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But now, KAWS has conquered a UNESCO World Heritage Site with his installation at Indonesia’s Prambanan Temple. The 150-foot pink rabbit lies stretched out in the grass before the temple known for its intricate carvings. It’s the Brooklyn-based artist’s largest sculpture to date and was organized by longtime collaboratorAllRightsReserved. Photo:RK ACCOMPLICE was in place from August 19 until August 31, drawing a new demographic to the historic site. Indonesia’s Prambanan Temple is the location for the latest stop in the KAWS:HOLIDAY tour....

Just look at little Edison from Seattle. Edison and his family had recently returned from a Hawaii vacation when news broke out about the fire. But then his parents realized that Edison was trying to fully grasp the situation. Photo: mybaitshop/Depositphotos(Not the actual stand) The little boy really wanted to do something to help the kids of Lahaina who had lost everything. Edison’s parents stocked up on lemonade, ice cream sandwiches, candy, sparkling water, and popsicles....

With seating for just 29 peopleincluding nine seats at the barNeon Shinjuku Atsushi is an intimate experience. And the food is just as unique as the setting. There is the retort burger which comes in a vacuum-packed bag. The drinks are equally futuristic. Conceived by ChatGPT, the drink menu includes a dipping sake made with seahorses,cordyceps, and bees. Neo Shinjuku Atsushi is a new cyberpunk restaurant in Tokyo. The interior looks like it’s been ripped from a dystopian science-fiction or anime movie....

This ancient innovation is particularly evident when looking at how roads were built in Pompeii. These prominent stepping stones acted as ancient crosswalks. Natural reflectors were also incorporated into some of the roads in the form of small white stones. Photo: Ratikova/Depositphotos These paler rocks were set among the larger slabs to help people find their way at night. The moon would reflect on the stones, creating enough light for people to be able to see....

We’re testing you on your love of architecture and your knowledge of geography in this 15-questionarchitecture trivia quiz. In it, you’ll see a photograph of a well-known piece of modern architecture. Then, it’s up to you to tell us what city the building is located in. So, get ready to put on your thinking cap for the quiz. Related Articles: Quote Quest: Who Said It? Art Edition [Quiz] Name That Sculpture!...

A post shared by LUIGI CANI (@luigicani) Brazilian stunt performerLuigi Caniis an incredible athlete. The skydiving legend has completed nearly 14,000 jumps and set 11 world records over his two-decade-long career. However, executing this vision took five years of intense planning. We stayed up all night trying to find a way to seal a leak in the box, Canirecalls. It wasn’t easy. I struggled to hold the box. I nearly broke my wrist and fingers....

Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos Congratulations are in order for actor Danny Trejo. TheMachete Killsstar recently celebrated his 55th anniversary of being clean and sober. Im 55 years clean and sober today by the grace of God!, Trejowrote. Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos Trejo, now 79 years old, has openly discussed how his troubled home shaped his childhood. And they were always angry, Trejosaidon an episode of PBS’Finding Your Roots. As a young adult, Trejo spent a decade in and out of jail....

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For example, an unnamed ornithologistan expert on the behavior of birdsfound a unique way to study his subjects. While the disguise may look like an offbeat idea, there was some academic reasoning behind it. Certain bird species, like the great tits he was observing, are capable of remembering human faces. For someone studying the language of birds, this was far from ideal. Hoping that they may have absolved him, he tried again without the disguise but got the same result....

Based in the Pacific Northwest, photographerJay Shahis passionate about night photography. Positioning himself at Arch Rock, he gave himself two evenings to photograph the event. The two resulting images show how changes in the weather can dramatically alter the mood of the image. The first night was clear, allowing Shah to capture star trails during the 15-minute exposure. On the second night, the intense marine layer created a moody atmosphere....

From 1977 until 1984, Spiller amassed nearly 2,000 images of the subway. The images were first published in 1986 and then rereleased tobig acclaim in 2016. However, that edition is now out of print and is difficult to find. Grand Central Station, New York, 1983, Getting To The Office, Subway New York, Subway New York, Unguided Tour Hell on Wheels, NY, 1977–1985 Thankfully, Bildhalle has published aredesigned edition ofHell on Wheelsthat also included previously unseen images....

The Burnt City goblet discovered in Shahr-e Sookhteh, Iran. (Photo: Emesik viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 3.0) Flipbooks are a common craft among children. Discovered in Burnt City, Shahr-e Sukhteh, in modern Iran, the vessel has captured imaginations. The “Burnt City” goblet discovered in Shahr-e Sookhteh, Iran. (Photo: Emesik viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 3.0) This pattern would in theory repeat if the vessel was spun repeatedly, amusing the viewer. The area where the vessel was found in Iran was a critical early site of complex civilization....

After all, who wouldn’t want to be named the best at their sport? After tying in the initial finals, Moon and Kennedy had to go into playoff rounds. Aware of how grueling the tie-breaking process was for both of them, Moon came up with an idea. The incumbent champion approached Kennedy and offered to share the medal. According to Moon, the pole vault is not an endurance event. We have a short window of jumps....