Thumbs and Ammo posits the idea: would it be funny to replace guns with thumbs up in stills from movies?
YES!
Steampunk Insect Cyborgs by artist Mike Libby
Artist Mike Libby based in Portland, does not work with endangered species—he imports the insects he works with from licensed dealers from Brazil, New Guinea, Texas, Africa, and even China.
See also Macro Insect with Drops of Water on their Heads
Behind the Scenes of LightSpin with Eric Paré
We saw LightSpin about a month ago and were blown away with the meticulous effort and clarity of vision from Eric Paré that were needed to achieve the effect. As promised, here is the Behind The Scenes video.
From the project page:
"This is the story of how I managed to take half a million pictures of contemporary dancers in the dark using light-painting, stop-motion and bullet-time techniques."
Also see the full video »
An Abandoned Chemical Tank, Sound Installation by Zimoun
Via Zimoun’s artist statement:
Using simple and functional components, Zimoun builds architecturally-minded platforms of sound. Exploring mechanical rhythm and flow in prepared systems, his installations incorporate commonplace industrial objects. In an obsessive display of simple and functional materials, these works articulate a tension between the orderly patterns of Modernism and the chaotic forces of life. Carrying an emotional depth, the acoustic hum of natural phenomena in Zimoun’s minimalist constructions effortlessly reverberates.
Timelapse of 30 Hour Drawing by Paul White
Johnny Blank caught a 30-hour timelapse of Australian artist Paul White creating pencil drawing of a crashed vehicle.
Robot that 'Draws' in 3D
From the project page:
"MATAERIAL is the result of the collaborative research between Petr Novikov, Saša Jokić from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) and Joris Laarman Studio. IAAC tutors representing Open Thesis Fabrication Program provided their advice and professional expertise. During the course of the research we developed a brand new digital fabrication method and a working prototype that can open a door to a number of practical applications. The method that we call Anti·gravity Object Modeling has a Patent-Pending status."
light: things v1
Our first version of "things" is now available over on Readymag
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Some of our favorite things that resonate with a specific lens. This version is centered on light and includes original prose, poetry and dance, as well.
I would love to hear what you think in the comments and please share if you think there are people who might enjoy it.
Thanks,
Ryan
Historic Map Sculptures Made of Relevant Documents
Matthew Picton’s most recent works are sculptures are made from texts or sheet music that are in some way significant to the city. Jerusalem (above and detailed below) is of The New Testament, The Torah, The Armenian Bible and The Koran; Las Vegas in 1972 is fluorescently painted pages from Hunter S Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Dresdenin 1945 using sheet music of the score of “The Ring” by Wagner; and Lower Manhattan from headlines that accompanied the 2001 World Trade center bombing and DVD covers of the film “Towering Inferno” also book covers of the novel The Plot Against America by Philip Roth, just to name a few.
See also Book Collages that Tell a Story
Others include the great fire of London, Venice, Moscow in 1812 (under the destruction by Napoleon), London during the Blitz, and Coventry.
Dancing Water: Cymatics Art Installation by Sven Meyer & Kim Pörksen
Sven Meyer & Kim Pörksen created Sonic Water, an art installation exploring cymatics.
Pörksen explains:
“Cymatics is like a magical tool that unveils the substance of things not seen. Sound does have form, and you can see that sound can affect matter and cause form in matter. So maybe in the beginning there was sound, which shaped all matter. Indeed, we think sound has a fundamental influence on the formation of the universe itself.”
Check out the behind the scenes video after the gallery.
Supercut of Dancing in Movies set to Daft Punk's Get Lucky
HuffPo UK put out this fun supercut of dancing scenes in movies through the decades and set it to Daft Punk's Get Lucky.
Get the track »
Song of the Day - Karma Police cover by Shefy and Sabbah
Why We Point Our Most Expensive Cameras Out: The Beauty of Space Photography
Astrophysicist Dr. Emily Rice, Hubble Image Processor Zolt Levay and Astronomer David W. Hogg were brought together in this video by PBS to talk on why it's so beautiful and how it's so important to take photos of space.
Using 625 Pinhole Cameras to Create a Magnificent Stop-Motion Music Video for London Grammar
The astonishing video for London Grammar's new single Wasting My Young Years was shot in a series of simultaneous exposures of 625 pinhole cameras using a huge circular rig which has many small boxes built into it.
The behind the scenes video below details the imaginative and laborious process.
Photo Stitching: Woven Photos by Julie Garner
The woven landscapes were created using a technique inspired by my study of tapestry weaving. Each one involves several photographs taken from multiple angles and, if possible, multiple heights as well.
Through the use of camera distortions and selective offsetting of the strips, varying degrees of abstraction are introduced for the purpose of more deeply engaging the senses and creating a visual journey. It is my hope that the experience leaves the viewer feeling a bit more attuned to their everyday environment.
The Animated History of the Tulip
From the Himalayan mountain range through the Turkish Court to the Netherlands, the story of how tulips got to be the Dutch symbol that they are.
See also Tulip Fields in Bloom
Danang International Fireworks Competition Timelapse
Photographer Rob Whitworth documents the Danang International Fireworks Competition 2013 in Vietnam.
See more great stuff on the fesitval at Epic Fireworks
Watchtower of Morocco
Italian filmmaker, Leonardo Dalessandri shot this stylish and awesome video on the streets of Marrakech, Essaouira, Fes el Bali and Casablanca.
Song of the Day - Under the Knife by Etta Bond
Stunning video for this great song from Etta Bond (@EttaBond)
Suspended Sculptures from Damián Ortega
Political cartoonist turned artist, Damián Ortega has these beautiful suspended sculptures.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Bill Dickinson
Cityscapes Mirrored from Around the World
Photos described as "genuine images taken with a camera."
Seoul, Korea by Saik Kim
Milwaukee, Wisconsin by Jacob Rostermundt
Dresden, Germany by Manuel Irritier
Dokkum, Netherlands by Bas Meelker
WK Cheoh
Groningen Netherlands by Rayon Hoepel
Anna Gett, captured in Amsterdam, Holland.
The Seattle skyline by John G. Cramer