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The Cult of the UAZ-452: Why Dutch Campers Are Obsessed with the Russian “Bukhanka”

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In an unexpected twist of cultural fascination, the rugged Russian UAZ-452, known as “Bukhanka” (meaning “loaf” due to its boxy shape), has become a beloved icon among Dutch camping enthusiasts. Continue reading »

Outfits Sourced From German Public Transportation Fabric By Menja Stevenson

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Like most that read this article, German artist Menja Stevenson has had her fair share of rides in city buses and trains, each of which has forced her (and you) to sit on top of garishly designed uniform seating. The fabric, as investigated by this article on the BBC, is not only made to outlast spills and stains, but also trends, as many of the painfully drab designs can last a decade or more. Continue reading »

“Transportation Plates” by Boguslaw Sliwinski


Boguslaw Sliwinski, craftsman from Poland, created amazing series of ceramic plates under the name of “Transportation Plates”. Watch’em. Continue reading »

Skeletons and The Department Of Transportation

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The Barbarian Group recently concepted and executed the skeletal warnings signs you may have seen on ny roads. The signs are part of the department of transportation’s ‘that’s why it’s 30’ campaign, an ongoing effort to reduce pedestrian deaths in New York. Continue reading »