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Hitachi Seaside Park Turns Red in Autumn

Every autumn thousands of Kochia bushes turn crimson on Miharashi Hill inside the Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan. We simply cannot help but marvel at this remarkable autumn view. It  is absolutely wondrous to behold,…

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Marvelous Solar-Powered Light Show in Croatia

Greeting to the Sun, a public art installation by Croatian architect Nikola Bašić, comes to life at sunset in the beautiful coastal town of Zadar, Croatia.  This circle of light is consisted of 300…

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Google Maps Goes Underwater

Google has officially taken a plunge into the ocean. Starting September 26th, the mysterious underwater world is just one click away on Google Maps. Using specially designed SVII underwater camera, Google partners with…

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The Peacock Room at Sammezzano Castle in Italy

It's hard to believe that this jaw-dropping room is located in an abandoned castle in Tuscany, Italy.  Built in 1605 and once housed kings, Sammezzano Castle now sits atop a hill in a Tuscan…

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The Amazing Boulder Village in Portugal

Monsanto is a beautiful village built in the Portuguese countryside, Southeast of Serra da Estrela. The mountain rock is granite, so naturally caves and rocks are being converted into construction parts. The narrow streets…

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Floating Boat Bridge in Bangladesh

This is ingenious.  A group of local boatmen in in Dhaka, Bangladesh has come up with an incredibly creative way to move on the Buriganga River while it's temporarily over-grown with water hyacinth. This…

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The White Temple in Chiang Rai

Wat Rong Khun, or the White Temple , is no ordinary Buddhist temple. Whereas most temples have a history dated back many centuries, the construction of this ornate white temple only started  in 1998 and…

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The Swarovski Crystal Head Fountain in Austria

This giant, glass-covered fountain is built into a hillside, guarding the entrance to the crystal-themed indoor theme park, Swarovski Kristallwelten (Crystal Worlds) in Wattens, Austria.  Water spurts forth from the mouth of this bizarre-looking head,…

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Dom Bosco Sanctuary in Brasilia

From the outside, Dom Bosco Sanctuary (Santuario Dom Bosco) is a fairly unremarkable concrete box compared to its impressive interior.  Bathed in heavenly blue light, the walls inside the sanctuary are made of…

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Fascinating Jellyfish Aquarium by Sayuri Sasaki Hemann

Inspired by the ever-changing underwater life, Portland-based multidisciplinary artist Sayuri Sasaki Hemann creates a breathtaking jellyfish aquarium, titled 'Underwater Flight' in a place where you least expect it, the Portland International Airport. Continuing her…

Put On Your Mickey Ears And Glow With the Show

Put On Your Mickey Ears And Glow With the Show

Disney’s ‘Glow with the show’ Mickey Ear Hat has made quite a splash at Disney California Adventure park this summer.  These impressive Ear Hats light up to match the colors and flash to…

eCLOUD Floats in the San Jose International Airport

eCLOUD Floats Inside the San Jose International Airport

NASA visual strategist  Dan Goods teamed up with Nik Hafermaas and Aaron Koblin to create a permanent sculpture for the San Jose International Airport.  Inspired by the volume and behavior of an idealized cloud, the trio…

‘Speed of Light’ Illuminates Edinburgh Hillside

‘Speed of Light’ Illuminates Edinburgh Hillside

Public art charity NVA has gathered hundreds of people from all over the UK to participate in the 'Speed of Light', a series of mass participation performances that takes place at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh’s…

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London Eye Becomes Giant Mood Ring During Olympics

Cinimod Studio has created an interactive installation called 'Mood Conductor', which allows a single user at a time to control the movement, color, and intensity of the London Eye lighting during the Olympics…

Chihuly Garden and Glass at Seattle Center

Chihuly Garden and Glass at Seattle Center

World renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, who's famous for his use of vibrant colors, now has his very own garden of glass at Seattle Center! The garden holds the largest display of Chihuly's…

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Giant Glowing Anglerfish Bikes in Sydney

During VIVID Sydney 2012, Australia-based Group D Creative Collective released a new breed of Anglerfish into the  populous city.  Unlike their elusive deep-sea relatives, these three giant glowing fish were well adapted to life in…

The Never-Ending Grass Pathway in France

The Never Ending Grass Pathway in France

In celebration of the 10th year anniversary of French village Jaujac's art and nature trail programs, visual artist Gaëlle Villedary created a seemingly never-ending green carpet that connects the village to is natural settings….

Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

Inspired by the form of the orchid, landscape architecture firm Grant Associates’ masterplan Gardens by the Bay is a rich fusion of nature, technology and environmental management. It is also one of the largest garden…

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