Artist Hand-Carves an Ornate Patterned “Rug” Into a Wooden Floor

Childhood Memories, 3m x 4.6m (Total Installation 657 sq. ft.) Spanish artistSelva Apariciocreates thought-provoking installations that bring different issuesenvironmental, political, and socialto light. Her MFA thesis installation, entitledChildhood Memories,is no different. “Childhood Memories,” 3m x 4.6m (Total Installation 657 sq. ft.) From afar, the carpet resembles a real tapestry. Rugs are typically adorned with sacred gardens and oases, and can be moved around the home. This rug stayed put, quietly participating in years of familial abuse....

December 29, 2020 · 1 min · 163 words · John Bonilla

Ce Perroquet Gris d’Afrique est le Premier Animal à Poser une Question Existentielle

En fait, le terme cerveau d’oiseau etait souvent utilise comme une insulte a l’intelligence. Elle voulait prouver que n’importe quel oiseau serait capable d’accomplir les taches quelle preparait. Elle a commence a l’entrainer en utilisant une methode qu’elle a surnommee la technique modele / rival. Pour cet entrainement, Alex observe deux de ses entraineurs interagir. Les deux entraineurs changent egalement souvent de position pour qu’Alex puisse comprendre qu’il s’agit d’un processus interactif....

December 29, 2020 · 2 min · 248 words · Dawn Stewart

Cette Mannequin Adolescente Atteinte du Syndrome de Down Défie les Normes avec ses Campagnes de Mannequinat Haut-Profil

La mannequin et actriceKennedy Garciaa du surmonter de nombreux obstacles pour arriver la ou elle en est aujourd’hui. Pendant tout ce temps, elle a garde une attitude positive, meme lorsqu’elle souffrait ou etait tres malade. J’ai eu tellement de jobs amusants ! Je me sens si chanceuse. Toujours source dinspiration, Garcia veut egalement montrer l’exemple. Kennedy Garcia est une actrice et mannequin atteinte du syndrome de Down. A post shared by mills (@milliebobbybrown)...

December 29, 2020 · 1 min · 75 words · Alexandria Pruitt

Foto de dos pingüinos abrazados viendo las luces de Melbourne gana un prestigioso premio

Dos pinguinos viudos parecen consolarse uno al otro mientras miran las luces de Melbournes. St Kilda, Australia. Tobias Baumgaertner, Finalista del Premio de la Comunidad. Dos pingüinos viudos parecen consolarse uno al otro mientras miran las luces de Melbournes. St Kilda, Australia. Tobias Baumgaertner, Finalista del Premio de la Comunidad. En 2019,Tobias Baumgaertnertomo unafoto muy tierna de dos pinguinos abrazados mirando las lucesen Melbourne, Australia. La foto no tardo en volverse viral, obteniendo miles delikesy comentarios....

December 29, 2020 · 1 min · 147 words · Corey Lee

Teen Model With Down Syndrome Is Breaking Barriers With High-Profile Modeling Campaigns

Model and actressKennedy Garciahas had to overcome a lot of obstacles to get where she is today. The 16-year-old has Down syndrome and her early years were spent in and out of the hospital. But with the help of her doctors, family, and her own can-do attitude, Garcia has thrived. Garcias success in the modeling industry is an incredible feat once you learn about her health challenges. The young girl has had over 30 surgeries, leukemia, and spine fusion surgery as a toddler....

December 29, 2020 · 1 min · 145 words · David Green DVM

This 2-Acre Vertical Farm Is Managed by AI and Robots and Uses 99% Less Land

In just 30 years, almost70%of the world population will live in cities. How will we produce food to serve a growing population that is becoming more and more concentrated? San FranciscosPlentyis a tech startup on the forefront of vertical farming technology. Plenty says their farm produces around 400 times more food per acre than the traditional farm. Aside from the impressive food production, they are also managing production with robots and artificial intelligence....

