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Thumbs In Place of Guns

Ryan Nance March 15, 2013

Thumbs and Ammo posits the idea: would it be funny to replace guns with thumbs up in stills from movies?  

YES! 

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In 5tilt Tags movies, humor, blogs
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50 Photos of Mars on Exhibit at the Smithsonian

Ryan Nance January 28, 2014

Fifty carefully chosen images of the exploration of Mars make up the exhibit, Spirit & Opportunity: 10 Years Roving Across Mars at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

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In 5tilt Tags mars, mars rover, nasa

Brief History of Sampling - From James Brown Onward

Ryan Nance January 28, 2014

Eclectic Method schools us in this video on the history of sampling in hip-hop and dance music, including classics like “Funky Drummer,” “Amen, Brother,” “UFO."

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In 5tilt Tags music, musicians, hip hop
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Keith Williams

Beautiful Photos of Animals in Winter

Ryan Nance January 27, 2014

What an amazingly beautiful collection of animal photos set in the stark of winter.

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Roeselien Raimond

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 Felix Smith

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Esmée Prexus

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Alina S

Mikael Sundberg

Mikael Sundberg

 Edwin Kats

 Edwin Kats

Cody Eichelberger

Cody Eichelberger

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Alexia Khruscheva

Marcin Ryczek

Marcin Ryczek

Radim Urban

Radim Urban

Radim Urban

Radim Urban

Masatsugu Ohashi

Masatsugu Ohashi

Simon Phillpotts

Simon Phillpotts

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imgur.com

Marcin Kesek

Marcin Kesek

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Jules Cox

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In 5tilt Tags animal photos, winter
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The Narrowest House in the World - 72 Centimeters at its Narrowest

Ryan Nance January 23, 2014

Polish architect Jakub Szczesny  designed the Keret House in Warsaw into a gap between two other buildings. It is 72 centimeters at its narrowest and 122 centimeters in the widest.

 Szczesny: 

That is why at first it seems that the construction of living space within such premise is impossible. Keret House is to contradict that false image, simultaneously broadening the concept of impossible architecture.

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In 5tilt Tags architecture, poland, europe, design
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High-speed Photos of Guns Milliseconds After Firing

Ryan Nance January 23, 2014

Finnish photographer Herra Kuulapaa  in his series High Speed Ballistics captures, incredibly, the bullets rocketing out of the gun barrels amid smoke and fire. Amazing.

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In 5tilt Tags high speed, guns

Super Slow Motion Video of a Match Igniting from Emmy Award-winning Cinematographer Alan Teitel

Ryan Nance January 23, 2014

Emmy Award-winning cinematographer and founder of UltraSlo, Alan Teitel brings us this 4,000fps video of a match head lighting on fire.

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In 5tilt Tags slow motion, videos
Colin Murray for Bourne & Shepherd, ca. 1880s. 

Colin Murray for Bourne & Shepherd, ca. 1880s. 

Guest Post - Devereau Chumrau - Images of the History of Yoga

Ryan Nance January 23, 2014
Devereau Chumrau - Actor & Yoga Practioner

Devereau Chumrau - Actor & Yoga Practioner

This guest post is from actor Devereau Chumrau.

Devereau may be a native of Los Angeles, but it is also the time she spent in Ghana, in Europe and the UK, and largely as a student of the Asolo Conservatory in Florida, that has shaped her vision as an actor and as an artist. She has, all along the way, worked to develop her interest and experience in acting for the stage and for the screen.

Catch her show LOVECRAFT: Nightmare Suite opening Jan 31 at the Visceral Company in Hollywood.

Devereau:

Just call me yogini from now on!

This awesome exhibition at the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, “Yoga: The Art of Transformation," has redefined my understanding of yoga with its 17 centuries of images and objects documenting yoga's history.

It's so great to be able to geek out on my fascination with both yoga and art history.  

The exhibit page on the Smithsonian site has so much enthralling history in the very specific stories that go along with the beautiful images.

