Art & Design

  • “The Art of the Brick” LEGO Artwork

    By Charlotte Pratt on June 18, 2013
    LEGO bricks are not just a children’s toy, it would seem. Artist Nathan Sawaya uses them as his medium for his artwork – “The Art of the Brick.” Sawaya is credited as being the first artist to take LEGO into the art world, and is the creator of the world’s largest and most elaborate LEGO artwork collections to ever be created. [...]
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  • Amazing Origami Artwork by Nguyễn Hùng Cường

    By Charlotte Pratt on June 11, 2013
    We are amazed by these origami arts by Hanoi-based artist Nguyễn Hùng Cường! He began folding paper around the age of five and has not stopped since, creating his own original designs out of a handmade Vietnamese paper called Do. The subject matter focuses mainly on animals, as you can see below! Enjoy…x
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  • Coco Prive Resort: Private Island In Maldives

    By SP on June 10, 2013
    The Coco Privé resort is located on a private island in Maldives (the Kuda Hithi Island). It is reportedly a luxurious living enhanced with every amenity imaginable and the discreet butler services of your personal host. Each villa is surrounded by a swimming pool, soft sand beaches and lush vegetation. Sounds like the place to be this summer. Enjoy…x
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  • Kenya’s Ocean Sole Recycles Discarded Shoes Into Toys

    By Charlotte Pratt on June 5, 2013
    Along the coastline of the Indian Ocean, employees of Kenya’s Ocean Sole gather discarded shoes that wash up on shore. Further than just preventing ocean pollution and clogged waterways, they actually recycle the waste, turning old shoes into new toys, accessories, statues, and various bespoke gifts, sold around the world. Since its start in 1997, the foundation has been recycling [...]
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  • Vivid Art Festival In Sydney, Australia

    By Charlotte Pratt on June 4, 2013
    What’s going on down under? Well, Sydney, Australia, is currently celebrating light, music, and ideas with its Vivid Sydney festival. Various light installations and projections color the city bright at night, while musical performances, public talks, and debates take place around the city. See some of the amazing photos below–looks like a lot fun. Enjoy…x
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  • Fashion Icons; When They Were Kids

    By Charlotte Pratt on June 3, 2013
    Looking for a laugh? We definitely found a few after browsing When They Were Kids, a new blog by an anonymous artist. The blog features cartoon depictions of famous fashion designers and editors imagined as children. When we think about these people, it is hard to imagine them ever being anything but exactly the personalities they are today, which is exactly [...]
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  • Palacio de los Condes de Miravalle Palace

    By Charlotte Pratt on May 30, 2013
    We are so inspired by the gorgeous Palacio de los Condes de Miravalle in Mexico City! The 17th century palace is located where the Aztecs once settled, and has recently been renovated into a hotel and hostel. The colonial style is preserved in some ways while given a modern update in others. The result is a striking destination that has moved [...]
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  • Incredible Photo Manipulations by 14 Year Old

    By Charlotte Pratt on May 29, 2013
    Looking at the series of photographs below, you will notice a delightful touch of youth and whimsy to them. This is because, unbelievably, they have been photographed and edited by a 14-year-old boy Zev, known in the photography world as Fiddle Oak! His older sister, Nellie, often helps with setup and conceptualization. Regardless, for a 14 and 18 year old [...]
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  • Previewing Art Athina

    By Charlotte Pratt on May 27, 2013
    Art-Athina is the biggest contemporary art fair in Greece. This year marks the fair’s 18th birthday. Over 18,000 art enthusiasts, critics, and curators will gather from around the world to view the work of over 800 artists! Since we are not all lucky enough to make it out to Greece, we have collected some of our favorite pieces to share [...]
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  • Ballroom Luminoso; Recycled Bicycle Parts Chandeliers

    By Charlotte Pratt on May 24, 2013
    Underneath a freeway overpass may not seem like a popular destination to visit. However, thanks to the work of artists Joe O’Connell and Blessing Hancock in their Ballroom Luminoso project, this San Antonio location now is. The two used recycled bicycle parts to create these chandeliers, which were designed with the agricultural roots and Hispanic heritage of the city in [...]
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