Tag: Art
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Ceramic Dinnerware Punctured into Pieces of Wearable Art by Gésine Hackenberg
Amsterdam-based jewelry designer Gésine Hackenberg is classically trained as a goldsmith, yet works with objects that are extracted from the everyday. After becoming bored with the traditional ideas of jewelry in her original field, she began to twist the function of common pieces like ceramic dinnerware to create unique designs. For her line of ceramic…
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This Secret Library Hidden in the Woods Is Every Book Lover’s Dream Come True
Some people like to read books in cafes, or on the tube while commuting to work. Others like to read them in the quietest place they can find, somewhere that allows them to fully immerse themselves in the words without having the magic diluted by noise. If you’re one of those people then you’re going…
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Photographer Captures Images of The Panda “Daycare” Which Is The Most Adorable Place On Earth
The Chengdu Research Base in China seems like it just might be one of the cutest places on earth – and it’s vitally important for the survival of the endangered giant pandas that we all love so much, too. This panda “daycare” is actually a specialized breeding center and nursery that seeks to breed new…
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This 11-Year-Old Boy Learned To Crochet At The Of Age 5 And Is Now Called A Crocheting Prodigy
If you believe that only grandmas enjoy crocheting you will be surprised to know that even some 11-year-olds love it too! Jonah Larson became internet famous for his uncommon hobby – crocheting. The boy went viral because of his amazing skills and today has a crocheting business, more than 133k Instagram fans, over 26k youtube…
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Behold The Music Typewriter From The 1950s, Only A Handful Are Left Today
Woody Allen said he has written all of his scripts and The New Yorker pieces on a typewriter. That’s 60 years. And it worked for him just fine. In fact, typewriters are making sort of a comeback today. And arguably one of the most desired ones is the Keaton Music Typewriter. And for an interesting…
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The Yummiest of Geometric Pies and Tarts by Lauren Ko
If you like pies and symmetry, then Lauren Ko’s mathematical baking precision is just for you. The Seattle-based amateur baker has been piecrafting for just a couple of years, she tells Mic, and if you’re wondering, this is her favorite pie crust recipe. Ko combines classic crusts with colorful fillings like blueberries, kumquats, purple sweet…
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Photo Series Reveals The Worst Hotel Fails From Guest’s Trips
If you ever watched an episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Hotel Hell, you’ll know that lodging establishments aren’t always up to par. So we have decided to remind you of that. We’ve compiled a list of hotels that failed so badly, it’s funny. Failed appliances? Oh yes. Spiders living in a pillowcase? You bet. After going…
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Photo Series Of Objects Cut In Half Reveals The Unseen Side Of Things
If you were one of those hands-on children, who would cut in half their new toys just to see what’s inside – this list is for you. There are number of random objects about which we were all wondering “what if I’d cut it open just to see what’s hiding within?” Well, you can put…
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Vintage Photos From The 1900s Released Prove That Mark Twain Was The ‘Crazy Cat Lady’ Type Of Man
Like many kids, we marvelled at the boyhood adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn as I enthusiastically read these classic American novels. I remember being shocked at the brutal nature of the times; the violence, alcoholism and racism that put my comfortable life into sharp perspective. But still, these books sparked a curiosity and…
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These Amazing Origami and Paper DIY Art Kits Will Help You Master the Art of Paper Folding
The history of origami has a long, interesting history. It followed after the invention of paper and was a result of paper’s use in society. Independent paper folding traditions exist in East Asia, and it is unclear whether they evolved separately or had a common source. Many people believe that it originated in Japan, however…