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Photos: Iggy Pop and the Stooges Playing at a High School in 1970
On December 5, 1970, Iggy (Pop) and the Stooges performed at Farmington High School in Farmington, Michigan. Luckily for us, in 2011, Jim Edwards (past…
Star Wars Chewbacca Messenger Bag
The Star Wars Chewbacca Messenger Bag from ThinkGeek is a re-creation of the actual bag that Chewie carried around with him in the Star Wars…
The Systems Mural Project by Brian Barneclo, The Largest Mural in San Francisco Measures 600 Feet Long
Here are some photos I shot last October of “The Systems Mural Project” a beautiful mural created by Brian Barneclo located at 7th and Townsend…
IKEA Slumber Party, Pajama’d Crowd Hops Into IKEA Beds, Reads Bedtime Stories
In early July 2012, a group of people gathered at IKEA in Emeryville, California for a IKEA Slumber Party event that was announced on Facebook…
Animal Sculptures Made of Salvaged Plastic by Sayaka Ganz
Artist Sayaka Ganz creates beautiful animal sculptures from discarded plastic objects she finds in thrift stores. To fuel her art, Ganz collects plastic objects constantly,…
Rideable iPhone Controlled KURATAS Battle Robot Revealed in Tokyo
At Wonder Festival 2012 in Tokyo the rideable hydraulic 13 foot, 4-ton, iPhone controlled Suidobashi Heavy Industry battle robot KURATAS was revealed for the crowd…
Animated Tribute to Retro Film & TV Graphics by Kadavre Exquis
“What is dead may never die” is a delightful animated tribute to retro film and television graphics, animations, and music. The short film was created…
Garden Station, An Art Park and Community Garden in Downtown Dayton
On a recent trip to Dayton, OH I came across Garden Station, an art park and community garden near the Oregon District that was created…
Duality, An Impressive Nightly Video Projection in Atlantic City
“Duality” is an impressive 8.5 minute video projection mapped on the exterior of Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City (video). The permanent installation is powered by…
Tiny Turtle Shell Capes for Infants
On Yardsellr, Florida photographer and crafter Dena Arapakis Crowder is selling hand-crocheted turtle capes for infants. Each one of these super cute ‘shells’ is made…