December 29, 2020 · 1 min · 181 words · Geoffrey Blankenship

This African Gray Parrot Is the First Animal To Ever Ask an Existential Question

This revolutionary bird was the colleague and test subject ofDr. Irene Pepperbergfor 30 years during her research into animal psychologyparticularly that of birds. In fact, the term bird brain was often used as an insult for stupidity. She began training him using a method she dubbed the model/rival technique. For this training, Alex would observe two of his trainers interacting. The two trainers would also switch positions often so that Alex could understand that it was an interactive process....

December 29, 2020 · 2 min · 254 words · Daniel Smith

Two Widowed Penguins Overlooking Melbourne Skyline Together Wins Best Photo of 2020

Two widowed penguins seemingly comfort one another as they gaze upon Melbournes lights. St Kilda, Australia. This heartfelt backstory on the two penguins was unlike any of the others Baumgaertner came across. Two widowed penguins seemingly comfort one another as they gaze upon Melbourne’s lights. St Kilda, Australia. Tobias Baumgaertner, Finalist Community Choice Award Even so, this photograph is a tender portrait of two loving animals. This photograph won the Community Choice Award of the 2020 Ocean Photography Awards....

December 29, 2020 · 1 min · 81 words · Heather Thompson

Archaeologists Unearth an Incredibly Well-Preserved Ancient Food Stall in Pompeii

Most recently, researchers have completely uncovered an incredibly well-preservedthermopoliumor fast-food counter covered in colorful frescos. The Thermopolium of Regio V was first excavated in 2019 and has since been carefully revealed since then. Mostly preserved jars also held clues for local customs like the crushed fava beans used to flavor wine. The remains of a man around 50 years old were found near the bed of a child. Another manpossibly a thiefwas found with his hand still on the lid of a just-opened pot....

December 28, 2020 · 1 min · 101 words · Vanessa Downs PhD

Artist Captures Poetic Self-Portraits in Brilliantly Arranged Mirror Reflections

She explains that perspective is one of the two major themes that appear in her works. The other theme Liu explores in her self-portrait photography is the symbiosis between human beings and nature. Shanghai-based artist Ziqian Liu explores her identity in a series of surreal self-portraits calledReflection 2. She uses mirrors to create illusory effects in the photographs. Related Articles:

December 28, 2020 · 1 min · 60 words · Kenneth Larson

Artista captura autorretratos poéticos en hermosas composiciones frente al espejo

La artista explica que la perspectiva es uno de los dos temas principales que aparecen en sus obras. Liu usa espejos para crear efectos ilusorios en sus fotografias. Articulos relacionados:

December 28, 2020 · 1 min · 30 words · Patrick Cisneros

Estas hermosas tazas tienen pequeños escondites donde viven animales de cerámica

La artista Brook Knippa deAP Curiositiescrea tazas de ceramica con una sorpresa adorable. Esta creadora autodidacta coloca esculturas de animales miniatura dentro de escondites pequenos al costado de la taza. Desde zorros dormidos hasta buhos misteriosos, cada una de estas tazas es ideal para losamantes de los animales. Knippa encuentra inspiracion para sus fantasticas creaciones en la belleza de su entorno en Maine, Estados Unidos. A partir de ahi, llevo esas ideas al estudio y empiezo a crear....

December 28, 2020 · 1 min · 140 words · Nancy Wilson

These Brilliant Mugs Have Little Nooks on the Side Where Tiny Animal Sculptures Live

Self-taught artist Brook Knippa ofAP Curiositieshandmakes ceramic mugs with an adorable surprise tucked in the sides. She nestles miniature painted sculptures of animals inside small nooks. From sleeping foxes to mysterious owls, each unique cup is a dream foranimal lovers. Knippa finds inspiration for her whimsical creations in the beauty of her surroundings in Maine. From there I take those ideas into the studio and start making. Additionally, these textures complement the depicted animal’s natural environment....

December 28, 2020 · 1 min · 134 words · Jerry Johnson