Amazingly Detailed Portraits Formed From Leftover Trash

American artist Zac Freeman forms unique portraits out of all kinds of small and used materials. Each of his objects comes from scraps of trash that are leftover from the things that we regularly consume. The result is a time capsule of objects that reflects our culture. Zac Freeman’s websitevia [Empty Kingdom]

February 22, 2013 · 1 min · 52 words · Kenneth Jones

Former Dutch Prison Transformed Into a Luxury Hotel

Het Arresthuis is a 19th-century-prison turned luxury hotel in the Netherlands. Doing time never sounded so good! These notable quarters are situated across the establishment’s former warden chambers and sports area. Additionally, the hotel has several communal areas that include a bar and restaurant. Het Arresthuis websitevia [Neatorama]

February 19, 2013 · 1 min · 48 words · Mark King

Movie Projector Reveals the Beautiful Trail of Snowfall

His creative setup resulted in some unbelievably magical effects. The photographer also captured video of the spectacular effect, which you might view down below. Brian Maffitt on Flickrvia [Laughing Squid]

February 16, 2013 · 1 min · 30 words · Debra Crosby

Massive New Head Sculpture You Can Walk Through

Spanish artistJaume Plensarecently unveiled a giant new sculpture calledWonderlandat the base of Calgary’s tallest tower, The Bow. The wire mesh piece stands 39 feet high and resembles a young girl’s head. (It was actually inspired by a real girl in Spain.) Interestingly, the sculpture has two entrances so that visitors can walk inside of it. Wonderlandis sure to be quite the experience for visitors or, more specifically, photographers. Said bloggerMike Morrison, I got a chance to explore the sculpture and I was really impressed....

February 12, 2013 · 1 min · 153 words · Kathryn Christian

Tiny Man Precariously Balances an Elephant on His Back

Fabien Mrelle’s website2013 Art Stage Singapore websitevia [Designboom]

January 31, 2013 · 1 min · 8 words · Jamie Moore

New London Art Show Dazzles with Light

Happen to be in London? 2013 has only just begun but this exhibition has thrown down the gauntlet. It will take something very special to top it.

January 30, 2013 · 1 min · 27 words · Dr. Chris Pittman

Breathtaking Rainbows Over the Worlds Largest Waterfall

One of the most beautiful shots of the falls is by photographer Nicole Cambr (see above). On Livingstone Island, on top of the falls, I finally managed to capture this full rainbow. Now, here are our top 12 photos of rainbows over Victoria Falls. This makes fantastic photo opportunities with a permanent rainbow from the mist of the falls behind you. (Or, if you’re extremely adventurous, you could be likethese daredevil kayakers....

January 29, 2013 · 1 min · 72 words · Christian Harper

Stunning Photos of Modern Architecture by Joel Tjintjelaar

Dutch photographer Joel Tjintjelaar transforms urban architecture into breathtaking abstract works of art. The edifice is now defunct of its vertical triumphs and instead a radiating horizontal extension of lines and boxes. If you do it right… Joel Tjintjelaar websiteJoel Tjintjelaar on Flickrvia [Twisted Sifter]

January 20, 2013 · 1 min · 45 words · George Rodriguez

Swirling Liquids Defy Gravity Through High Speed Shots

The thick liquids splash into perfectly scattered streams and there isn’t a drop out of place. Egor N. certainly has a knack for combining high speed photography with insanely detailed Photoshop skills.

January 10, 2013 · 1 min · 32 words · Rebecca Brown

Subway Design Declared Most Impressive in All of Europe

Recently, his firm was commissioned to design the Toledo metro station space in Naples, Italy. Blanca’s firm collaborated with multiple artists to complete the shimmering, blue design that emits an underwater vibe. Oscar Tusquets Blanca’s websitevia [Everything it’s possible for you to Imagine Is Real]

January 9, 2013 · 1 min · 45 words · Cynthia Vargas

Collecting Golden Spider Silk for 3 Years to Create Cape

Peers and Godley estimate having milked approximately 1.2 million of these fascinating creatures. The silk is perfectly cylindrical and so the final cape is extremely lightweight. Godley & Peers websitevia [Yatzer], [Designboom]

December 30, 2012 · 1 min · 32 words · Robert Walter MD

Amazing Illustrations Etched Into Mushrooms

Boston-based artist Corey Corcoran is inspired by quite the unusual canvas. Much of his work draws inspiration from nature and organic forms, and this project is no exception. Each little canvas ranges in size from 6 to 24 inches wide. The artist works with the texture in the mushrooms to create his shapes and patterns. Corey Corcoran’s websitevia [TheMAG]

December 24, 2012 · 1 min · 59 words · Lauren Smith

The Comical Evolution of Actors and Characters in Film

Tom Hanks Bill Murray Jack Nicholson Uma Thurman Batman Sigourney Weaver Kurt Russell Rick Moranis Natalie Portman Jeff Victor websitevia [reddit]

November 29, 2012 · 1 min · 21 words · John Marshall