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KingCon II, An Independent Comics & Animation Convention In Brooklyn
KingCon II, an independent comics and animation convention in Brooklyn, takes place November 6-7 at the Brooklyn Lyceum, with a Kickoff Party on Friday, November…
The Shadow Machine by Jason Eppink and I Am
Jason Eppink and I Am created the The Shadow Machine as part of the The Underbelly Project in New York City. The Shadow Machine is…
Keep Solving and Carry On
Promo posters for Professor Layton and the Unwound Future as seen on the streets of New York City. photo by Scott Beale
Nuit Blanche by Arev Manoukian
“Nuit Blanche”, a beautiful short film by Arev Manoukian of Spy Films. Nuit Blanche explores a fleeting moment between two strangers, revealing their brief connection…
Nowhere Fast by Nemo Gould
“Nowhere Fast”, a self abusing sculpture by Nemo Gould that is currently on display through February 6th at the “Mad Science” exhibition at the Sonoma…
Lipstick Enigma
Lipstick Enigma, a sculpture by Janet Zweig made using 1200 resin lipsticks, powered by 1200 stepper motors and controlled by 60 circuit boards. This computer-driven…
Dog Born Without Eyes Gets Around Using Echolocation
A German Spitz named Rowan was born without any eyes but has learned how to use echolocation to get around. Meet blind Rowan the wonder…
Bad Things That Could Happen
This Is It Collective made a video using giant cardboard props that shows some of the “Bad Things That Could Happen”.
Bang, A Lamp You Turn Off Using A Gun
Taiwan design company bitplay has created a design concept for Bang!, a lamp that you turn off by using a gun.
Conan O’Brien Presents Show Zero – The Fastest Talk Show Ever
As a warm up to his November 8th premier, Conan O’Brien presents Show Zero – The Fastest Talk Show Ever.