Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
The Sale of Manhattan, 1962 Cartoon Designed by Saul Bass
“The Sale of Manhattan” is a 1962 cartoon that tells the tale of the notorious transaction between Native Americans and the Dutch that resulted…
Tiny Wearable Kinetic Wing Sculptures
South Korean artist Dukno Yoon creates beautiful wearable kinetic wing sculptures that are operated by the wearer’s hand movements. via Colossal
Beautiful Weaved Wood Starbucks Café in Japan
This incredible Starbucks café in Fukuoka, Japan has a unique weaved wood interior that is intended to complement the surrounding neighborhood and the nearby Dazaifu…
Gag Me With a Toon 4, Saturday Morning Cartoons Art Show
Gag Me With a Toon 4 preview art WWA gallery in Culver City, California is presenting Gag Me With a Toon 4: Fvck Yeah!, the…
Red Moon, Short Film About A Soviet Werewolf Submariner
“Red Moon” is a humorous short film about a Soviet submarine captain who also happens to be a werewolf. The film was directed by Jimmy…
What Goes Up, A Large Scale Mural by Above in South Africa
“What Goes Up” by street artist Above is a large scale mural commissioned by Origin Wine, a South African winery specializing in fair trade practices.…
Propulsion Paintings, Spray Paint-Powered Kinetic Sculptures
“Propulsion Paintings” by Evan Roth are kinetic sculptures that harness the power of spray paint cans. The sculptures will be featured in…
Planet Earth Sculptural Fire Pit
The Third Rock Fire Pit is a three foot wide sculptural fire pit that is shaped like Earth. The fire pit was created by artist…
Final Section Design Plans Revealed for New York City’s High Line Park
The proposed design plans for the High Line park’s third and final section were revealed at a community meeting on March 12, 2012. Some interesting…
Giant Squid vs Pirates Mural by Adam Rex
Illustrator and author Adam Rex painted Giant Squid vs Pirates mural in his backyard. It is based on an illustration he did for the children’s…