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A Detailed Documentary Traces the Process of Making Artistic Manhole Covers in Japan

January 19, 2023A Detailed Documentary Traces the Process of Making Artistic Manhole Covers in Japan
A Wooden Artwork Miraculously Unfurls into a Functional Desk Designed by Robert van Embricqs

January 9, 2023A Wooden Artwork Miraculously Unfurls into a Functional Desk Designed by Robert van Embricqs
In a Remote Swedish Forest, A Nest of Branches and Hay Encircles a Tree with a Cozy Hideout

November 15, 2022In a Remote Swedish Forest, A Nest of Branches and Hay Encircles a Tree with a Cozy Hideout
In the World of WearableArt, 88 Dramatic Garments Grace the Stage in a Spectacular Performance

November 8, 2022In the World of WearableArt, 88 Dramatic Garments Grace the Stage in a Spectacular Performance
Designed for Leisure, Sarah Ross’ ‘Archisuits’ Question the Inhospitable Environments of American Cities

November 2, 2022Designed for Leisure, Sarah Ross’ ‘Archisuits’ Question the Inhospitable Environments of American Cities
The Open Press Project is Making the World’s Smallest 3D-Printed Press Even Tinier

October 18, 2022The Open Press Project is Making the World’s Smallest 3D-Printed Press Even Tinier
One of the Largest Louisiana Glass Recyclers Was Founded by College Students Who Are Rebuilding a Vanishing Coastline

October 11, 2022One of the Largest Louisiana Glass Recyclers Was Founded by College Students Who Are Rebuilding a Vanishing Coastline
Carved Gemstones Embed Intricate Patterns from Ancient Symbols, Architecture, and Nature

September 28, 2022Carved Gemstones Embed Intricate Patterns from Ancient Symbols, Architecture, and Nature
Seeds Embedded into 3D-Printed Earthen Architecture Produce Living Green Walls

September 7, 2022Seeds Embedded into 3D-Printed Earthen Architecture Produce Living Green Walls
Studio Other Spaces Designs a Conical Structure with 832 Vibrant Glass Panels That Reflect Sonoma’s Weather

August 2, 2022Studio Other Spaces Designs a Conical Structure with 832 Vibrant Glass Panels That Reflect Sonoma’s Weather
An Elaborately Designed Book on Weaving Opens to Reveal a Fully Functional Loom

July 20, 2022An Elaborately Designed Book on Weaving Opens to Reveal a Fully Functional Loom
A Temporary Sanctuary at Hitokotonushi Shrine Provides Fresh Water for Japan’s Honeybees

July 11, 2022A Temporary Sanctuary at Hitokotonushi Shrine Provides Fresh Water for Japan’s Honeybees
Ceramic Tiles Overlay an Infinity-Shaped Roof at a Bamboo Pavilion in Sichuan Province

June 13, 2022Ceramic Tiles Overlay an Infinity-Shaped Roof at a Bamboo Pavilion in Sichuan Province
Nature and Geometry Blend in Beguiling Symmetry in Oliver Chalk’s Voluminous Timber Vessels

May 31, 2022Nature and Geometry Blend in Beguiling Symmetry in Oliver Chalk’s Voluminous Timber Vessels
Influential Artworks Find Wearable Interpretations in Handmade Garments by Ariel Adkins

May 25, 2022Influential Artworks Find Wearable Interpretations in Handmade Garments by Ariel Adkins
A House of Crimson Steel Vines Harbors Memory and Mourning in Wuhan Shimenfeng Memorial Park

May 12, 2022A House of Crimson Steel Vines Harbors Memory and Mourning in Wuhan Shimenfeng Memorial Park
1,400 Pages of Rembrandt’s Hand Drawings Fill a Wearable Book Bracelet

April 5, 20221,400 Pages of Rembrandt’s Hand Drawings Fill a Wearable Book Bracelet
42,000 Bamboo Shoots Construct an Illuminated, Latticed Welcome Center in Vietnam

March 29, 202242,000 Bamboo Shoots Construct an Illuminated, Latticed Welcome Center in Vietnam
A Massive Chainmail Shelter Prevents a Renowned Scottish Mansion from Dissolving in the Rain

February 7, 2022A Massive Chainmail Shelter Prevents a Renowned Scottish Mansion from Dissolving in the Rain
Tiny Holes Drilled into Bricks Provide Miniature Homes for Solitary Bees

January 24, 2022Tiny Holes Drilled into Bricks Provide Miniature Homes for Solitary Bees
Have Your Bread and Read By It Too: PAMPSHADE Turns Leftover Loaves into Offbeat Lamps

January 19, 2022Have Your Bread and Read By It Too: PAMPSHADE Turns Leftover Loaves into Offbeat Lamps
These Wiggly ‘Nervous Chairs’ by Wilkinson & Rivera Channel Our Collective Anxiety

January 12, 2022These Wiggly ‘Nervous Chairs’ by Wilkinson & Rivera Channel Our Collective Anxiety
Elaborate Designs by Mitsuru Nikaido Transform Animals and Insects into Complex LEGO Robots

December 28, 2021Elaborate Designs by Mitsuru Nikaido Transform Animals and Insects into Complex LEGO Robots
A Chunky Bronze Logo Wraps Around the Corner of a Prague Art Museum

December 1, 2021A Chunky Bronze Logo Wraps Around the Corner of a Prague Art Museum
Recycled Building Materials Construct a Multi-Purpose Zero Waste Center in Japan

