Surreal Human Sculptures that Challenge Our Values in Real Life

Have you ever been in a room with a bunch of “stoned” people? Oh, the days of adolescence. Teenager Teenager is a surreal yet hyper-realistic sculpture created by the Chinese artist collective of Sun Yuan and Peng Yu. Much of the artists’ past work has also been known to make people feel a little paranoid… Continue reading Surreal Human Sculptures that Challenge Our Values in Real Life

Rumble and Sway Through New York City in This Mesmerizing Timelapse Video

It seems like everything happens a lot faster in New York, but the Seventh Movement takes New York speed to warp speed in this really cool timelapse filmed throughout the city. The video is a mixtape of 321 shots taken over a two-week period in New York during while the U.S. Open was broadcasted by… Continue reading Rumble and Sway Through New York City in This Mesmerizing Timelapse Video

Artist Creates Giant Zippers to Reveal What Lies Beneath the Surfaces of Our Surroundings

Have you ever thought about what really lies beneath your feet every day? From the bricks and boards that make up the floor of a house, to the interiors of a wall, to the great depths of a lake, Japanese street artist Jun Kitagawa places gigantic zipper installations throughout cities in Japan to give people… Continue reading Artist Creates Giant Zippers to Reveal What Lies Beneath the Surfaces of Our Surroundings

Itching to Text while Behind the Wheel? Pull into One of New York’s New ‘Texting Zones’

Are you one to text and drive? If you live in New York State, there’s good (and bad) news coming your way. First the good: this week Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled special “Texting Zones” along the New York State Thruway and other state highways.

9,000 Fallen Soldiers Carved into the Sand of Normandy Beach to Commemorate World Peace Day

To celebrate World Peace Day this past weekend, two artists with an army of volunteers stormed the beaches of Normandy. Unlike in history, though, this army was equipped with rakes and stencils to etch 9,000 silhouettes of fallen soldiers into the sand. The Fallen 9000 by Jamie Wardley and Andy Moss serves as a stark… Continue reading 9,000 Fallen Soldiers Carved into the Sand of Normandy Beach to Commemorate World Peace Day

Photographer Captures Vintage New York Moments from His Taxi Cab

David Bradford was working as an art director at Saks Fifth Avenue when, after a decade of dedication to the store, he decided to take on a job that allowed him more freedom to pursue creative projects. In 1990 David started working as a cabbie, and on his very first day he realized he now… Continue reading Photographer Captures Vintage New York Moments from His Taxi Cab

4 Travel Tips for Your Next Big Business Trip

Organization is key for packing for business trips

Business travel isn’t the thrilling adventure it is sometimes builtĀ up to be. Between increased security and reduced airline services, travel is often more about endurance than a cruise on the lake. Still, by following a few necessary tips you can lessen the agony of what are so often the hassles of business travel. 1. Pack… Continue reading 4 Travel Tips for Your Next Big Business Trip

Over 200,000 People Apply to Die On Mars: Who Would You Vote off the Planet?

Over 200,000 people have submitted applications for a one-way trip to Mars with the Dutch company Mars One. The company plans to start Mars’ first permanent human settlement, and it’s looking for astronauts to start settling the planet. You might even be able to help choose which aspiring astronauts will win a trip to Mars.… Continue reading Over 200,000 People Apply to Die On Mars: Who Would You Vote off the Planet?