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December 27, 2018

Giant Mural Tribute to Comic Book Legend Stan Lee Pops Up in Glasgow

From the Fantastic Four to Spider-Man, the characters and stories of Marvel Comics continue to ignite the imaginations of many, despite being created almost 50 years ago. Many of the superhero movies of today wouldn't be possible without Marvel Comics’ creative leader Stan Lee, who left us at the age of 95.

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Sculpture

December 27, 2018

Amazing Engineer Transforms Ordinary Sheets of Paper into Tactile Tessellations

Artist Matthew Shlian transforms ordinary sheets of paper into incredible three-dimensional tessellations.

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Photography

December 26, 2018

Best of 2018: Top 36 Photographs From Around the World

As the year comes to a close, it’s only natural to want to take a look back at the incredible...

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Art

December 26, 2018

Artist Turns Real Seashells into Trinket Dishes That Look Like Pieces of Sunken Treasure

From micro paintings on tea bags to little masterpieces on butterfly wings, many contemporary artists are rejecting the traditional canvas in favor of smaller, unexpected items. One artist to do so is California-based crafter Mary Kenyon who uses real seashells to create decorative jewelry dishes that look like pieces of ancient treasure found on a sunken shipwreck.

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Astronomy

December 26, 2018

Amazing Photos Reveal Water Ice Found on Mars in a “Cold Trap” Crater

In a continuing quest to learn more about Mars, the European Space Agency (ESA)

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Creative Products

December 26, 2018

Kinetic Toy Transforms From a Pinecone to a Helix with the Simple Flick of a Wrist

Designer John Edmark specializes in toys with a twist.

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Embroidery

December 25, 2018

How Embroiderers Are Stitching Flowers to Create Blooming Bouquets on Fabric

The possibilities of embroidery are seemingly endless. But among all of the things that are fit to stitch, flowers remain an ever-popular subject. They have taken on different styles throughout the centuries, but their legacy endures. Flowers have a long place in art history; one of their best-known forms is in decorative motifs.

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DIY

December 25, 2018

How People Are Using Chalk Paint to Upcycle Well-Loved Furniture and Decor

One of the great joys of having your own space is being able to make it truly your own.

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Sculpture

December 25, 2018

Beautiful California Winery Boasts a World-Class Contemporary Sculpture Collection

Nestled in Northern California's wine country, the Donum Estate is one of Sonoma Valley's most beautiful vineyards.

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Photography

December 25, 2018

Photo Exhibit Inspired by French Writer’s 1947 Journey Across America

A mid-twentieth century travelogue provides the inspiration for Sous Les Etoiles Gallery‘s newest photography exhibition. In 1947, French writer, intellectual, and feminist theorist Simone de Beauvoir landed at New York's Laguardia airport, ready for a four-month voyage across the country. Of course, she couldn't help but keep a diary of her experiences during her first time in the United States.

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