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Marjan van Aubel’s Creates Fantastic Solar-Powered Installation For Electric Lexus

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Steve Benisty

Designer Marjan van Aubel, in collaboration with Lexus and Random Studio, created a unique installation at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami for Miami art week. Continue reading »

Meet Alicia Framis, The First Woman To Marry A Hologram

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Alicia Framis, an artist from Catalonia, will become the first woman in the world to marry an artificial intelligence. She is engaged to a hologram called AiLeix, with whom she has been living for several months. Continue reading »

An Art Installation by Ulrike Mohr Dedicated to The Theme of ‘Chiralität’ Stands at The Entrance to The MDC Berlin Campus

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The sculpture, creaated by Ulrike Mohr, is called ‘Chiralität’ and represents the enantiomers of carvone: (S)-(+)-Carvone smells like spicy cumin, while its mirror brother (R)-(-)-Carvone smells like sweet mint. In summer, both grow in the neighboring plant bed:) Continue reading »

Meet Osean, The Artist Who Creates a Parallel Futuristic Cyber Universe

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The Internet is a wild and powerful beast that shapes our world and challenges us to keep up. Osean is an artist who dives into the complex and colorful pixel world of Oseanworld, a parallel cyber universe that connects his manga, music, and CGI creations. Continue reading »

Vintage Photographs of People Riding Electric Scooters from The Beginning of The 20th Century

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Electric scooters are a trendy and eco-friendly way of traveling around the city. They are used for commuting, studying, or leisure. However, few people know that electric scooters have a long history that dates back to the last century. In fact, electric scooters were first invented in 1915 and were used for various purposes, such as recreation, crime, and mail delivery. Continue reading »

Two Women Demonstrate How to Turn This Sidecar in to a Small Caravan With Two Beds in 1958

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In 1958, in the heart of the British summer, two women embarked on a unique weekend adventure in the UK, as captured in these extraordinary photographs. The images depict the duo on a motorbike with a sidecar, which they ingeniously convert into their overnight accommodation. Continue reading »

The First Car that Porsche Ever Built Was Found in A Shed that Had Been Untouched for More than A Century

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The first Porsche in the world, known as the “Egger-Lohner electric vehicle, C.2 Phaeton model” or P1 for short, made its debut on the streets of Vienna on June 26, 1898. This historic vehicle, designed and built by Ferdinand Porsche himself, had been stored in a shed in Austria since 1902. Continue reading »

Incredible Photos of The British Red Phone Box Graveyard on The Edge of London

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London’s iconic red telephone boxes, once a staple for communication, have now become more of a backdrop for tourists’ photos, symbolizing their visit to England. With the advent of mobile phones, these boxes lost their original purpose and many fell into disrepair. Continue reading »

Amazing Photos of the 1988 Pontiac Banshee IV Concept

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In the twilight of 1988, Pontiac unveiled something almost mythical – the Banshee. This wasn’t just another car; it was a tantalizing glimpse into the adrenaline-charged future of automobiles. A blast from the past, the Banshee moniker whispered secrets from the 60s when it covertly tagged the soon-to-debut ’67 Pontiac Firebird, the cool cousin of the ’67 Chevrolet Camaro. Continue reading »

AI-Generated Fruit Fashion by Bonny Carrera

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Bonny Carrera (previously), a digital artist from Germany combines artificial intelligence and design to create distinctive, conceptual home décor and clothing items. Continue reading »

With The Help Of AI, This Digital Artist Created Images Of Famous People Disguised As Art

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Have you ever looked at clouds and seen shapes, like a dog perhaps? That’s pareidolia – your brain’s playful trick. With this in mind, digital artist Alexandre Perez has created intriguing images of famous people dressed in the guise of art. Continue reading »

Prepare Kids for The Real World with This Ai-Generated Must-Have Toys

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AI and digital comic artist Eugene Matskevich hypes his fresh DALL-E 3 shocking toys for kids that immediately prepare them “for the harsh reality”. Continue reading »

Daredevil Motorized Roller Skates From the 1960s

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In 1956, the Motorized Roller Skate Company of Detroit began manufacturing self-propelled skates. The company was established a year earlier by Antonio Pirrello, a relentless inventor hailing from Lincoln Park, Michigan. Continue reading »

Superb AI-Generated Optical Illusions that Twist Your Perception

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Barbie, Taylor Swift, and Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Defining Elements of 2023. This year saw the rise of generative AI tools, which have been in development for years, burst into the mainstream. Continue reading »

