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1972 3D Computer Graphics Film Created by Ed Catmull of Pixar
Nearly forty years ago, computer science graduate students Ed Catmull, Fred Parke, and Robert Ingebretsen created this film demonstrating the cutting edge in 3D computer…
Burroughs 23, A William S. Burroughs Photo Book by Charles Gatewood
Burroughs 23 is a very limited edition (just 23 copies available) handmade artist’s book by photographer Charles Gatewood. It contains photos of American author William…
Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Owners’ Workshop Manual
ThinkGeek is featuring a U.S.S. Enterprise Owners’ Workshop Manual which could really come in handy, especially if you breakdown while boldly going where no man…
Giant Cow Sculptures Created Using Automobile Parts
Finnish sculptor and Marimekko textile company designer, Miina Äkkijyrkkä (aka Liina Lång) created this wonderful series of giant cow sculptures made from recycled automobile parts…
Skull Nickels
Colossal has a great roundup of Skull Nickels, carved coins that are made in the tradition of Hobo Nickels, which are still celebrated and collected…
Steampunk Octopus & Dalek Art Car at Burning Man 2011
Mark Day shot video of some interesting vehicles at this year’s Burning Man including, “El Pulpo Mechanico”, a magnificent Steampunk Octopus by Duane Flatmo as…
The External World, A Surreal Lo-Fi CG Animation by David O’Reilly
At this week’s London International Animation Festival I caught “The External World“, a surreal lo-fi animation by David O’Reilly. The 17 minute short won a…
Google Celebrates 65th Birthday of Freddie Mercury With Google Doodle
Google celebrates what would have been the 65th birthday of Freddie Mercury, lead singer of the rock band Queen, with an animated Google Doodle, the…
Tom Selleck Saved My Baby by Dimitri Drjuchin
Tom Selleck Saved My Baby mural by Dimitri Drjuchin spotted outside of L’Asso in Nolita. Here’s the original version.
Burning of the Man at Burning Man 2011
Michael Holden shot some great photos of last night’s annual burning of the man at Burning Man 2011. Here’s Michael’s full gallery of amazing photos…