Creative Products
October 10, 2018

Make an “Impression” With Charming Notecards Featuring Monet’s ‘Water Lilies’

Considered a modern art masterpiece, Claude Monet‘s Water Lilies series can be found in top museums around the world. While seeing these large-scale paintings in person is one way to experience their magic, publishing company teNeues has proven that you don't need to travel far to appreciate Les Nymphéas. In fact, with their Monet notecards, you can curate your own collection of Water Lilies without leaving your desk.

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Art
October 9, 2018

8 Contemporary Textile Artists Who Craft Elaborate Sculptures From Felt

The art of felting has had somewhat of a resurgence over the past few years. Artists are drawn to the soft woolen material because of its amazing versatility and durability. Rendered by subtly blending and sculpting the wispy, colorful fibers, there are endless possibilities when it comes to felt art. Contemporary artists around the world are taking the traditional craft to new heights by turning soft, fluffy wool into sculptural works of art.

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Architecture
October 9, 2018

Breathtaking Pavilion Designed for Expo 2020 Looks Like a Cloud of Watercolors

As a design firm known for its ability to mix design and technology, it comes as no surprise that Paul Cocksedge Studio has made it onto the shortlist of entries for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai. The colorful pavilion, which plays on the expo's theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,” is a delicate matrimony between sculpture and architecture. The Living Watercolor Pavilion is composed of thousands of overlapping translucent glass disks.

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Architecture
October 8, 2018

Take a Virtual Tour of Every Inch of the New York Public Library’s Incredible Interior

If you love the New York Public Library as much as we do, you'll enjoy this detailed tour of the building by Architectural Digest. Created in collaboration with the Bryant Park Corporation, the video is a nearly 30-minute view into every nook and cranny of the beloved building. Leading experts take us from the iconic exterior and its famed lion statues through the halls and rooms that house the incredible library collection.

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