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May 11, 2018

Long Exposure Photos Capture the Swirling Star Trails Across the Namib Desert

The night sky has been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history, resulting in timeless masterpieces such as Van Gogh’s The Starry Night. And as one of the most challenging subjects to photograph, star trails are certainly worth the effort when they’re captured in all of their colorful, swirling brilliance.

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Creative Products

May 11, 2018

Playful Pots Turn Air Plants Into Adorable Ocean Creatures

Recently, the air plant has proven popular among fun-loving flora enthusiasts.

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Sculpture

May 10, 2018

8 Contemporary Glass Artists Who Shatter the Boundaries of the Craft

We’re so familiar with glass being used for everyday objects, it’s sometimes hard to believe that the same brittle material...

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Architecture

May 10, 2018

Architects Transform 18th-Century Farmhouse Into Self-Sufficient Modern Home

Converting farmhouses into modern dwellings is a trend that is especially prominent in the UK, where historical farms are upgraded via modern barn conversions and updated farm structures. Architects Nathanael Dorent and Lily Jencks worked together to create Ruins Studio, an incredible 18th-century farmhouse overlooking the Scottish countryside. The result is a crisp, modern piece of residential architecture that successfully integrates the structure's past.

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Drawing

May 10, 2018

Adorably Funny “Before and After” Illustrations That Are Oddly Relatable

Have you ever asked for a trim at the salon but left with a buzz cut?

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Painting

May 10, 2018

Enchanting Paintings Capture the Twinkling Rooftops of Paris at Twilight

Russian artist Evgeny Lushpin is renowned for the “power and light” of his enchanting paintings.

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Portrait Photography

May 9, 2018

Intimate Portraits Capture a Look at New York’s Last Indie Booksellers

Photographer Franck Bohbot and author Philippe Ungar have joined forces for a project that looks at a niche population of New York City—independent booksellers. As book sales decline and large chains struggle to keep their doors open, the independent bookshop has become a rallying point for literary lovers.

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Architecture

May 8, 2018

Architect Designs Residential Vertical Forest to Balance Nature and Urban Life in Tokyo

Like a cement tree sprouting from the urban fabric of Tokyo, architect Akihisa Hirata‘s Tree-ness house is an innovative residence in...

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Photo Contest

May 8, 2018

Early Highlights of “People” in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

The 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is in full swing, with submissions pouring in from international...

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Entertainment

May 8, 2018

Vogue Invites Met Gala Guests to Turn the Art Museum Into a Short Music Video

The 2018 Met Gala has passed, but we’ll long be talking about the amazing (and often outrageous) outfits worn by celebrity attendees. This year’s theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” and guests came dressed in extraordinary outfits that were over-the-top in their opulence—many with a costume-like approach to their ensembles. Head-to-toe jewels, nods to the papal headdress, and a lot of gold were all mainstays of this highly anticipated event.

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