November 21, 2018

Clever Wooden Bookends Mimic Tokyo’s Narrow Back Alleys Lit Up at Night

Based in Tokyo, Japanese designer monde has created a new category of art and design—bookshelf dioramas. His wood inserts transform ordinary bookshelves into something magical and bring the feel of a Japanese back alley into your home. Monde's “back alley bookshelves” first caused a stir when the designer debuted them at the arts and crafts event Design Festa. Monde was shocked by the attention his project received.

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November 20, 2018

Sydney Fish Market Gets Sustainable Makeover Thank to Danish Design

With a location change and revamped design, the Sydney Fish Market is looking to make its mark as a new foodie destination. Danish architecture firm 3XN won a competition to create the new market with a sustainable design that will create a new focal point on Sydney Harbour. Its stunning, undulating roof ebbs and flows like the waves of the sea, creating an organic form that recalls the environment.

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November 20, 2018

This Awesome ‘Rock Alphabet’ Book Teaches Kids the ABC’s of Music Legends

As a baby cruises into toddlerhood, it's time for a major rite of passage: learning the ABCs. Books that spell out the alphabet with cuddly animals and ordinary objects are cute, but why not give your little rockstar a book that really strikes a chord? Luckily, The Rock Alphabet by Andrew Morgan gives preschoolers a musical education as they memorize their letters.

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November 19, 2018

Vivian Maier’s Poetic Color Photography Is Revealed for the First Time

Since 2007, when her photographs were discovered and brought to light, Vivian Maier‘s street photography has captured the imagination of people around the world. Maier, who secretly photographed life on the streets of Chicago and New York for over four decades, is primarily known for her black and white imagery. However, a new book and exhibition is spotlighting her color photography for the first time.

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