Tattoos
August 22, 2025

Brilliant Kintsugi Tattoos Look Like Fragile Broken Ceramics Gilded Together

In Japan, broken pottery doesn’t just get tossed in the trash. Instead, it’s given new life through a repair method called kintsugi, where cracks are filled with metallic lacquer. The idea is that the breaks become part of the object’s story, making the piece even more special than before. Inspired by the ancient tradition, South Korean tattoo artist Irae creates blue and gold tattoos of museum-worthy objects.

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Toys
August 22, 2025

LEGO Unveils Harry Potter’s 3,228-Piece Hogsmeade Village Set

In the world of Harry Potter, Hogsmeade is a place to unwind. Hogwarts students get day trips to this charming village once they’ve reached the third year at Hogwarts—but only if they don't forget to get their permission slip signed. As opposed to their rigid school schedule, at Hogsmeade they can enjoy a pint of butterbeer with their friends, stock up on candy at Honeydukes, and visit Zonko’s Joke Shop.

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Photography
August 21, 2025

5,000 Photos of Rural Life Taken by Vagabond Photographer Discovered Decades After Death

Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a tall, imposing, and altogether unusual man would traverse the mountainous slopes of the Blenio Valley in southeastern Switzerland. During his treks through even the most remote corners of the valley, he would sing to himself all while hawking vegetable and flower seeds. Aside from his seed packets, he also carried something else: a large format plate camera.

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