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Mary Leu’s Ultra Detailed Wood Sculptures

The appearance of wrinkly laundry hanging on a clothesline leaves the distinct impression of soft fabrics. But these are, in fact, stunningly detailed wood creations by Taiwanese sculptor Mary Leu (呂美麗).   Leu painstakingly carves and chisels…

Wave Dilfert by the Principals

Wave Dilfert by The Principals

Wave Dilfert is created by Brooklyn-based design studio The Principals for The Feast (October 5 – October 6, 2012) at the Essex Market in New York City. This sensor-embedded robotic space moves in response to changes in light…

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The 21st Century Light Space Modulator

Created by Jason Bruges Studio and commissioned by India's largest lighting and electrical manufacturer Havells-Sylvania , the 21st Century Light Space Modulator is an interactive light installation recently unveiled under Hungerford Bridge, on London's South Bank….

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Tree Lungs by Loop.pH

Commissioned by the French cultural arts organization Lille300, London-based design studio Loop.pH created EnergyFutures, a series of installations in the park and design science workshops, for the Fantastic 2012 arts festival.  "Tree Lungs"…

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Lamp Shades Made From Disposable Cups

Talented newly graduated German designer Meike Harde did something extraordinary with disposable cups.  She creates her entire "Lichtschlucker" collection from plastic cups, giving disposable product a much longer life span as a decorative lamp…

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Leo Villareal Opens a Window into the Cosmos at Cornell

Artist Leo Villareal has opened a window into the Cosmo above the Johnson Museum of Art's Mallin Sculpture Court on Cornell's campus. Consisting of 12,000 energy-efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs) wired in a grid, Villareal's"Cosmos"…

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The Time Keepers

Austrian artist Manfred Kielnhofer's light sculptures "Time Keepers" have landed in Berlin for the 2012 Festival of Lights. During the 12-night tour (October 10 – October 21, 2012), these five red hooded figures…

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Studio Roosegaarde’s High-Tech Flower Dome

Studio Roosegaarde presents 'Lotus Dome', an interactive living dome made out of hundreds of high-tech flowers that respond to human behavior. When the giant silver dome senses a presence nearby, it lights up…

Bamboo Installations at Denver Botanic Gardens

Incredible Bamboo Sculptures at Denver Botanic Gardens

Many creative minds constantly seek for ways to exploit bamboo's versatility and resilience.  Through different methods, world renowned artists Tetsunori Kawana and Stephen Talasnik have created some of the most mind-blowing bamboo sculptures we have ever seen for the exhibit  “Kizuna:…

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Big Dog Purse by Carmichael Lynch

This is one fashion accessory that will surely make some owners of large breed dogs extremely happy. Big Dog Purse, created by Minneapolis-based creative company Carmichael Lynch as part of their ongoing project "Carmichael…

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The Little Green Dress For Every Woman

A little black dress is considered to be a must-have by many women.  However in this day and age, Artist  Nicole Dextras is proposing that every woman should own at least one item of…

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Hop Suitcase Follows You Around Like a Puppy

Rodrigo García has designed a suitcase that follows the user around like a puppy. Dubbed "Hop" after bellhops, the prototype contains three receivers that are able to identify signals from the user's cell…

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The Mystery Light Painting Video of Anssi Määttä

This light painting video created by 26-year-old Finnish director Anssi Määttä will give you something to rack your brain over.  It is 100% live action without using any still photo, stop motion, or…

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Gerri Sayler Turns Hot Glue into a Shower of Celestial Light

Idaho artist Gerri Sayler draws inspiration from the landscapes of the American Midwest.  Her most intriguing body of work involves several large-scale installations made from hundreds of strands of hot glue.  Using a unique…

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3D Street Art Illusion by Erik Johansson

Commissioned by Skrapan shopping gallery, Erik Johansson painted this amazing optical illusion of height on the street of Stockholm.  From the right angle, passerby are tricked into thinking that they are standing on top…

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While You Were Sleeping

41-year-old Japanese cartoonist Mami Koide finds inspiration in her napping baby girl Nuno.  While the baby sleeps, she uses clothes, towels, socks and vegetables to create amusive illustrations centered around the toddler.  Her…

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Golden Moon Shone In Hong Kong’s Victoria Park

Lee Kum Kee Lantern Wonderland is a highlight of the Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival (September 27 – october 2) organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). This year, the centrepiece of attraction…

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Go Sailing in a HotTug

Imagine yourself at the helm of a boat, comfortably cruising the coast or navigating the harbor with the wind in your hair, the sun on your back.  Now imagine yourself doing all that…

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