Clever Anthropomorphic Book Sculptures Using Metal Wire
Artist Terry Border uses metal wire to transform classic books into whimsical characters inspired by the content of the books in his series “Wiry Limbs,…
Horse Head Squirrel Feeder by Archie McPhee
The handy dandy Horse Head Squirrel Feeder by Archie McPhee forces a squirrel to endure the indignity of wearing a novelty horse mask while they’re…
A Climbing Plant Peeling off a Building Like a Snake Skin
A climbing plant peels off a brick building, in an effect reminiscent of a snake shedding a layer of skin, in this curious photo posted…
The Frequency of Various Happenings by xkcd
“Frequency,” by xkcd is a mesmerizing compilation of flashing GIFs marking the frequency of various happenings, from old faithful’s eruptions to bicycle thefts.
Wonderful Speed Sketches of People in Tokyo by Hama-House
When he’s not doing illustration work for clients, Tokyo-based artist Hama-House creates wonderful speed sketches of people in Tokyo. You can follow along on his…
Hunting Trophies Made Out of Salvaged Bike Parts That Double as Wall-Mounted Hangers
Designer Andreas Scheiger combines salvaged bicycle seats, handlebars, and other bike parts into hunting trophy-like sculptures that double as sturdy wall-mounted hangers. They are available…
The Invisible Peak, A Documentary About the Sad Tale of the West Peak of Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, CA
“The Invisible Peak” is a short documentary about the West Peak of Mount Tamalpais, a pristine mountaintop in Marin County, CA near San Francisco that…
Teenage, A Documentary About the Emergence of the Teenager in the Early 20th Century
Teenage is a fascinating documentary about the emergence, in the first half of the 20th century, of the concept of a “teenager.” The film tells…
The Bristlecone’s Fate, A Short Film About the World’s Oldest Living Trees, The Bristlecone Pine
The documentary short “The Bristlecone’s Fate” looks at the bristlecone pine—the world’s oldest living trees—and the threat posed to them by global warming. The short…
A Staircase and Bed Made out of Two Salvaged Pianos
Back in 2012 UK-based artist Tim Vincent-Smith converted two retired upright pianos into a custom staircase and loft bed. To build the structure, Vincent-Smith had…