Video
June 7, 2018

8 Charming Stop Motion Animations That Bring Inanimate Objects to Life

A natural progression from traditional 2D animation, the origin of stop motion dates back to the late 1800s, when the technique was first used to create The Humpty Dumpty Circus by Albert E. Smith and J. Stuart Blackton. Using toys as props, the pioneering animators moved them frame-by-frame to make them come to life. However, the method took a further three decades to take off as an established art form.

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Architecture
June 6, 2018

65-Foot Bronze Tree Grows in Russia’s “Palace of Farmers” Archway

With its elaborate Ministry of Agriculture, the Russian city of Kazan has created a stunning building that marries artistry with function. As the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan has undergone a complete renovation since 2000, with architecture signaling a new era for the city. And perhaps no building signifies the city's new cultural boom more than the Ministry of Agriculture.

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Sculpture
June 5, 2018

Multicolored Paper Art of the Human Microbiome Mimics Textures Found in Coral Reefs

Many of nature’s objects feature recurring patterns and motifs described as fractals, which can be seen repeating themselves at increasing levels of magnification. Inspired by this phenomenon, artist Rogan Brown creates intricately cut paper art that mimics and compares various organic formations such as cell structures, microbes, shells, and fossils. His latest series, titled Magical Circle Variations, explores the surprising visual similarities between coral reefs and microorganisms found in the human body.

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Drawing
June 4, 2018

Clever Illustrations Visually Define the “Same” Words With Different Meanings

Is it soar or sore? Led or lead? If you've ever doubted your spelling or mixed up two words, Homophones, Weakly is for you. For five years, illustrator Bruce Worden made it his mission to ensure that you'd never get your homophones confused again. In case you don't remember, homophones are two or more words having the same pronunciation, but different spelling and meaning.

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