July 20, 2023

Artist Transforms the Tips of Pencils Into Miniature Masterpieces

Usually, pencils are a tool to create art. However, Daya (also known as Daya Micro Art) transforms these utensils into masterpieces themselves. The Sri Lankan artist carefully carves the graphite tips of wooden pencils into amazingly detailed sculptures that deserve a close-up look. Each piece is smaller than a human fingertip, yet Daya utilizes no special tools to bring his art to life.

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July 19, 2023

Van Gogh Museum Releases Sustainable Sneakers Based on the Iconic Artist’s Masterpieces

As one of the world's most beloved artists, Vincent van Gogh‘s art has been reimagined in many forms. Not only have we seen his paintings as candles, but we've also seen them printed onto apparel. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is adding to this evergrowing catalog with some new artsy shoes, made in collaboration with sustainable sneaker brand Cariuma.

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July 19, 2023

95-Year-Old Man Overcomes Illness to Become “Flower Grandpa” at Granddaughter’s Wedding

Flower girls are one of the cutest sights at a wedding, but one wedding decided to forego the flower girl and replace the coveted spot with someone else that was equally as adorable. A bride named Rachel Pitman asked her grandfather, 95-year-old Bert Edlin, to be the “flower grandpa” at her ceremony. The road for Edlin to throw petals down the aisle wasn't easy. Sixteen months before Pitman's wedding, the nonagenarian suffered a catastrophic fall.

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