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Undulating Bricks Mimic Rolling Waves in a New Cinema and Coffee Shop by One Plus Partnership

In Haikou, Hanan Island, China, a strikingly contemporary, single-material design for a new cinema and coffee shop by One Plus Partnership Ltd. has risen from humble brick. Swooping overhead and swelling up from the foundation, the monochromatic interior of the Haikou Gaoxingli Insun Cinema & Coffee Bar is animated by light and shadow,...

Wed Oct 30, 2024 23:05
A Star Is Born: A Phenomenal New Image Showcases a Stellar Nursery in Stunning Detail

About 200,000 light-years from Earth is the Small Magellanic Cloud, a relatively tiny galaxy containing several hundred million stars. At its edge is a cluster known as NGC 602, which has an environment similar to that of our universe in its early stages. Thanks to the James Webb Telescope, we’re now able to view this celestial region in stunning...

Wed Oct 30, 2024 21:05
Karlotta Freier’s Illustrations Relate Dreamy and Surreal Narratives

Dreamily jotting down notes from the comfort of a closet or enjoying an afternoon read in a rowboat are some of the ways Karlotta Freier’s characters spend their time. The Brooklyn-based illustrator (previously) taps into human emotions and moods, illuminating atmospheric and sometimes surreal narratives. Freier often plays with the nature...

Wed Oct 30, 2024 17:03
Magic and Whimsy Abound from Shannon Taylor’s Fantastic Watercolor Dioramas

Tucked inside vintage compacts are magical worlds of whimsy and mischief carefully concocted by Shannon Taylor. The Oakland-based artist (previously) transforms antique vessels into lush breeding grounds for fantastic creatures, spirited gatherings, and the occasional vampiric character. Taylor’s solo exhibition Night Market opens at Hashimoto...

Tue Oct 29, 2024 23:12
Whether Underwater or Up a Tree, Close-Up Photographer of the Year Delights in the Details

Showcasing incredible close-up, macro, and micro photography from around the world, Close-up Photographer of the Year (previously) has announced its shortlist for the 2024 competition. From flowing kelp to baby animals to itty bitty arachnids, the images highlight the diversity of life on our planet in fantastic detail. Jurors sifted through...

Tue Oct 29, 2024 18:16
Mingle with Maurice Sendak’s ‘Wild Things’ at the Denver Art Museum

This holiday season, immerse yourself in the dynamic, theatrical world of Maurice Sendak at the Denver Art Museum in Wild Things. Organized in cooperation with the Columbus Art Museum, where a sibling exhibition was presented two years ago, Wild Things celebrates the characters that have accompanied millions during story time since the mid-20th...

Tue Oct 29, 2024 16:18

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