installations
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This Swing Set Is The World’s Coolest Musical Instrument
The simple pleasure of swinging is one that most of us probably haven’t enjoyed in years. At the historic Convento Das Dominicas n the Portuguese city of Guimarães — itself a Unesco World Heritage site — designers Cláudia Oliveira and Isabel Bourbon of creative studio Elas Duas gave visitors of all ages an opportunity to…
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This Stone Mosaic Of Johannesburg Looks Like A Real Satellite Map
From afar, this bird’s eye view of Johannesburg looks like a satellite snapshot. But it’s not — it’s actually a massive, meticulously created mosaic. It contains thousands of fragments of stone and tile, but together, they look amazingly photorealistic.
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Prada Marfa May Be Doomed To Demolishment
Marfa, Texas — the high-art colony on the West Texas plains — is home to work from the 20th century’s most famous artists. But the town’s simulacra of a luxury boutique, Prada Marfa, is by far its most well-known piece (it even appeared on Beyonce’s Instagram, the highest measure of fame, last year). Now, it…
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This Endless Staircase Is An M.C. Escher Drawing Come To Life
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to climb around M.C. Escher’s never ending staircase, you can give it a try right now on the lawn of the Tate Modern in London. Architecture firm dRMM has set up on installation that combines 15 wooden stairways, creating a dizzying maze designed to confuse visitors.