See also 5 things to buy the Hot Yoga enthusiast in your life »

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In 5tilt Tags yoga, history, india, sculpture, museums
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Night Time Cityscapes Created with Thousands of Bright Dot Stickers

Ryan Nance January 23, 2014

Yukino Ohmura uses thousands of bright dot stickers to create these astounding night cityscapes. It is an illusion that disappears when you walk up to the panels.

Yukino says:

Illusion turns out to be truth by keeping a distance from it, and truth may turn out to be illusion too. We are trying to struggle in this world which is filled with uncertain and unstable truths. My artworks are part of the truths cut out from this chaotic world.

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In 5tilt Tags art, tokyo, japanese art
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Photorealistic Surrealistic Pencil Drawings

Ryan Nance January 22, 2014

South African artist Jono Dry not only has the incredible ability to draw these photorealistic drawings, but also has a surrealistic eye.

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In 5tilt Tags drawing, drawing project, photorealistic, surreal
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Dance Movements Captured Through The Photography of Jesus Chapa-Malacara

Ryan Nance January 22, 2014

Photographer Jesús Chapa-Malacara uses his passion as a former ballet dancer to create this gorgeous Dance Prints series. His KICKSTARTER campaign details his vision and ambitious for a bigger and better series.

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In 5tilt Tags dance, long exposure, photography series
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Folded and Ironed Tulle Beautiful Portraits

Ryan Nance January 22, 2014

British artist Benjamin Shine takes a single sheet of tulle and folds and irons it to create these stunning near photographic portraits.

Shine:

“The idea of ‘painting with fabric’ led to the development of this technique where the portrait image is created through the intricate pleating and pressing of a single length of tulle fabric. The technique aims to utilize the translucent qualities of the tulle fabric to generate various gradients, tones and textures."

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In 5tilt Tags art, portraits
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sari Mercer

Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sari Mercer

Guest Post - Devereau Chumrau - Kids Styled as Golden Globe Celebs

Ryan Nance January 22, 2014
Devereau Chumrau - www.devereauchumrau.com

Devereau Chumrau - www.devereauchumrau.com

This guest post is from actor Devereau Chumrau.

Devereau may be a native of Los Angeles, but it is also the time she spent in Ghana, in Europe and the UK, and largely as a student of the Asolo Conservatory in Florida, that has shaped her vision as an actor and as an artist. She has, all along the way, worked to develop her interest and experience in acting for the stage and for the screen.

Catch her show LOVECRAFT: Nightmare Suite opening Jan 31 at the Visceral Company in Hollywood.

 

Devereau: 

There is nothing that can top a cute kid. These kids are so very cute.

Tricia Messeroux of Toddlewood Photography turns these adorable kids into the visions of the celebrities that we all know and recognize.

Mini Chiwetel! And a close runner-up are mini hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey.

See also 5 things to buy a photographer »

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o

Giuliana Rancic

Giuliana Rancic

Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne

Paula Patton

Paula Patton

Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara

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In 5tilt Tags kids, celebrities, golden globes, photo projects, funny
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Boeing 777 Model Made of Manilla Folders by Luca Iaconi-Stewart

Ryan Nance January 22, 2014

San Francisco-based designer Luca Iaconi-Stewart has spent 5 years creating this meticulous model of a Boeing 777 out of manila folders.

It is fascinating to see our obsessions made actual.

 

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In 5tilt Tags papercraft, models, aircraft, airplane
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Guest Post - Shakira Sofer - 5 Paintings by Local Sarasota Artist Michael Panarella

Ryan Nance January 21, 2014
Shakira Refos - Photo by Brian Braun

Shakira Refos - Photo by Brian Braun

Today's first guest post is from Shakira Sofer. 
"I am a human girl with animal tendencies. The Dutch raised me and the Caribbean made me. Tempt me with distraction but only if you are a woman or HipHop.

Fux with it."

Find her on Instagram

These paintings were done by Michael Panarella. A brilliant fine artists amongst many many  talented young artists in Sarasota Florida. 

 

Michael has an art show this Thursday presented by Premier Sotheby's International Realty and U.S. Trust which is the first of its kind.

