Quick Draw Santa

Christmas is over! But these Santas still rock...or jingle.



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Quick Draw Santa

Model Slums

Peter Feigenbaum has lovingly crafted a model slum town in his basement, drawing his inspiration from seedy and rundown scenes in Boston, Philadelphia and NYC. Welcome to ghetto heaven.









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Model Slums

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Vestal Design

Maastricht Bookstore in Church

merkx+girod architects have solved the age old problem of old vs new to design and marry a new usage of space in a former structure. Splendid.



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merkx+girod

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designboom

Curiously Incongruous

Eric Perlberg has taken a poetic journey of thousands of miles through London's London, portraying its reality and the grit and grime that Londoners have come to know and love. The photographs give a sense of isolation which is strangely appropriate to lonely London, yet it's that very loneliness which proves pleasurable.

This will be a 1st for me: That I love his work so much, I felt like a child with a bag of sweets so good I didn't want to share them. However, things as good as these must be shared, that many more can come to their enjoyment.

Therefore, enjoy.









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Curiously Incongruous

Blind Light

Antony Gormley’s hugely acclaimed exhibition at the Hayward Gallery extends beyond to the urban environment with 30 sculptural casts of the artist on rooftops and public areas across London. Simply inspirational!



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Antony Gormley

See also photos of the artist’s work from lunaraph:Antony Gormley's Work by Lunaraph

See the whole picture.

Images that speak for themselves.









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World Press Photo

Spam One-liners

Q: What to do with all that daily spam mail you receive?
A: Turn them into beautiful illustrative typography!







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Spam One-liners

Life Castings

Bringing fiberglass resin to life is artist Ron Mueck’s passion. A splendid form of art & sculpture.


Ron Mueck - The most amazing videos are a click away

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Life Castings

Imagination At Work

A little short animation of a little short samurai. The artwork is also worth a little short look.











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Three Legged Legs

Sony Bravia

A classic ad. Wonderfully whimsical with a poetic touch, from the simplicity of the idea to the soothing soundtrack. Bravo Sony Bravia!



See the making of:
The Making of Sony Bravia Bouncy Balls

See more wonderful Bravia ads:
Bravia Bunnies
Bravia Pyramid
Bravia Paint
Bravia Paint Behind Scenes

Faces In Places

Look around and you will see
A nose! An eye! A picture of me!









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Faces In Places

Halo 3

UK advert for Halo 3 employs Weta to turn your childhood fantasy into reality. Wonderful shots of an actual model set brings the game to life. I Believe! I Believe!



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Toy Story

Speak Pirate

Arrrr! Yo-Ho me Hearties! I be plunderin’. This be me booty ye salty sea dog!



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Yarrrr!

Modern Cats

The latest in attas pets. Need a scratching post to match your Le Cobusier’s reclining chair? Want an ultra chi chi cat lounge?









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Modern Cats

Lace Fence

A wonderful way to transform our urban environment.





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Lace my Fence

First Aid Rings

Remember when you used to think band aids were cool and wrap straw around your finger and pretend it was a ring? They now come in silver & gold.



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First Aid Rings

Stolen Jewels

A gem of an idea!









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Where are My Jewels

Underground Art

A good way to inject a dose of daily inspiration and kill travel time.





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Travel with Art

The World’s Greatest Dice Roll

Gnuf.com + 2 large blue dice = x-treme online gamming. See them roll down a steep snow-packed mountain in Greenland and place your bets!





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Dice Roll