“Panzerbike”: German Mechanics Create World’s Largest Motorcycle

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In Germany, a group of mechanics has created a motorcycle that is unlike any other. The vehicle, known as the “Panzerbike”, is the world’s largest motorcycle and weighs almost 4,500 kg (9,920 pounds). Continue reading »

From Beer to Bricks: The Innovative Journey of Heineken’s WOBO Bottle

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In the early 1960s, Dutch businessman Alfred “Freddy” Heineken visited the Caribbean islands, then known as the Dutch Antilles. Amidst the beauty of the islands, he found an unexpected source of inspiration: discarded garbage, including empty beer bottles. This sparked a unique idea in his mind – transforming glass beer bottles into building bricks. Continue reading »

‘Flying Saucer’ Gas Stations in Kyiv From the Late 1970s and Early 1980s

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In the 1970s, even the most mundane gas stations in the USSR were transformed into architectural masterpieces without sacrificing their functionality. In 1977, at least two such gas stations were built in Kyiv. Despite their unusual appearance, they were quite comfortable for drivers. Continue reading »

The Superb Tech-Inspired Sculptures by Michal Sycz

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How do you turn old audio equipment into art? Michal Sycz, a Polish artist and graphic designer, knows the answer. He takes apart vintage audio devices from the 60s, 70s and 80s and transforms them into sculptures and installations. His work is a tribute to the past, but also a reflection on the changing nature of technology. Continue reading »

A Coffee Machine for the Dashboard: The Hertella Auto Kaffeemachine, a VW Beetle Accessory from 1959

If you are a coffee lover and a fan of classic cars, you might be interested in this quirky gadget that was designed to make your road trips more enjoyable. It’s a coffee machine that fits on the dashboard of a 1959 Volkswagen Beetle, and it can brew a hot cup of joe while you drive!

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The gadget is called the Hertella-Auto Kaffeemaschine, and it was produced and marketed by a German company called Hertella in the late 1950s. Continue reading »

Stunning Images of the 1955 Lincoln Indianapolis Concept

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In the mid-1950s, automotive design was an evolving realm of innovation, and 1955 brought to the forefront a concept that turned heads and left an indelible mark: The Lincoln Indianapolis. Dreamed up by Carrozzeria Boano, this concept car took the foundation of the 1955 Lincoln – its chassis and running gear – and transformed it into something almost ethereal. Continue reading »

Europe’s Most Secret Collection of Classic Cars

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In an astonishing spectacle, this motley parade of over 230 four-wheeled marvels belongs to a single magnificent collection, lovingly curated by Mr. Palmen across the span of more than four decades. Continue reading »

Egg-citing Adventures on Wheels: The Hilarious Saga of L’Œuf électrique, the Egg-shaped Speedster!

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Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and feast your eyes on the incredible marvel of the past, the one and only L’Œuf électrique (The Electric Egg)! It’s not just a cyclecar; it’s an electric adventure on wheels designed way back in 1938, a time when the world was still trying to figure out what exactly a cyclecar should be. Continue reading »

Slot Car Racing: The Hobby that Took America by Storm and Then Vanished

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In the annals of hobby history, slot car racing holds a significant spot. Originating in the early 1900s, this once-popular pastime experienced a renaissance in the 1950s, thanks to innovative British entrepreneurs. They initiated the creation of electrified tracks and miniature, controllable cars which inspired a new wave of enthusiasts. Continue reading »

A Visual Journey Through the History of the Bond Bug: The Three-Wheeled Microcar that Looks Like a Giant Orange Wedge

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Designed by Tom Karen of Ogle Design for Reliant Motor Company, the Bond Bug is a three-wheeled microcar with two seats and a wedge shape. It has a lift-up canopy and side screens instead of doors. It was built from 1970 to 1974, first at Bond Cars Ltd factory, then at Reliant’s Tamworth factory. Continue reading »

Epic Photos of FAB 1, the Iconic Rolls-Royce from ‘Thunderbirds’ and The World’s Biggest and Most Expensive Car

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If you’re a fan of Thunderbirds, the classic sci-fi series from the 1960s, you probably remember FAB 1, the sleek and stylish car owned by Lady Penelope and driven by Parker. But did you know that FAB 1 was actually a modified Rolls-Royce, with weapons and gadgets that would make James Bond jealous? Continue reading »