WHEN
Thursday, January 23rd, 2014
5pm – 8pm

WHERE
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty                
50 Central Ave, Suite 110
Sarasota, FL, 34236
941.308.6466

Both company's plan on continuing their commitment to Sarasota's local art community by presenting artists to their clients under the theme of "Artfully uniting the world of fine art and finance."

Panarella is on the verge of more major exposure with talks of a exhibition coming up in New York later this year. His style switches from abstract to figurative so smoothly, I'm a huge fan of his general aesthetic.

Check out his website. There you can find more examples of his recent paintings, sculptures and installations. Michael Panarella is going places.

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In 5tilt Tags artist, sarasota, event
Vincent Van Gogh “Bedroom in Arles”

Vincent Van Gogh “Bedroom in Arles”

Modern Art Classics Reorganized by Ursus Wehrli

Ryan Nance January 19, 2014
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Swiss comedian and experimental artist, Ursus Wehrl, in his “Tidying Up Art” series, reorganizes famous paintings, stacking up their elements by size, color or form, or by otherwise sorting out the unbearable mess of modern art.

He tries to make us believe he is doing the original artists a favor by organizing them. His TEDx talk video is funny and excruciating.

René Magritte “Golconda”

René Magritte “Golconda”

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Paul Klee “Farbtafel”

Paul Klee “Farbtafel”

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Egon Schiele “Reclining Female Nude”

Egon Schiele “Reclining Female Nude”

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Pablo Picasso “The Red Armchair”

Pablo Picasso “The Red Armchair”

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Georges Seurat “Les Poseuses” (Pointillism)

Georges Seurat “Les Poseuses” (Pointillism)

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Wassily Kandinsky “Sky Blue”

Wassily Kandinsky “Sky Blue”

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Joan Miró “The Gold of the Azure”

Joan Miró “The Gold of the Azure”

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In 5tilt Tags art, funny, modern art, performance art

Bird Steals Egg Camera to Film this Gorgeous Aerial Shot of a Penguin Colony

Ryan Nance January 19, 2014

Apparently a camera disguised as an egg was too tempting for this bird of prey ( a striated caracara ) who snatches it from a penguin colony, and flying off, only to accidentally catch this amazing aerial shot in the process.

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In 5tilt Tags nature videos, birds, aerial photography, penguins
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Full-Sized Cardboard Pirate Ship

Ryan Nance January 19, 2014

Three friends decided to build a full-sized ghost pirate ship out of cardboard for a Treasure Island- themed Halloween party. 

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In 5tilt Tags papercraft, party, top
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Finnish Silo Turned into A Modern Take on the Lighthouse

Ryan Nance January 17, 2014

In honor of Helsinki being named  the World Design Capital of 2012, Madrid-based design firm Lighting Design Collective (LDC) to created a permanent urban art light piece.

The Director of LDC, Tapio Rosenius: 

“At night 1250 white LED’s flicker and sway on the surface of the silo controlled by a bespoke software mimicking swarms of birds in flight – a reference to silo´s seaside location. The prevailing winds, well-known to those living in Helsinki, are used to trigger different light patterns in real time.

‘The enduring fascination of the complex movement of light and the amazing location by the sea will make this a captivating experience for the visitors and the residents of Helsinki.” 

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In 5tilt Tags light art, finland, design
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Aerial Photos of Botswana's Wildlife by Zack Seckler

Ryan Nance January 17, 2014

Photographer Zack Seckler  flying in an ultra-light just a few hundred feet off the ground takes these awesome photos of the wildlife for his series Botswana.

He explains:  "it was like gliding over an enormous painting and being able to create brushstrokes at will. Flying 100 feet over herds of wild animals in a plane with no windows was an unforgettable experience. I was privy to views and perspectives that very few get to see. As a photographer, I was humbled. I’m always thinking about new ways to view the world. This series quite literally changed my view, showing me that simple changes can create profound results."

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In 5tilt Tags aerial photography, africa, wildlife, photo projects
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