November 9, 2021Recycled Building Materials Construct a Multi-Purpose Zero Waste Center in Japan
A Photographer Captures a Dwindling Herd of Elephant Slides Across Taiwan

September 23, 2021A Photographer Captures a Dwindling Herd of Elephant Slides Across Taiwan
Sinuous Branches Envelop Human-Sized Nests and Large Geometric Sculptures by Charlie Baker

September 17, 2021Sinuous Branches Envelop Human-Sized Nests and Large Geometric Sculptures by Charlie Baker
A Whimsical Ad Uses Conductive Thread to Light Up Miniature Scenes Made of Yarn and Fabric

September 8, 2021A Whimsical Ad Uses Conductive Thread to Light Up Miniature Scenes Made of Yarn and Fabric
Architectural Shots Frame the Stately Modern Designs of Churches Across Europe

August 25, 2021Architectural Shots Frame the Stately Modern Designs of Churches Across Europe
A Massive Crocheted Canopy Provides Shade for a Shopping District in Malaga

August 17, 2021A Massive Crocheted Canopy Provides Shade for a Shopping District in Malaga
Upcycled Railbikes Travel through California’s Ancient Redwood Groves as Pedal-Powered Designs

August 9, 2021Upcycled Railbikes Travel through California’s Ancient Redwood Groves as Pedal-Powered Designs
A Compostable Lamp Made from 3D-Printed Orange Peels Proposes a Sustainable Use for Food Waste

July 21, 2021A Compostable Lamp Made from 3D-Printed Orange Peels Proposes a Sustainable Use for Food Waste
Spectacular Drone Views Of Giza Present the Pyramid in an Unusual Perspective

July 13, 2021Spectacular Drone Views Of Giza Present the Pyramid in an Unusual Perspective
An Enormous 3D Calico Cat Greets Passersby at Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station

July 9, 2021An Enormous 3D Calico Cat Greets Passersby at Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station
Metallic Specimens by Dr. Allan Drummond Perfectly Replicate Prehistoric and Modern Insects in Bronze and Silver

June 15, 2021Metallic Specimens by Dr. Allan Drummond Perfectly Replicate Prehistoric and Modern Insects in Bronze and Silver
Sci-Fi-Esque ‘Portals’ on the Streets of Vilnius and Lublin Connect Passersby in Real-Time

June 3, 2021Sci-Fi-Esque ‘Portals’ on the Streets of Vilnius and Lublin Connect Passersby in Real-Time
A Rare Toshiba Typewriter from the 1950s Operates with a Trilingual Index of Thousands of Characters

April 29, 2021A Rare Toshiba Typewriter from the 1950s Operates with a Trilingual Index of Thousands of Characters
350 Layers of Coiled Clay Form an Organic Low-Carbon Home Made Through 3D-Printing

April 23, 2021350 Layers of Coiled Clay Form an Organic Low-Carbon Home Made Through 3D-Printing
Nature’s Palette: A New Book Expands the Landmark Guide to Color for Artists and Naturalists with 800 Rich Illustrations

April 8, 2021Nature’s Palette: A New Book Expands the Landmark Guide to Color for Artists and Naturalists with 800 Rich Illustrations
A Chart Chronicles the Colors of Mister Rogers’ Cardigans from 1969 to 2001

April 6, 2021A Chart Chronicles the Colors of Mister Rogers’ Cardigans from 1969 to 2001
A Massive Catalogue of Stitched CMYK Studies by Evelin Kasikov Merges Printing and Embroidery

March 25, 2021A Massive Catalogue of Stitched CMYK Studies by Evelin Kasikov Merges Printing and Embroidery
Floral Motifs Are Digitally Printed onto Blonde Hair in a New Baroque-Inspired Collection

March 8, 2021Floral Motifs Are Digitally Printed onto Blonde Hair in a New Baroque-Inspired Collection
The First USPS Stamp Designed by an Alaska Native Artist Features a Trickster Raven as It Steals the Sun

February 19, 2021The First USPS Stamp Designed by an Alaska Native Artist Features a Trickster Raven as It Steals the Sun
A Nairobi Entrepreneur Is Recycling Plastic Waste into Bricks That Are More Durable Than Concrete

February 9, 2021A Nairobi Entrepreneur Is Recycling Plastic Waste into Bricks That Are More Durable Than Concrete
Demented Toys by Obvious Plant Confront Harsh Realities and the Mundanity of Life

February 2, 2021Demented Toys by Obvious Plant Confront Harsh Realities and the Mundanity of Life
Play a Game of UNO with Nina Chanel Abney’s New Deck Featuring Her Bold, Energetic Style

December 16, 2020Play a Game of UNO with Nina Chanel Abney’s New Deck Featuring Her Bold, Energetic Style
Dive Into the Incredibly Satisfying Art of Japanese Wood Joinery

December 14, 2020Dive Into the Incredibly Satisfying Art of Japanese Wood Joinery
Wooden Benches Unfurl into Pasta-Esque Strands in Pablo Reinoso’s Works

December 10, 2020Wooden Benches Unfurl into Pasta-Esque Strands in Pablo Reinoso’s Works
Clusters of Candy-Colored Domes Designed for Communal Living Populate Iran’s Hormuz Island

December 8, 2020Clusters of Candy-Colored Domes Designed for Communal Living Populate Iran’s Hormuz Island
Contemporary Elevation Data and Historical Maps Merge in Scott Reinhard’s Digital Works

November 19, 2020Contemporary Elevation Data and Historical Maps Merge in Scott Reinhard’s Digital Works