Sculpture
April 23, 2023

Artist Spends Months Arranging Children’s Building Blocks Into Incredible Architecture

Many of us remember playing with some sort of building blocks growing up. While the plastic LEGO bricks might be the most well-known, Dutch brand KAPLA has been producing chunky wooden planks since the 1960s. Italian artist Raffaele Salvoldi began using this nostalgic childhood activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. This pastime quickly blossomed into an ongoing project titled Wood Arc, in which he constructs enormous towers entirely from KAPLA blocks.

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Pen Drawing
April 22, 2023

Vintage Ephemera Is Given a Second Life With Exquisite Ballpoint Pen Drawings

When beginning a drawing, most creatives will naturally seek out a new sheet of paper. UK-based artist Mark Powell, however, finds materials that have lived once or twice before. His series Ephemera features exquisite pen and ink drawings that are rendered on top of vintage postcards, playing cards, and more to fuse the past with the present. Powell carefully renders each of his subjects, which range from human figures to animals, using a ballpoint pen.

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Dogs
April 21, 2023

Family Adopts “Unicorn” Dog With Bump On Her Head

Every dog is unique in its own way. However, there's only one special pup that has earned the title of “unicorn.”  Strawberry is a 2-year-old pitbull who has a large bump on her head caused by scar tissue from an old injury. Although not life-threatening, this distinctive feature nearly led to Strawberry being euthanized. Luckily, she was rescued by La Belle Foundation, who helped place her in a loving home.

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My Modern Met

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