Category: Art

Art History

Over $1.35 billion in Nazi art found hidden behind ‘mountains of rotting food’

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As reported on The Verge. By Aaron Souppouris Over 1,500 paintings previously thought destroyed in World War II have been found in Germany after officials followed up on a hunch. Three years ago, customs officials performed a routine check on a train from Switzerland. On the train was Hildebrandt Gurlitt, a Munich resident who reportedly had a “shifty demeanor.” They could never have imagined that the reason for Gurlitt’s behavior was an unimaginable “treasure trove” of…

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Banksy hits New York City, but the city hits back

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As reported on The Verge. By Verge Staff Acclaimed street artist Banksy has crossed the pond from his native UK, and is now leaving his marks all around New York City. Since October 1st, he’s created upwards of 10 pieces as part of his month-long “residency” (to borrow a term from the professional art world), titled “Better Out Than In.” Banksy’s playful work often offers social or political commentary, and he hasn’t limited himself to sidewalks…

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Art Culture

New Yorkers miss chance to own an original Banksy for just $60

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As reported on The Verge. By Aaron Souppouris The latest part of Banksy’s multi-day New York City art show saw the street artist covertly put his art on sale at just $60 a piece. Although it’s difficult to put a value on the stenciled works, collectors’ appetite for original Banksy art is generally insatiable, and even the safest estimate would be tens of thousands of dollars per piece. There were dozens of stencils on sale at…

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Spectacular Microscopic Art Is Also World-Changing Science

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As reported on Wired. BY JAKOB SCHILLER Old plant tissue stained for teaching botany at Cambridge. Old plant tissue stained for teaching botany at Cambridge. Fluorescent proteins in bacterial biofilms. Crystals in polarized light (urea). Old plant tissue stained for teaching botany at Cambridge. Fluorescent proteins in plants. Old plant tissue stained for teaching botany at Cambridge (Corch tree). Crystals in polarized light (urea). Crystals in polarized light (urea). Oils. Fluorescent proteins in plants. Oils. Crystals…

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Art Automotive

The Most Incredible Custom Motorcycles of 2013

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As reported on Wired. BY DAMON LAVRINC Few machines are as ripe for customization as motorcycles. They’re pure mechanical simplicity. Two wheels, an engine, a transmission, some brakes and handlebars, and endless possibilities. Go to any motorcycle race and walk through the parking lot. You won’t find two bikes that are exactly alike. If dogs are a facsimile of their owners, motorcycles are their two-wheeled equivalent. Nobody understands this better than Chris Hunter. He’s the editor…

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See a boring monitor become a 3D light sculpture

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As reported on The Verge. By T.C. Sottek  Artist Benjamin Muzzin has spun the humble digital monitor into something much more fascinating in an installation called Full Turn. By taking a flat display and rotating it at a very high speed, Muzzin transformed what would have been a 2D image into a protean, 3D sculpture of light — one that twists, pulsates, ebbs, and grows with mesmerizing fluidity.   “With this project I wanted to explore the…

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Art Entertainment Games

Gran Turismo documentary ‘Kaz’ exposes series’ enigmatic creator (video)

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As reported on Engadget. By Timothy J. Seppala To celebrate 15 years of Gran Turismo, Sony is releasing a documentary about the obsessions of series creator Kazunori Yamauchi. Kaz: Pushing the Virtual Dividechronicles Yamauchi’s creative process via interviews with car makers and journalists, all keen to heap praise on the mastermind. While the trailer (embedded below) does get a little bit heavy-handed — with slightly dodgy comparisons to Magellan, for instance — it’s nice to see an influential game designer’s work…

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Art Automotive Culture

BMW unveils the production i8, a hybrid supercar to challenge Porsche and Ferrari

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As reported on The Verge. By Nathan Olivarez-Giles BMW has pulled the wraps off of the highly anticipated production version of its i8 hybrid supercar, and we’re thrilled to report that many of the qualities that made last year’s concept so exciting, so aggressive, and so sleek are still in place. The strikingly cool gullwing doors remain, as do the radical spoilers built into rear window and rear fenders of the car. The blue highlights on BMW’s…

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Art Photography

Live Double Exposures Mash Up Beautiful Views and Ordinary Objects

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As reported on Wired. BY REBECCA HORNE Tent camera image on ground. Rooftop view of the Brooklyn Bridge. 2011. Tent camera image on ground. View of the Grand Canyon from Trailview Overlook, Grand Canyon National Park. 2012. Tent camera image on ground. Rooftop view of Lower Manhattan. 2010. Tent camera image on ground. View of sea stack. Ruby Beach. Olympic National Park. Washington. 2012. Tent camera image on ground. View of the Golden Gate Bridge From…

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Art Culture Tech Trends

The Data Visualization Technology That Makes The America’s Cup Accessible To The Rest Of Us

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As reported on TechCrunch. by COLLEEN TAYLOR The experience of watching televised sporting events has evolved dramatically in recent years, with data visualization technology making it much easier for spectators at home to understand what’s really going on. Innovations such as the yellow “first down” line in televised football, the pitch and strike zone visualizations in televised baseball, and NASCAR’s racecar tracker have changed the way we all watch sports — and it turns out that…

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