This has been making the blog rounds, but I still want to call attention to John Nolan’s awesome animatronic creations. The combination of robotics and “organic” looking materials (like this fine fellow’s gums) is creepy genius.
See the rest here.
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Now here’s a novel idea: the edible wedding dress.
This is more like a performance art piece! I wonder if she screams as people cut into it…
And I can’t even imagine all the work that went into a checkered cake of this size.
Seen on Neatorama.
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Why is Dino Snores only for children? A sleepover in London’s Natural History Museum sounds fantastic!
Dino Snores is suitable for children aged 8-11 years old. Accompanying adults are free. There must be a minimum of 5 children and 1 adult in your group.
Experience lots of thrilling activities and stalk the corridors as night descends and shrouds the huge hulking form of Tyrannosaurus Rex in shadows.
Activities include:
* a torch-lit tour of some of our famous galleries including the Dinosaurs
* snuggling down at midnight after the fun in the shadow of our Central Hall Diplodocus skeleton for the night.The morning after, tuck into breakfast and other fun activities before the Museum opens its doors to the public.
SIGN ME UP! How do I become the “accompanying adult?”
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I absolutely love Bryonie Porter’s collection of wallpapered furniture. This is great way to spruce up an old piece, or add a little color to a room.
Some are beautifully subtle as well.
See the rest of the collection here.
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Here’s a way to make a lasting impression at your next classy party: fancy aquatic head accessories.
As a card-carrying introvert, perhaps I should begin wearing these because they are sure to spark conversation.
Uploaded by Mary Pattavina from Pretty Good Things on Flickr.
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I’ve posted about Fernando Vicente before, but this time I’d like to cover his incredible Anatomias series. Look at this collection of gorgeous fembots and their (unlikely though beautifully detailed) inner machinery.
See a few more here.
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I came across Brandon Maldonado’s website in an image search for day of the Dead inspired art. What a little treasure trove it was…
There is a great deal of expression in Maldonado’s work. Big eyes, distorted limbs, decorated decay…
See more here.
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I was beyond impressed by this submission to the AARP U@50 video contest. Absolutely brilliant (and the contestant is only 20 years old).
Isn’t it lovely to know such inspiring young minds exist?
Found here.
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This post is really just a photo and my reaction to it: this piece of furniture looks hungry.
Despite my love of Victorian style, I’d be afraid this thing would devour and digest me. There’s no shortage of “artistic” furniture design aimed at looking menacing, but this one has unintentional sinister appeal.
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I wanted to post about John Purlia a while back, but I wasn’t able to save images from the website (appropriately titled Wind Up Dreams and Vinyl Nightmares).
These photo collages of vintage toys, kitsch and ephemera are rather close to my heart because Mr. Purlia and I have a surprising amount of artifacts and images in common (particularly the Kewpie dolls and robots).
I’ve been wanting to get my hands on one of those devils!
I’m not going to spoil it by typing them out here, but all of these little vignettes have titles that further add to to narrative. They are really fun to look at.
See more in the galleries.
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