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Colorful Paintings Capture the Endless Freedom of the Open Road

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East Hampton, Long Island-based artist Grant Haffner paints vivid landscapes inspired by the beautiful country roads and bodies of water of his hometown. Continue reading »

Artist Uses A Sewing Machine To Capture Nature’s Fragile Beauty With Embroidery

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“I hope to capture the power, beauty and fragility of nature in knotted embroidery threads. The work explores the sculptural possibilities of a unique embroidery technique that utilizes a domestic sewing machine and a base fabric that dissolves in water. By repeatedly stitching threads into dense structures I create intricate and complex openwork compositions that mimic natural forms and structures.”, told artist Meredith Woolnough to Bored Panda. Continue reading »

September 7: This Day In Photos From The Past

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Prince Georges County police carry an integrationist to a waiting patrol car in Bowie, Maryland on September 7, 1963 after he and 11 other persons were arrested and charged with trespassing at the sales office of a housing development here. The 12 lay down on the floor of the office of Levitt & Sons, developer of Bolair, and refused to move. They were protesting the firm’s refusal to sell homes to African Americans. (Photo by AP Photo/WAS)
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Mexico’s Mural Art is Getting a Modern Makeover

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In this September 1, 2015 photo, a mural by Beatriz Avila Haro from the Street Art Chilango cooperative, decorates the exterior wall of Delirio restaurant in the Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City. Murals and street art have a long history in Mexico. Beginning in the 1920’s, Diego Rivera, David Siqueiros, and Jose Orozco painted public buildings with social and political messages, establishing murals as a pre-eminent Mexican art form. (Photo by Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo)
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An Artist Created 100 Ceramic Mugs In 100 Days

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“A few months ago I started a project as part of the #100dayproject. The 100-Day Project is a celebration of process that encourages everyone to participate in 100 days of making. The great surrender is the process; showing up day after day is the goal. For the 100-Day Project, it’s not about fetishizing finished products—it’s about the process.”, told designer Adrian Smith to Bored Panda. Continue reading »

EverBlock: Customize your Space With Oversized Modular Lego Bricks

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Giant LEGOs for adults? Heck. Yes. EverBlock is a modular building system of giant plastic blocks that can be used to build anything from furniture, walls, shelving, bars, and even entire rooms. Obsessed with LEGO bricks as a child, EverBlock founder Arnon Rosan realized there might be a demand for a functional full-scale building system for personal and industrial purposes. Continue reading »

“Girl Power” By Kelly Reemtsen

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Kelly Reemtsen mixes it up with 50’s glam and hints of the macabre. Heroines are wielding an axe, shears, a hose or rubber gloves. Continue reading »

Surreal Collages Of Cambodian Trees Mixed With Traditional Art By Clement Briend

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French photographer Clément Briend projected giant gargoyle heads on to trees at Parc de Saint-Cloud near Paris. Continue reading »

Oscar ‘The Traveller Dog’ Visits Most Famous Landmarks

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A dog called Oscar has laid claim to the title of the animal kingdom’s most intrepid explorer after visiting famous landmarks around the world. His travels include five continents, 29 countries and stopping off everywhere from the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal. Continue reading »

This Baby Girl Has An Inoperable Brain Tumor, So Her Parents Did A Photoshoot To Show Their Love

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When Abigail Jones was born on August 6th, her parents already knew the odds were stacked against her, but then came the diagnosis: their little angel had an inoperable brain tumor and probably didn’t have long to live. Despite this crushing news, however, Erika and Stephen Jones were determined to fill her short life with love. This heartbreaking photoshoot captures their bittersweet family life. Continue reading »

2-Year-Old Girl With Down Syndrome Wins Modeling Contract Thanks To Her Cheeky Smile

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Image credits: Ross Parry

Connie-Rose Seabourne, a 23-month-old little girl in the UK with Down syndrome, has always received comments from her mother Julie’s friends for her beautiful smile. After they told her that she should try contacting a modeling agency, she did. Now, Connie has two contracts and is becoming a popular toddler model! Continue reading »

This Artist Gives Free Tattoos To Survivors Of Domestic Violence

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Meet tattoo artist Flavia Carvalho. Not only is she extremely talented, but for the last two years she’s been helping survivors of domestic violence deal with their scars in the most beautiful way possible. Continue reading »

Is This The Most Glamorous Dog In The World?

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Looking for some beauty inspiration? You’re about to find it in an unlikely place: a Japanese dog’s Instagram account. Continue reading »

Portrait of Steve Jobs Made With Apples

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Мisual artist Olivier Lefebvre wanted to accomplish with his representation of Steve Jobs’ portrait made entirely out of apples – the land art tribute expresses the impact Steve Jobs had on modern technology and the apple silhouette. Continue reading »

These Candy Cats Trying To Catch Goldfish Stuck In Jelly Are Too Good To Eat

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Even in candy form, cats just can’t help but be themselves. These little kitties can’t wait to get their paws on the delicious goldfish that swim in this jelly cube. Continue reading »

Beautiful Vintage Photos Of The Circus Girls Of Sarasota Taking A Break In 1949

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In 1949, LIFE magazine sent famed photographer Nina Leen to document the daily life of a sassy troupe of young women who had run off and joined the famous Barnum & Bailey Circus in Sarasota, Fla. Continue reading »

German Artist Turns Google Earth Pictures Into Amazing Photographs

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German artist Meike Nixdorf got the idea to give back all the beauty of mountain landscapes that we can see in three dimensions on Google Earth. Continue reading »

Sunny Photos Of Skateboarding In California During The 1970s

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One afternoon in 1975, a young photographer named Hugh Holland drove up Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Los Angeles and encountered skateboarders carving up the drainage ditches along the side of the canyon. Immediately transfixed by their grace and athleticism, he knew he had found an amazing subject. Continue reading »

Close-Ups Of Golden Retriever’s Muzzle By Amateur German Photographer Are The Cutest

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Abi Stickler is an amateur photographer from Germany who loves taking photos of her Golden Retriever Mali. Continue reading »

Swedish Artist Creates Beautiful Monochromatic Hyperrealistic Drawings

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Swedish artist with the name of Jackdevilart makes monochromatic drawings with a pencil or a felt-tip pen. Continue reading »

Terrible Client Emails That Designers Hate To Receive

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Many people fail to appreciate the knowledge, experience and effort that can go into making a good design, which can make life difficult for designers. Continue reading »

Cat Fishing: Leopard Gets Covered In Mud Catching Its Fish Supper

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Photo credits: Abel Coelho / Greatstock / Barcroft Media

A leopard leaps into a muddy waterhole to catch a fish on August 13, 2015, in the Savuti Channel in Botswana. Continue reading »

Man Freezes Alongside Icy Painting in Surreal Self-Portrait Sculpture

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If an artwork could ever give you a chill, it’s a sculpture by Laurent Pernot. His piece titled Self Portrait Face to a Winter Canvas features a life-sized replica of the Paris-based artist as he stands in front of a framed snowy scene. Continue reading »

This New Restaurant Concept In San Francisco Has No Visible Staff

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This restaurant is perfect for those of you who don’t like dealing with people. Eatsa is a new restaurant in San Francisco, where you won’t even see anyone who works there. Continue reading »