Artist Hank Schmidt in der Beek and photographer Fabian Schubert offer a hilarious take on classic outdoor painting, a humorous series of photographs that show artist going to various scenic locations just to paint his own shirt. They started this project in 2009 and it’s still ongoing. . If you enjoyed this gallery,…
Japanese photographer Ryo Yamazaki makes hats for his three Scottish fold cats out of the hair they’ve shed. Thankfully he has an Instagram account, so we can all appreciate this great leap forward in feline headwear – here are some of our favourites. (via Ryo Yamazaki/Instagram) (via Ryo Yamazaki/Instagram) (via…
Together with ikebana and Zen gardens, Bonsai is one of the most recognisable cultural expressions of Japan. And worlds most respected Bonsai masters is Masahiko Kimura. His work is widely recognised. Mashiko Kimura’s designs are often seen as controversial since he does not stick to the traditional bonsai rules. He…
As baking becomes more and more popular with cooking shows like Masterchef and The Great American Bakeoff, bakers are up-ing their games to create even more awe-inspiring baked treats. One such baker is Yulia Kedyarova, whose sculptural cake creations feature mesmerizing designs that celebrate the cosmos and all of Earth’s…
when it comes to life-size LEGO builds we’ve seen a few. there’s the technic bugatti chiron, the ferrari F1, and don’t forget the bjarke ingles-designed house. now a pair of master model makers have used 400,000 bricks to create full-sized LEGO volkswagen type 2 kombi. images courtesy of volkswagen the…
Do you have trouble making yourself appreciate classic art? Then these photoshopped paintings of modern celebrities are a great way to slowly ease yourself into something more classy. Wether we’ll admit it or not, most of us enjoy a good gossip magazine. So why not convince yourself that classic art…
3D printing has been around for a while now. From toucan beaks to houses, we’ve already created some pretty cool stuff using this technology. However, we’re just scratching the surface of its capabilities. And while some are pushing it forward, trying to produce 3D-printed food, a Japanese design studio has…
Kei trucks are mini pickup trucks that originated in Japan. Throughout Asia, Kei trucks are widely used in agriculture, construction, deliveries, and even firefighting. But in Japan, these practical tiny trucks can serve more than just a mere mode of transportation. The Japan Federation of Landscape Contractors holds an annual…
