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Colorful Plastic Bottle Canopy
(3 days ago)
The word "recycle" can be interpreted in many different ways. For designer Garth Britzman, recycling means creatively repurposing a used material. The resourceful Nebraskan makes great use of plastic bottles by stringing them up together to serve as a canopy. Adding his decorative touch, Britzman's eco-friendly architectural project labeled as (POP)culture incorporates an…
Top 10 Most Influential People to Follow on Twitter
(3 days ago)
Information travels quicker today than ever and that is due, in part, to the growing popularity of Twitter. The social networking platform connects people across the world and allows everyone to share their thoughts, 140 characters at a time, with a wide audience. With hundreds of millions of Twitter accounts out there, it can be hard to have one voice heard…
Dreamy Double Exposure Made with Shiny Stickers
(3 days ago)
While we've seen our share of cherry blossom tree photos, we've never seen one quite like this. Japanese photographer Takeshi Suga created this gorgeous double exposure, called Cherry Blossom Slide, using his Contax Aria camera. Interested in learning how he created the rainbow of colors?"I went to the same place two years ago and was really intrigued with the view from the top of…
Misty and Serene Black and White Photographs
(3 days ago)
These photographs don’t have any signs of Clint Eastwood, but they are still incredibly breathtaking. In this series entitled Play Misty for Me, Indonesian photographer Hengki Koentjoro has really figured out how to visually represent emotion and mood through classic black and white images.Koentjoro’s bio says, “Photography is not just a way of expressing…
Beautiful Elephants Made With Kenyan Earth
(3 days ago)
I came across this beautiful drawing of elephants by artist Dominique Salm and was intrigued by the materials she used. The large 140 x 87 cm work is drawn in pencil with Kenyan red earth used as a pigment. It shows a family of elephants drinking at a river in Kenya.As she told Londonist, "With my elephant paintings, I felt I couldn’t capture the red pigmentation of the dust…
Dramatic Black and White Photography by Benoit Courti
(3 days ago)
Perhaps it's because Benoit Courti was a music composer in his past life that his photos have a lyrical feel. A professional portrait and art photographer since 2010, the Paris-based creative has made a beautiful set called Deep Black where he's staged a series of symbols against black backdrops. While some of these photos appear light and playful, still others have an emotional…
Perspectives of a Crowded City Life from the Subway
(3 days ago)
Traveling on an extremely crowded subway is one of my least favorite things ever. So when I saw this photo series by German-born artist Michael Wolf, I was both intrigued and horrified. In the series, entitled Tokyo Compression, the Hong Kong-based photographer spent time studying the culture of Tokyo, focusing specifically on the individuals who spend their daily commute packed…
World’s Tallest Lego Tower
(4 days ago)
It took 4,000 children 5 days and more than 50,000 bricks to build a record-breaking 105 ft Lego tower in Seoul, Korea. Insert child-labour joke here. Watch the video below!
[Really] Hot Fashion Photography
(4 days ago)
Well, what can say … today’s photography collection is dedicated to anyone who loves fashion, photography and beautiful women. Not sure if it’s because I am a guy, but today’s collection belongs to my favorite ones published here on Cruzine. My colleagues did a good job gathering these 30 amazing fashion related photos. Seriously, highlighting [...]
What The iPad Would Look Like If It Was Invented In 1935
(4 days ago)
If the iPad was invented back in 1935, it would look something like this. Appearing in the issue of Everyday Science and Mechanics, this machine is a microfilm reader. I doubt anyone is that old to remember what it really is.Its attached to a large pole and photographed pages would be enlarged on a glass screen and buttons would navigate the machine allowing for focusing and flipping the pages. In 1935, this was the "it" thing to have.
Ghostpatrol
(4 days ago)
“Cosmic Scale and the Super Future”, new works by Ghostpatrol debut at Backwoods Gallery on Friday.
Daily Inspirations no. 425
(4 days ago)
You may look forward another cool set full of creative inspirations. Let’s start right away … we do not want to loose our precious time, right?! If you’re currious what’s hot in the photography section my answer is … make sure to check the very first and the very last photo. To be concrete I [...]
