Art
May 15, 2023

Artist Transforms Thrifted Grandfather Clock by Fully Painting It Into a Cosmic Creation

Thrift store finds are full of possibilities. For some, they offer a new addition to their wardrobe. But for others, it’s just the beginning of an incredible project. Artist Gavin Gerundo recently shared photos of a grandfather clock he bought at the thrift store and how he completely reimagined its surface as a dynamic exterior. Using blue and green pigment, he painted a geometric design over every inch of the upright clock.

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Design
May 14, 2023

Designer Creates Colorful Swimming Pool With 130,000 Rainbow Glass Tiles

Argentian-Spanish artist Felipe Pantone has elevated the average swimming pool into a work of art. Working at a house in Jávea, Spain, he used 130,000 mosaic tiles by ONIX to transform the rectangular basin into a pixelated rainbow design. The finished work, titled Chromadynamica Pool, is a beacon of bejeweled light next to modern architecture and natural surroundings. It is easiest to see Pantone's approach when the pool is empty.

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Resources
May 13, 2023

All of the Original Illustrations From Charles Dickens’ Novels Are Available To View Online

Few authors are as world-renowned as Charles Dickens. From Oliver Twist to A Tale of Two Cities, the 19th-century writer produced some of the most acclaimed novels that are still widely read and studied today. And while his work is now enjoyed in book form, it's not how his stories were appreciated during the Victorian era. Instead, Dickens' works were published in serialized installments, ranging from weekly to monthly. Accompanying his stories were detailed illustrations.

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Hotels
May 13, 2023

Luxurious Self-Sufficient Eco Lodge in Africa Is Designed To Give Back

Italy-based design firm MASK Architects has created a unique eco-safari in Africa that will give back to the surrounding communities. Passionate about the fact that clean water should not be a luxury commodity, MASK Architects has designed modular lodges that produce its water supply using Air to Water technology. Visitors will be welcomed to the luxury resort knowing that their needs, as well as the needs of the local community, are being taken care of.

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