April 23, 2021

10 Facts About Frank Lloyd Wright, the Most Famous American Architect [Infographic]

Though most influential architects are arguably not as well-known as the world's most famous artists, there are some “star architects” that become household names. One famous architect who has reached this level of fame is Frank Lloyd Wright. From the iconic Fallingwater to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Wright designed some of the most important buildings in all of American architectural history.

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April 22, 2021

Rainbow Hair Coloring Transforms Ordinary Locks Into Shimmering Prism Coifs

Throughout the years, hair has become an unexpected canvas for beautiful art. From awe-inspiring braids to vibrant coloring, it’s incredible what hairstylists are able to achieve. Adding to our wonder is Ksenia Kisavna, a stylist and colorist who transforms otherwise ordinary locks into rainbow coifs that radiate the likes of blue, green, and pink hues. When she's done, her clients have a work of art on their heads.

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April 21, 2021

Scientists Revive 32,000-Year-Old Plant From Siberian Permafrost

Many prehistoric secrets lie in the permafrost of the world's arctic regions. Whether its a well-preserved mammoth or ancient plants, scientists can learn a lot from these biological discoveries. In 2012, a Russian team regenerated a series of fertile, flowering Silene stenophylla plants from 32,000-year-old seed pods. This impressive accomplishment was detailed in a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences—an accomplishment which foreshadows other developments that could emerge from the permafrost.

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April 20, 2021

‘The Kiss of Death’: The Magnificent Sculpture Celebrating the Afterlife

Nestled into an 18th-century cemetery in Barcelona, The Kiss of Death is a haunting sculpture used to commemorate one man's grave. The piece is located in the city's Poblenou Cemetery and is one of its most iconic tombs. The statue is not only impressive for the fine carving and the sculptor's ability to render texture, but also for the tender way in which it embraces death.

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