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Watch this: mechanical ceiling mimics the feeling of being underwater

By Adi Robertson on November 1, 2012 11:59 am + 14 comments

The surface of a lake or river is an iconic part of the natural world, but a mechanical version has Continue reading…
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Reflecting upon a world shaped by architect Lebbeus Woods

By Justin Rubio on October 31, 2012 04:31 pm + 2 comments

Lebbeus Woods spoke to many through his drawings, sculptures, and words, creating a world in Continue reading…
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Korean artist deconstructs ads to create abstract installations

By Justin Rubio on October 31, 2012 01:53 pm + 2 comments

Equipped with the mentality that people have become numb to the overpowering presence of Continue reading…
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Met museum opens up hundreds of art books with online access and print on demand

By Louis Goddard on October 27, 2012 12:49 pm + 4 comments

New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art launched a new portal earlier this month offering free, Continue reading…
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Hidden Picasso revealed by infrared imaging

By Aaron Souppouris on October 25, 2012 04:12 am + 15 comments

For over 100 years, Pablo Picasso's Woman Ironing has concealed another painting beneath its Continue reading…
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'Dyskograf' sound installation replaces vinyl and needles with paper and cameras

By Justin Rubio on October 21, 2012 05:21 am + 19 comments

Drawing inspiration from traditional record players, French new media production company Avoka has Continue reading…
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Timothy Reynolds' polygon art depicts 'little worlds in isometric views'

By Chris Welch on October 20, 2012 03:30 pm + 17 comments

Timothy Reynolds' artwork is something to behold. A 3D illustrator by day, Reynolds has used that Continue reading…
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German bank visualizes its annual report with art installations

By Justin Rubio on October 18, 2012 05:55 pm + 14 comments

In most cases, annual financial results are filled with boring statistics and graphs, but with the Continue reading…
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Cyberpunk meets interactive fiction: the art of 'Cypher'

By Andrew Webster on October 17, 2012 11:21 am + 35 comments

Cypher is the kind of game that invites you into its world with its looks. The dark, gritty world of Continue reading…
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Google documents modern history from Auschwitz to Dolce Vita in new web exhibition

By Aaron Souppouris on October 10, 2012 05:55 am + 5 comments

From today, Google's Cultural Institute will play host to a collection of 42 web exhibitions. The Continue reading…