Creative Products
March 25, 2019

Beautiful Van Gogh Notecards Let You Channel the Artist’s Love of Letter-Writing

First and foremost, Vincent van Gogh is known for his prolific portfolio. During his short career, the Dutch artist produced over 2,000 artworks, including 900 paintings and 1,100 drawings. In addition to art, however, Van Gogh adopted another hobby during his lifetime: letter-writing. “If it’s not a letter I’m writing but a drawing I’m doing,” the artist noted in one of 651 letters addressed to his brother.

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Impressionism
March 25, 2019

How Berthe Morisot Broke Barriers to Become the First Female Impressionist

As the catalyst of modern art, it's no surprise that Impressionism remains one of art history's most innovative movements. Impressionist artists are known for their avant-garde approach to brushwork and interest in capturing fleeting impressions of the world around them. In addition to these technical developments, Impressionism was groundbreaking for another reason: its inclusion of women.

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Landscape Photography
March 22, 2019

Lake Michigan Is Shattering into Icy Shards as It Melts for Spring

Spring is here to melt away the winter blues, and that includes thawing the thick layer of ice that covers Lake Michigan. As of March 8, 2019, 56% of the Great Lake was covered in ice, and now it's slowly breaking into chunks that look like beautiful shards of glass. As the ice breaks up, the gentle waves of the lake push the shards together, causing them to bunch into incredibly beautiful formations.

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Architecture
March 21, 2019

Europe’s First Underwater Restaurant Lets Guests Dine Below the Norwegian Sea

Norway's long-awaited underwater restaurant is finally open to the public. Under is a masterpiece of design by Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta. In opening Europe's first underwater dining experience, they're allowing visitors to take in the rich biodiversity of Lindesnes while enjoying a world-class meal. The 5,328-square-foot (495-square-meter) restaurant is formed from a tilted concrete tube which appears to slide into the sea. Guests are invited to move from the surface to about 16.5 feet (5 meters) underwater.

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