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PressPausePlay, A Documentary About Art in the Digital Age
PressPausePlay is a fascinating documentary about the digital revolution and how it has affected creative expression (trailer & full film). The film is by Swedish…
The Oh Shit! Illustration Series by Safwat Saleem
Graphic designer Safwat Saleem created a series of illustrations designed to inspire the viewer to say “Oh Shit!” (video). Themes include: unicorns, zombies, and flamethrowers.…
The Planetary Chocolates of the Solar System
For 2011, Japan’s high-end Rihga Royal Hotels updated their box of gourmet chocolates from chocolatier L’éclat. The solar system of 8 delicious planets now includes…
Astonishingly Detailed Diagram Self-Portraits by Minjeong An
South Korean artist Minjeong An created these astonishingly detailed diagram self-portraits. To see more, take a look at this gallery of Minjeong’s self-portraits at 50…
Breaking Bad POV Compilation, A Stunning Montage of Every Point-Of-View Sequence in Breaking Bad
Kogonada on YouTube has created Breaking Bad POV Compiliation, a stunning montage of every point-of-view sequence from the hit television show, Breaking Bad, Montage…
I Love The Smell of Napalm in the Morning, The Supercut
This supercut by dondrapersayswhat showcases the many film and TV references to (and variations of) the famous line from Apocalypse Now, “I love the smell…
Sparkly Rainbow Unicorn Poop Cookies
Instructables user Kristylynn84 has baked up some steamy sparkly rainbow Unicorn Poop cookies. She has kindly provided detailed the recipe with lots of photographs and…
Growth, Destruction, Rebirth I, Nature Themed Anatomical Illustrations
In the illustration series “Growth, Destruction, Rebirth I” by artist Caitlin Bates, body parts are cut away to reveal leaves, twigs, and other natural materials.…
Monotunes, Mono Ad Agency’s Employees as Playable Music Avatars
To wish their clients a happy new year, branding agency mono created a site featuring all of their employees as 8 bit musical avatars. The…
IBM Ad for SAGE, A Massive Cold War Air Defense System (1960)
This 1960 IBM ad touts the capabilities of SAGE, a massive Cold War-era automated system for tracking and destroying incoming enemy bombers. The heart of…