Peru is known across the globe for its Incan ruins, particularly the archaeological site of Macchu Picchu. With the completion of his latest piece, Apukunaq Tianan (literally "abode of the gods"), Cusco-based artist Michael de Titan is continuing the Incan tradition of fusing art and nature. This new tourist attraction, located approximately 40 minutes from Cusco, exhibits a … [Read more...] about Ancient Andean Gods Sculptures Carved Into a Peruvian Mountain
Modern Blackout Curtains Transform Windows into Nighttime Penthouse Views of a City
Our possibilities for genuinely distinctive window blinds sometimes appear restricted when it comes to window blinds. Modern window blinds, as demonstrated by Ukrainian designers HoleRoll, may go beyond their utilitarian function and double as stunning shadow art for your house. They've designed panels that, when closed, give the appearance of glistening cityscapes at … [Read more...] about Modern Blackout Curtains Transform Windows into Nighttime Penthouse Views of a City
Zookeepers refuse to save chimpanzee from drowning – then truck driver does what no one else dares
On August 1, 1990, dozens of visitors at the Detroit Zoo watched an 18-year-old chimpanzee named Jo-Jo struggle to stay above water in the moat surrounding his exhibit. Chimpanzees generally can't swim, and most are afraid of water. As the crowd looked on, a zoo worker tried to reach him with a pole. It wasn't enough. One visitor decided that wasn't enough either. "I Just … [Read more...] about Zookeepers refuse to save chimpanzee from drowning – then truck driver does what no one else dares
Pygmy Hedgehog Packs His Tiny Bags and Goes Camping in Adorable Photo Shoot
You may or may not know Azuki: the Insta-famous, Japanese pygmy hedgehog. If you don’t, allow us to introduce you. Azuki is a happy-go-lucky kind of guy. He likes apples, massages, and hot baths, and up until recently, led a cozy life indoors with his human. All of the naps on soft blankets, the daily photoshoots, or time spent with his sister Uni (@uni_desu) just weren’t … [Read more...] about Pygmy Hedgehog Packs His Tiny Bags and Goes Camping in Adorable Photo Shoot
Real Seashells Are Transformed Into Trinket Dishes That Look Like Sunken Treasure
Many modern artists are abandoning the traditional canvas in favor of smaller, surprising things, from tiny paintings on tea bags to little masterpieces on butterfly wings. Mary Kenyon, a California-based craftsman, utilizes genuine seashells to make gorgeous jewelry plates that resemble ancient riches recovered from a sunken shipwreck. Her father, an accomplished oil … [Read more...] about Real Seashells Are Transformed Into Trinket Dishes That Look Like Sunken Treasure