Estelle Chrétien, a French artist, draws attention to the natural world with her quirky interventions. Whether "sewing" a rift in a grass or placing a property tag on a rolling hill, Chrétien's land art makes viewers consider how we use nature and what role it plays in our lives. Les pieds au sec, Chrétien's partnership with artist Miguel Costa, examines the vital function … [Read more...] about Ingenious Land Art Installations For Larger-Than-Life Inspiration, Look to Nature
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A Japanese Man Spends $15,791 to Look Like a Dog
A Japanese man spent over 2 million yen ($15,791) creating a realistic border collie costume to appear like his favorite breed of dog. The man, named only as Toko, commissioned the costume from Zeppet, a Japanese business known for making sculptures and models for movies and commercials. Toko went through numerous rounds of experiments and adjustments to get the costume … [Read more...] about A Japanese Man Spends $15,791 to Look Like a Dog
Macrofying the Beach: An Up-Close Look at Sand Under a Microscope
Sand is a common and seemingly ordinary material found all around us, especially at the beach. But have you ever wondered what sand looks like up close? When viewed under a microscope, sand can reveal intricate and mesmerizing patterns, colors, and textures that are invisible to the naked eye. To explore the hidden beauty of sand, researchers and photographers have been … [Read more...] about Macrofying the Beach: An Up-Close Look at Sand Under a Microscope