Tag: Art
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This Is What School Lunches Look Like Around The World
About 32 million children in the US eat cafeteria school lunches every day. As a nation with a childhood obesity epidemic, Sweetgreen – an organization that seeks to battle childhood obesity and promote healthy eating habits for children—decided to take a look at what these kids actually have for lunch at school. The organization also takes a look…
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Owl Portraits Captured in the Most Stunning Detail
In this stunning series by Brad Wilson, the photographer captures up-close portraits of different owl species. Each bird is set against a stark black background, and the brilliant vantage point allows us to marvel at their unique qualities. Tiny feathers, short beaks, and glassy eyes stare straight into the camera with an intense gaze. Capturing these…
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SEXandTAKEOUT: a Voyeuristic Photo Series by Sarah Bahbah
As the saying goes, “Pizza is a lot like sex. When it’s good, it’s really good. When it’s bad, it’s still pretty good.” Australian photographer and creative Sarah Bahbah has taken this notion to a whole new level with here series #SEXandTAKEOUT. According to Sarah, “Sex and Takeout was inspired while I was travelling the States with…
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Terracotta Warrior Sculptures Glow in Sydney for Chinese New Year
To celebrate Chinese New Year (which, this year, lies on February 19), visit Dawes Point in Sydney, Australia from February 13 to February 22 to see 90 colorful lantern sculptures that were inspired by the famous Terracotta warriors. Created by Chinese artist Xia Nan, these larger than life lanterns were made from fabric and wire.…
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Australia’s Oldest Man Knits Tiny Sweaters For Injured Penguins!
This may well be one of the most adorable stories we’ve come across. Ever. Back in 2013, Victoria’s Phillip Island Penguin Foundation asked for volunteers to make sweaters for the rare “little penguins.” 109-year-old Australian Alfred Date – known as Australia’s oldest man – and an avid knitter since the 1930’s, was one of…
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Unconventionally Honest Valentine’s Day Cards For Your Lover
Looking for something a little unconventional for your lover this Valentine’s Day? For couples and romantic singles with a sense of humor or a more different approach to romance, there are fun and creative cards like these! Sure, some of them might not be the most romantic cards out there, but you’ve got to give…
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Artist Adds Strange Details to Old Black and White Photos
Artist Colin Batty puts an amusingly strange spin on photographs of the past. Taking cabinet cards from the early 1900s, he uses acrylic paint and crafts entirely new and surprising scenes directly on the image. His additions are often hilarious but also creepy, and he does a fantastic job of seamlessly matching the colors and…
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Anita Anti Captures Enchanting Fairytale-Inspired Photos
New York-based Ukrainian photographer Anita Anti uses elaborate costumes, makeup, and props to capture imaginative portraits inspired by fairytales and fantasy. Beautiful young women are transformed into magical beings and otherworldly characters in these enchanting images, thanks to Anti’s creative eye and attention to detail. It’s easy to pinpoint specific fairytale inspirations for some of…
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Baby Photographer Takes Enchanting Shots of Himself Feeding Wild Animals
21-year-old, Finland-based photographer Konsta Punkka has an extraordinary gift with animals, as can be seen from his close interactions with wildlife captured on camera. The self-described “squirrel whisperer” uses his iPhone and DSLR to capture enchanting snapshots of woodland creatures from an incredibly short distance, often within arm’s reach. Birds, squirrels, and foxes draw near…
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Art Through the Eyes and Minds of People With Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is an intense and unforgiving mental disorder whose symptoms can include everything from abnormal social behaviors, to hearing voices, and not knowing what’s real. It often accompanies other, less severe mental conditions like depression and anxiety. Needless to say, the sum of these disorders can be hard to deal with. 50 percent of those diagnosed with…