Incredible Kinetic Moving Sculptures of Theo Jensen (13)
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Part Three in an Eight-Part Series on Amazing Artists of the World In 1990, a new species was born. It was not formed from the cross-breeding of existing creatures. It didn’t evolve from a simple to a complex organism. It sprung from the hands of a Dutch artist whose imagination and technical knowledge somehow turned plastic yellow tubes into graceful beach faring creatures. (image via: Strandbeest) Theo Jansen calls his kinetic sculptures “Animari.” The creatures ...
7 Spectacularly Skilled High-Speed Photographers [30 PICS] (29)
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High-speed photography is a fascinating way to capture the images that we don’t often get to see. So many amazing things happen in the blink of an eye - moving too quickly for us to see more than a blur and the aftermath. Using clever equipment and quick shutters, these talented photographers freeze time and illuminate one single critical moment. If they time it just right, high-speed photographers can catch a moment of impact, explosion, ...
15 Innovative Green Vehicles and Vehicle Designs (pics) (12)
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With gas prices are spiraling out of control, Americans are going wild over green cars like never before, but there are far more to the eco- (and wallet) friendly world of alternative fuels than just the Prius. From strange conversions by bold individuals (a truck that runs on used coffee grounds) to hundred-year old toys for the rich (sail bikes in Cape Cod) to the fastest diesel car in the world (JCB’s Dieselmax), the desire ...
Historic Abandoned Boats, Ships and Docks | WebUrbanist (10)
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(images via: divenorway, hyperfish, vigidal and sanjuan) Like trains, ships once played a much larger part in the worldwide economy than they do now. Their reach has been significantly reduced with the advent of quicker and more efficient modes of transport. As a result, there are amazing shipwrecks and abandoned ships, boats and docks and other vehicles around the world, along with the shipyards where they were stored and the boat docks where they once ...
Plastic Fantastic: 20 Essential Works of Lego Art | WebUrbanist (12)
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LEGO … it’s the best thing to come out of Denmark since, er, danishes. Much more than just a children’s toy, LEGO pieces make ideal artist material due to their exceptionally versatile design. These 20 essential works of LEGO art illustrate just what can be accomplished with a little inspiration and a LOT of LEGO bricks. (image via: Andrew Lipson’s LEGO Page) When does art begin and LEGO end? The line is especially vague when ...
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Whimsical Balloon Sculptures of Jason Hackenwerth (5)
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(Part Two in an Eight-Part Series on Brilliant and Unusual Artists of the World) Being an artist, of course, necessitates a certain amount of creativity. There are some artists who are able to constantly surprise with their level of creativity, turning out art that is completely original. New York artist Jason Hackenwerth’s art is so distinctive and unusual that it’s safe to say the world has never seen anything like it. Jason Hackenwerth creates massive ...
5 Epic Panoramic and 360 Degree Photographers [25 PICS] (38)
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One of the limitations of photography has always been the camera’s limited field of view. Even the fanciest and most technologically advanced camera can’t match the ability of the human viewer to see the entire landscape around them. Since the birth of photography, photographers have been looking for a way to make the photo viewing experience more dynamic and inclusive. Panoramic photography is the usual choice of photogs who want to give their pictures a ...
20 Abandoned Cities and Towns from Around the World | WebUrbanist (4)
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There are many reasons why cities are abandoned; some, like the ghost towns of the American West, have become tourist destinations while others have been condemned or simply forgotten. These 20 abandoned cities of the world share an eerie, haunted quality that is part of what makes them so fascinating. For more amazing abandoned places by region visit the WebUrbanist abandonments archive. 1. The Kowloon Walled City was located just outside Hong Kong, China during ...
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16 Abandoned Cars, Trucks, Buses, Tanks and Roads (1)
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tank in lake (Part One in an Eight-Part Series on Abandoned Vehicles and Buildings) Like abandoned buildings, abandoned vehicles can have a profound effect on those who see them. They represent the sadness of losing those comforts that we’ve come to rely on, and the end of someone’s dream. Every abandoned car was once a brand-new machine, a source of pride for its owner. Every abandoned bus once carried schoolchildren or city shoppers to their ...
15 Artistic Faces and Interpretations of Lady Liberty (25)
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“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free!” These words, bronzed into the foundation of the Statue of Liberty have been a symbol of hope and freedom for nearly two centuries. And while this sentiment may or may not be widely held in contemporary America, there is no denying the liberal spirit in which the Statue was originally built. One of the most recognized landmarks in the world, the Statue ...
