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Nestled in the valley of a Sonoma winery, a colorful mosaic canopy provides a unique tasting space. Comprised of 832 colorful glass pieces, the pavilion has a north-facing oculus in the center. With the Vertical Panorama Pavilion, the firm sought to provide an encounter between visitors' senses and surroundings. As they are led up a curved path toward the pavilion, the colorful roof begins to emerge. Located in Sonoma, California, the canopy’s roof is composed of 832 glass tiles....

Susans lineage continued on for decades until the death of Willow, the 14th generation of Susans descendants. During lockdown and amid Prince Phillips health issues though, she changed her mind. When Phillip passed away a few weeks later, Fergus tragically also passed at only two months old. Andrew then gifted his mother another corgi named Sandy, on what would have been Phillips 100th birthday. Andrew solemnly talked with the aides as the corgis trotted around him....

Hand lettering artistDanison Frondafosters joy through his expressive letterforms and watercolor paintings. His optimism shines through handwritten empowering phrases that are often paired with colorfully painted backdrops. By the end of the course, you’ll illustrate the quote, I am still learning. The phrase captures the spirit of the class. Hand lettering artist Danison Fronda fosters joy through his expressive letterforms and watercolor paintings. His optimism shines through handwritten empowering phrases. you’ve got the option to learn to letter like Fronda....

Some are formal, like prom and graduation, while others are informal and unique to a particular institution. But we’re not talking about a nice suit and tie. Instead, students don outrageous costumes and do not disappoint. In fact, the forthcoming graduating class always seems to top theprevious year. Pop culture plays an outsized role in the hilarious ID photos. Costumes, however, only go so far. What sells these photos is the attitude that the kids bring to them....

A few of his supporters traveled alongside Hansen in a boat, in case of any unforeseen mishaps. So how exactly did this 60-year-old come up with the wacky yet ambitious feat to mark a milestone birthday? It turns out that Hansen has grown pumpkins and other gourds for many years. His idea began five years ago, when he attended a three-day pumpkin-growing seminar. He was instantly inspired to sail in his own pumpkin boat, and attempt to beat her record....

Also known as themarble berry, this fascinating perennial plant grows in the forests of Central Africa. Growing up to 3 feet tall, the plant sprouts clusters of up to 40 electric blue berries. So what accounts for the marble berry’s striking appearance? Photo:Juliano Costa,CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons In 2012, researchers from the UKpublished a studythat revealed the mystery behind the plant’s shininess. Most plants rely on pigments for their color, but not the marble berry....

Princess Diana There are many celebrities who have unexpectedly passed away, long before they reached old age. Celebrities includingHeath Ledger, Freddie Mercury, andKurt Cobainhave aged in a way that appears extremely believable. The generated portraits look like they recently sat to have their pictures taken. Princess Diana Yesiltas is excited by the possibilities of artificial intelligence. Thus,As If Nothing Happenedwas born. This is not an easy process, nor is it a quick one....

Discretion is part of street photography. But sometimes, as photographerBenjamin Lee(aka Itchban) shares, its unavoidable that youll get caught. Its not just humans, either. Dogs also notice when Lee is trying to snap their portrait and give him a steely-eyed stare. It features a slideshow of the times people have seen him taking their photos. The wildly popular video had commenters fixated on one persona woman on the London tube....

Mathey College, a residential college on campus. The financial aid policy has been adjusted, effective starting Fall 2023. This is an income only twice thepoverty levelfor a family of five. Mathey College, a residential college on campus. (Photo: Yakinodi viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY 2.0) Over 1,500 students, a quarter of the student body, will benefit from this change. To its credit, Princeton did not stop there. Even wealthier families making as much as $300,000 will pay less....

There’s perhaps no bigger fear as a parent than sending your child off to war. The weeks and months of waiting for them to return can be excruciating. Derhachi District Mayor Vyacheslav Zadorenko posted the video to hisFacebook. In the video, we see Zadorenko drive up to his home with several other soldiers. However, in recent weeks Ukraine has launched an impressive counteroffensive and liberated the town. I was waiting for you!...

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Ethereal female figures emerge from metallic backgrounds in the striking paintings ofAiden Kringen. The fragmented technique used in the background is juxtaposed with the realistic approach used to make the human figures. This unexpected combination imbues the paintings with energetic tension. My goal as an artist is to encapsulate idealized beauty through a cracked or broken lens, he explains. California-based artist Aiden Kringen creates figurative paintings with a metallic palette. He renders ethereal grayscale figures that are surrounded by an abstracted background....

Ontario-based artistEric Pausecreatesacrylic paintings that connect several moments in time. He renders abstract figures with overlapping geometric shapes, synthesizing their movements into one composition. Pause relies on the power of body language to convey the sentiment, leaving the narrative open for interpretation. Ontario-based artist Eric Pause creates striking figurative paintings using geometric abstraction. He captures several moments in time through abstract figures in a blue and orange color palette.