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Sculpture

May 12, 2024

Delicate Cut Paper Sculptures Raise Awareness About Dangers of Coral Bleaching

Artist Rogan Brown is known for taking delicate sheets of paper and turning them into gorgeous three-dimensional sculptures of coral reefs. His work is so incredible that it's hard to believe that we're not looking at images taken in nature. Brown's portfolio of work showcases endless examples of what can happen when art and conservation come together to raise awareness and inspire change. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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