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January 6, 2020

Comedian Raises $20 Million in 48 Hours to Help Firefighting Efforts in Australia

Australia is burning like never before. Every year, the states in the country deal with bushfires, but this season has shown widespread devastation that has brought unforeseeable tragedy to both people and the environment. So far, millions of acres of land in New South Wales (NSW) have been torched.

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Inspiring

January 6, 2020

The Irwin Family Has Treated Thousands of Animals Injured in the Australian Bushfires

As devastating wildfires continue to rage across Australia, Steve Irwin's family is stepping up and continuing his legacy of wildlife...

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Animals

January 6, 2020

After Losing Both His Back Legs, Brave Cat Is Now a “Superstar” in Prostheses

An orange tabby named Vituzzo Superstar has demonstrated the incredible resilience that animals have—even in the worst situations.

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Astronomy

January 6, 2020

Incredible Photo of a Sunrise During a Solar Eclipse Looks Like the Ocean Has Horns

Since he was a child, the sky has been a source of fascination for amateur astronomer Elias Chasiotis. Particularly drawn to eclipses, he recently made the journey to Qatar in order to take in the annular solar eclipse. While clouds made the eclipse difficult to photograph, Chasiotis was rewarded with something even more spectacular. As the sun rose over the waters, the eclipse was already in effect, making for a rare optical illusion.

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Sculpture

January 6, 2020

Artist Crafts Amazingly Detailed Paper Plants You Can Hold Between Two Fingers

Paper artist Raya Sader Bujana crafts houseplants that you can hold between two fingers.

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Renaissance Art

January 5, 2020

Who Is Titian? Exploring the Life and Art of the Renaissance Master of Color

Among the great names of the Italian Renaissance—Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael—there is also Titian (c. 1488-1576)

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Photography

January 5, 2020

Doll Photographer Reimagines Barbie and Ken as Soviet Civilians Living in the USSR

Barbie usually enjoys a luxurious life in her Malibu Dreamhouse, but a recent photoshoot by Russian “doll photographer” Lara Vychuzhanina sees the iconic toy living in an entirely different way of life. The artist crafted a true-to-life diorama of a Soviet-era apartment kitchen, revealing what Barbie would look like if she lived in the former USSR circa 1986.

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Cityscape Photography

January 4, 2020

Photographer Wanders Streets of Japan to Create Tribute to Cyberpunk Culture

Inspired by films like Blade Runner and Akira, photographer Stefano Gardel took to the streets of Osaka and Tokyo to create a narrative...

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Drawing

January 4, 2020

Intricate Architecture Drawings Capture the Beauty of Gothic Buildings Across Europe

From stained-glass windows to intricate stone carvings, Gothic architecture is incredibly impressive—especially considering many features were crafted by hand.

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Classes

January 3, 2020

20 Creative Classes That’ll Get You Started on a New Artistic Skill This Year

So, you’ve made your new year's resolutions. Now, you just need to figure out how to accomplish them! If one of your goals is to learn a new creative skill, online classes are an easy way to get started. Sites including CreativeLive, Bluprint, and CreativeBug offer thousands of e-courses that cover a myriad of subjects.

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