6 Abandoned Railroads, Subways, and Trains | WebUrbanist (17)
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Across most of the developed world, railroad was once king. The installation of train tracks across America was a momentous occasion that made wide commercial trade possible from one coast to the other. Today, railroads have fallen from their previous glory days. They’re still used, but not anywhere near as much as they were once. As a result, it’s not difficult to find the ruins of our former railroad culture scattered all across the country, ...
3D Graffiti Art from the Best Street Artists | WebUrbanist (3)
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Shared 35 times Tagged bizarre (154) Graffiti (65) Light Graffiti (14) street art (48) Urban (89) Urban Art (19) Urban Images (21) Various (80) 3D graffiti, whether it’s in chalk or paint, on walls or the street, represents a new way of combining the mastery of Renaissance art techniques with the gritty, ephemeral qualities of street art. These 3D street artists gives graffiti a whole new meaning – one that departs from the conventional interpretation ...
7 Abandoned Cities and Towns of Europe | WebUrbanist (3)
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The European Union may appear on the surface to be a unified body but underneath each member country retains a unique and complex history. The rich stories of individual European nations can be read in part through the amazing abandoned buildings found across the continent. It is truly remarkable how intact some of these structures are even after centuries. From Finland to France, Belgium to Denmark and Poland to England here are seven amazing abandonments ...
7 Abandoned Cities and Places in Asia | WebUrbanist (29)
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(Thanks in part to contributions by urban explorer and photographer Jon Dubar) Abandoned buildings, properties and places take on remarkably different aesthetic character and are treated differently from one culture to the next - particularly in Asian nations where beliefs about the cultural role of architecture or the whims of a dictator can vary greatly. From South Korea to North Korea, Cambodia to Thailand and Azerbaijan to Hong Kong here are seven amazing oriental and ...
The Amazing Driftwood Sculptures of Heather Jansch (+PICS) (11)
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(Part One in an Eight-Part Series on Brilliant and Unusual Artists of the World) The relationship between an artist and the material they create with is a complicated and intimate one. At times, the artist chooses the material. But often, the material speaks to the artist and begs to be made into something wonderful. UK artist Heather Jansch has worked in several media, including paints, bronze, and wire sculpture. Almost by accident, she began creating ...
7 Creative, Unique and Twisted Art Photographers (1)
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artistic photographers montage (Part One in an Eight-Part Series on Amazingly Creative Photography and Photographers) Photography is one of the most accessible forms of art. Even without special training or a vast knowledge of the technical details involved, one can pick up a camera and make a photograph. And like all other forms of art, photography allows for a great deal of variance in method and subject matter. These artists use unique tools and subjects ...
20 Creative, Artistic and Geeky Cake Designs | WebUrbanist (20)
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Even geeks, believe it or not, like to party, and this sweet selection of artistic confection showcases the many ways geeks can have their cake and eat it too - with or without an .exe file baked inside. No, these cakes are not a lie (if you don’t get the reference, you may still be a geek.) CLICK HERE to see 10 MORE hilariously creative geek cakes. (image via: Pimp That Snack) Before there were ...
20 (More!) Creative Recycled Furniture Designs (4)
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Recycling doesn’t have to be limited to sorting cans and bottles into bins to be sent to a recycling plant to be turned into new cans and bottles. Recycling can be about using existing materials to make something completely new and original, often with a function completely different from the good’s original purpose. Furniture designers have capitalized on this notion to dream up some incredibly creative and unpredictable results for use around the home. Barrel ...
24 Stunning HDR Photographs of Abandoned Places (20)
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Something about the vibrant colors, stark contrasts and vivid depths of an HDR approach lends abandonments to HDR photography like few other subjects. Beautiful HDR pictures bring dead spaces powerfully to life, creating curiosity about what used to be in these long disused places. Photographers like Julie Berlin (whose work is shown above) and many others (shown below) have opened the door on a new art form: that of HDR photographing dead spaces and deserted ...
Rotating Architecture: 16 Sweet Spinning Structures [w/PICS] (6)
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Architects have always aimed towards building bigger, wider and higher (and, recently, more sustainable as well). Now technology has made a fourth design dimension possible: movement. These 15 amazing structures shift their shapes, put a new spin on style! (image via: Everingham Rotating House) Don’t like the view out the window? Change it! That’s what the designers of the Everingham Rotating House had in mind when designing this quaintly styled spinning cottage. Thanks to perfect ...
