Packing for Air Travel: Avoid Looking like a Newbie!
No matter the trip, packing is time-consuming. When you’re flying, additional restrictions can make the process even more stressful. Find out what you need to know while you pack for your next flight! Amidst all the excitement of getting ready…
Fashion Illustrations with Embroidered Accents and Accessories by Izziyana Suhaimi
Singapore-based artist Izziyana Suhaimi introduces embroidered accents to her carefully rendered pencil and watercolor illustrations. Patterns of flowers unfold much like a tapestry across the paper canvas creating pieces she refers to as “evidence of the hand and of time.” For her…
Illustrations Transform Nike Air Maxes Into Concepts That Pay Homage to Their History
London-based creative agency Rosie Lee took the original design inspirations for iconic sneakers and turned them into conceptual sculptures that architects and sneakerheads will especially appreciate. Paying homage to the Centre Pompidou, the museum in Paris that inspired legendary Nike designer Tinker Hatfield to…
Packing List for a Weekend Trip in Winter
Winter wear can be challenging to pack, considering they take up more luggage room. But don’t worry. I’ve included the least amount of stuff you could need for the weekend. With these winter essentials, you’ll be prepared for whatever the…
Anatomy and History Collide in Borosilicate Glass Sculptures by Kit Paulson
In a lovely clash of anatomy and antiquity, artist Kit Paulson (previously) forms impossibly fragile objects entirely from glass. By referencing historical artworks through lace patterns, or traversing the structures of blood veins and bones found in the human body, she externalizes…
Travel Checklist for a Weekend Trip in Summer
Summer makes for the perfect weather to be on the go. It also means lighter clothes like tank tops and camis, which are much easier to pack than bulky winter wear. So, if you’re packing for a summer weekend trip,…
Packing for a Weekend Trip: Fundamentals to Keep It Simple
A weekend getaway is a perfect way to relax and unwind after a long week. Don’t worry about packing because this list has got you covered. All you have to do is focus your attention on planning your dream weekend…
A VW Beetle Spotted in the Insect Collection at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
While walking through the Cleveland Museum of Natural History earlier this week, Redditor muppaphone spotted a toy VW Bug hidden amongst a collection of taxidermied beetles. Most likely the joke of a good-humored curator, commenters suggest museums frequently hide objects like this for observant patrons to…
Festival Accessories: Tips and Tricks
Now that you have the absolute necessities that you should pack, I have got a few more tricks of the trade to share with you. While these items are not required per se, they will make your life a whole…
A New Book Flies Through the Vast World of Birds from Art and Design to History and Ornithology
Bird: Exploring the Winged World is an extensive celebration of feathered creatures across thousands of years of art, science, and popular culture. Published by Phaidon, the stunning, 352-page volume compiles works from hundreds of artists, illustrators, photographers, and designers—including Lorna Simpson (previously), Nick Cave (previously), Ernst Haeckel (previously),…