Marc Jacobs owns Kidult
(4 days ago)
Best comeback award goes to Marc Jacobs. Immediately after graf artist Kidult painted on Marc Jacob’s SOHO boutique, Jacobs had the building photographed and turned the image into a shirt. He tweeted: “Available now for $689. Signed by the artist, $680″. The New York Observer confirmed that the t-shirt is in the front window and is for sale!
More Awe-Inspiring GIFs from Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg
(4 days ago)
There was a time, not too long ago, when the term "cinemagraph" was being thrown around and internet culture gravitated toward this amalgamation of still shots and modest yet aesthetically effective movement. New York-based photographer Jamie Beck and her counterpart Kevin Burg first coined the term last year, gaining a lot of recognition for their cinematic images with…
A Brief History of John Baldessari narrated by Tom Waits
(4 days ago)
This is awesome. John Baldessari’s life condensed into 6 minutes. I want my life narrated by Tom Waits, please. Watch the video below!
360-Degree Aerial Shots of a Soaring Metropolis
(4 days ago)
New York--based Japanese artist Sachigusa Yasuda reworks photos of cityscapes to produce incredibly busy 360° views of a city from above. The panoramic series aptly titled Aerial features a number of digital renditions utilizing up to 300 photographs each. The result is a dizzying look down at a long drop past skyscrapers mingled with the sense of freedom felt from soaring…
Albee Layer – $100,000 Innersection Winning Surf Edit
(4 days ago)
Albee Layer rips. Watch the video below!
Disney Star Wars Mash-Up Ads are Back!
(4 days ago)
They're back! To celebrate the start of Star Wars Weekend at Disneyland, a new set of Star Wars/Disney mash-up images have just been released. These print ads, by Disney's Yellow Shoes Creative Group, brings the magic of Disney together with the excitement of Star Wars. Make sure to watch the hilarious video, below, that features Darth Vader in a brainstorming session. Also,…
Setting Shutter Speed to Capture the Essence of Motion with Long Exposures
(4 days ago)
This post is sponsored by Canon. What will you imagine with…
Beautiful Views Inside Hot Air Balloons
(4 days ago)
Lately, I've come across a lot of photos of hot air balloons shot from a magical perspective. Taken inside these behemoth, flying structures, these photos show us what it's like to be completely enveloped by bright and beautiful colors. Today, we've put together a compilation of some of the best shots, giving you a chance to experience what it's like inside these balloons as they…
Bringing Memories to Life with Nostalgic Toys
(4 days ago)
These photographs by Paris-based photographer Julien Mauve combine nostalgia with everyday adult living. After discovering an old box of toys in his grandparents’ attic, Mauve was inspired to bring his old memories to life through modern day, adult interactions with the items. He says, “Going further than their power to generate nostalgia, toys offer those who animate them a marvelous power…
Intricate Portrait Stencils Form Lettered Messages
(4 days ago)
I absolutely love these stenciled artworks by Orticanoodles, the pieces are fantastic! Orticanoodles is a pseudonym for two Italian artists, Wally and Alita. The very active and close artist pair started with handmade posters, moved into street art, and quickly became part of major urban guerrilla campaigns.The team’s most recent work, these Stencil on Stencil pieces, are…
Seoul, South Korea Builds World's Tallest LEGO Tower
(4 days ago)
Visit South Korea right now and you'll be able to see the tallest LEGO structure in the world! The 105-foot tower was constructed at Seoul's Olympic Stadium, to mark the 80th birthday of the Danish company. It took 4,000 children 5 days to build the tower with the help of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark who had the honor of placing the final brick. If you can believe it, half a million bricks were used. (Just looking at it makes me feel…
Incredible Ink Portraits on Phone Book Pages
(4 days ago)
A friend recently posed the question: “Why on earth do we still receive free phone books anymore? Have the phone book people not heard of the Internet!” Though I agree with her statement, artist Carlos Zuniga certainly does not! The artist relies on these trusty printed books to produce his work, a creative interpretation of written text transformed into visual…