Pisces, Giant Double Helix Sculpture Made of 10,000 Balloons
photo via Edinburgh International Science Festival “Pisces” by artist Jason Hackenwerth is a 40-foot-tall double helix made of 10,000 balloons. Commissioned by the Edinburgh International…
Is Photoshop Remixing the World? by PBS Arts: Off Book
“Is Photoshop Remixing the World?” by PBS Arts: Off Book takes a look at the many ways Photoshop has changed visual culture, from fashion photography…
NPR Shares ‘Secrets From the Potato Chip Factory’
In this fascinating short video titled “Secrets From the Potato Chip Factory,” NPR’s Planet Money looks at how technological innovations have transformed the production of…
Balance, Beautiful Short Film of Mädir Eugster’s Palm Branch Balancing Act
"Balance" is a beautiful film that documents the palm branch balancing act of Mädir Eugster of Rigolo Swiss Nouveau Cirque..
What Would Happen If The World Lost Oxygen For 5 Seconds?
This video by BuzzFeed looks at what might happen if the world lost oxygen for five seconds. Among the possible consequences: the daytime sky would…
Room-Sized Anamorphic Portrait of Malian Actor Sotigui Kouyaté
This room-sized portrait of Malian actor Sotigui Kouyaté was made out of found objects by French artist Bernard Pras. The portrait is an example of…
Crocheted Food Art
Artist Kate Jenkins (previously) makes elaborate crocheted food art in her studio in Brighton, England. Much of her art depicts the local fare—fish and chips,…
Ento, A British Company That Wants You To Eat Insects
Ento is a London-based company with a rather unusual mission: to convince people to eat insects. Insects are a much more sustainable source of protein…
Mapping Manhattan, Book of Hand Drawn Maps of Manhattan by Ordinary & Extraordinary New Yorkers
Mapping Manhattan: A Love (And Sometimes Hate) Story in Maps by 75 New Yorkers is a new book of hand drawn maps of Manhattan by…
My Dubstep Kitchen, Music Video Featuring Everyday Kitchen Items as Musical Instruments
Everyday kitchen items are transformed into musical instruments in the musical short, “My Dubstep Kitchen.” The film was shot & edited by Sawyer Hartman and…