Thousands of Bees Work With Artist on Incredible Embroidery Art

Over the past decade, Toronto-based artistAva Rothhas been making art with some unusual helpersbees. While it sounds unconventional, thisinter-species collaborationexplores the relationship between humans and nature. As her project has developed over the years, the designs of these frames have become more intricate. you could purchase Roth’s mixed media art through herwebsiteand keep up to date with her viaInstagram. Canadian artist Ava Roth collaborates with bees to create unique mixed-media art....

June 21, 2023 · 1 min · 112 words · Jennifer Myers

Winners of the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards Celebrate the Beauty of Birds

One bird is preening the other, its bill buried in gray, green, and purple iridescent feathers. In the end, wildlife photographerLiron Gertsmantook home the grand prize. Gertsman is only 23, but he’s already making a name for himself in the field. Rock Pigeons by Liron Gertsman/Audubon Photography Awards/2023 Grand Prize Winner.Location: White Rock, British Columbia, Canada“Two pigeons face left in profile, each with one orange eye in view against a black background....

June 21, 2023 · 5 min · 868 words · Andrew Bennett

How the Stonewall Riots Forever Changed History

Yet, one night sparked a fire that would change the course of history. Tired of peacefully asking for change, they banded together and took action to make things right. Law enforcement kept lists of homosexuals and their activities were tracked. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Massimo Salesi/Shutterstock Sweeps of city neighborhoods to rid them of gay people were routine. Still, members of the community were often harassed. But, even at the gay bar, all was not as it seemed....

June 20, 2023 · 3 min · 567 words · Audrey House

Incredible Live Stream Video Captures Powerful Volcano Eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea

It’s almost as if nature was sketching with fire. With a long history of activity, the Kilauea erupted again this month. As ofJune 12, the alert level has been decreased to level watch and color code orange. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube This has inspired many adventurers to flock to the area to marvel at this phenomenon. you could join the live streamhere. To learn more about the Kilauea and other active volcanoes, visit theUSGS website....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Jacob Miller

Perfectly Preserved 3,000-Year-Old Bronze Sword Discovered in Germany

Photo: Archaologie-Buro Dr Woidich Ancientswordshold a certain mystique. The sword was discovered in Nordlingen in southern Germany. It dates back to the late 14th century BCE, making it over 3,000 years old. Photo: Archäologie-Büro Dr Woidich The rare find is an important piece of Bronze Age craftsmanship. The hilt is octagonal with intricate patterns. The hilt was cast onto the blade in a demonstration of skill by the maker. Photo: Archäologie-Büro Dr Woidich...

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 135 words · Daniel Cole

Sculptures of Fragmented Travelers Find Their Home on the Amalfi Coast

ArtistBruno Catalanos fragmented sculptures have touched down on the Amalfi Coast. Four of hisTravelersare displayed on the waterfront, with the stunning Amalfi landscape filtering through their fractured bodies. They contain not only images but also life, my desires: my origins on the move. The sculpture’s blue tint is intended to evoke the uniforms of workers and seamen. Sculpted with a body reminiscent ofHellenistic sculpture, his bronzed chest is exposed to the elements....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 125 words · Brian Park

Street Photographer’s Photos Demonstrate Life’s Strange Visual Coincidences

Street photographerAnthimos Ntagkasis always on the lookout for an interesting scene. And, thanks to that change, he’s opened himself up to even more creative possibilities. Ntagkas is always pushing himself to do something different with his work. And through his street photography, he’s found the perfect creative outlet. Anthimos Ntagkas is known for his creative street photography. His candid photos demonstrate his wit and humor, as well as his photography prowess....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 71 words · Jonathan Kim

This Amazing Puzzle Is Made Up of Over 200 Lizard-Shaped Pieces

Well,Nervous Systemis filling the niche ofunique puzzles, one creative design at a time. From animal-shaped pieces to infinite configurations, their products are sure to keep you entertained for hours on end. TheLizard Infinity Puzzle, for instance, is a puzzle with no beginning or end. Nervous System| $70 All of the pieces are laser cut from custom birch plywood and made to look like stylized lizards. As you slot them together, you could make the shape of your choosing....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 201 words · Sandra Fry

Who Was Ennigaldi-Nanna? Learn About the Woman Who Founded the World’s First Museum

Ennigaldi-Nanna helped organize all of these objects to inform and share the history of the empire. Here we will learn more about Ennigaldi-Nanna and the significance of her museum. Who Was Ennigaldi-Nanna? Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (left); M.Lubinski viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 2.0) (right) She was the firstentuin six centuries and held significant importance in Ur. This museum contained artifacts excavated by Nabonidus and some that were collected by Nebuchadnezzar II....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 213 words · Christina Salazar

‘Succession’ Reimagined as Wes Anderson’s ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’

Wes Anderson’s films have a distinct aesthetic that sets them apart from other pictures. They wear colorful costumes in yellow and pink tones and are placed against carefully curated backgrounds. This whimsical concept gives the urban drama a much different feeling. Even the patriarchal figure Logan Roy seems like a much more approachable person in the Wes Anderson style. Watch the full trailer below. Artsy Algorithm reimagined HBO’sSuccessionin the style of Wes Anderson’sThe Royal Tenenbaums....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 112 words · Matthew Huffman

$5,000 Japanese Mini Pick-Up Trucks Are Taking America by Storm

At first, one may think the dimensions of the adorable mini truck may have something to do withkawaiiaesthetics. After all, most of them are only up to 11 feet long and less than 7 feet high. Kei trucks first appeared in Japan in 1949. Photo: nitinut380/Depositphotos They evolved from three-wheel trucks based on motorcycles that were popular in post-World War II Japan. This tiny vehicle has an equally tiny engine....

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 108 words · Eric Small

78 Miles and 500,000 Knots of Twine Are Billowing Above Downtown Columbus

It appears as an abstract cloud hovering over Gay and High Streets. Echelman created the sculpture using 78 miles of twine and constructed it using more than 500,000 knots. The inspiration forCurrentwas the metropolis itself. “Current” by Janet Echelman (Photo: Infinite Impact, © Janet Echelman Inc.) Electricity has also been an important industry, too, which is reflected in the color choices. The piece transitions from red to blue to symbolize an electric current....

June 19, 2023 · 2 min · 296 words · Christie Maddox

Beautiful Blue Ink Tattoos Capture the Cool Elegance of Nature

South Korean tattoo artistPokhycreates ethereal body art using only shades of blue ink. From delicate flowers to beautiful animals, the natural subject matter is transformed by the monochromatic color palette. As a result, these pieces look like figments from a dream. Pokhy’s designs are typically minimalist in style, including just one or a couple of subjects per tattoo. In this way, he allows the focus to be on the subtle details added to each piece....

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 166 words · Jeffrey Reeves