Architecture
November 11, 2019

Zaha Hadid Architects Designs Futuristic Transit Hub That Doubles as a Public Bridge

With their futuristic design, Zaha Hadid Architects has won an international competition to create a new Rail Baltic terminal in Tallinn, Estonia. By teaming up with local firm Esplan, Zaha Hadid Architects was able to solidify their vision for the Ülemiste terminal, which acts both as a transport hub and public bridge. The firm used its signature organic forms and minimal lines to create a space that's both functional and aesthetically striking.

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Pen Drawing
November 11, 2019

Exquisite Ballpoint Pen Drawings on Old Documents Show the Power of Sheer Talent Over Expensive Tools

When you feel like drawing, it can be frustrating if you don’t have your sketchbook and tools at hand, but British artist Mark Powell shows that you don’t always need specific equipment to make amazing art. Rather than use sketchbooks, canvases, and expensive pencils and pens, Powell uses an ordinary ballpoint pen to draw on alternative surfaces such as old documents, underground maps, and antique letters.

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Drawing
November 9, 2019

Artist Comically Answers Common Questions with Illustrated Charts and Diagrams

Whether you rehash something that happened in the past or worry too much about what might happen in the future, overthinking things is a common issue we all struggle with. Artist Michelle Rial illustrates those relatable ruminations with comical charts and diagrams in her book, Am I Overthinking This? The playful book is a compilation of Rial’s Real Life Charts Projects, a series she started creating while healing from chronic neck injury.

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Astronomy
November 7, 2019

These Fiery Photos Capture Every Sparking Detail of the Antares Rocket Launch

For most, the opportunity to see a rocket launch would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for John Kraus, who grew up on Florida's “Space Coast,” it was a commonplace occurrence. So it made perfect sense that when he took up photography in 2015, spaceflight would be included in his work. After documenting a few launches, his hobby transformed into a full-time career that has allowed him to share his passion for spaceflight with the public.

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My Modern Met

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