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If you happen to be in Nagoya, you'll definitely enjoy the Nabana no Sato Annual Winter Illumination. Nabana no Sato Flower Park is a botanical garden on the island of Nagashima in Kuwana. This ethereal display of over 7 million LED lights are light every night until end of March 2013.…

Artists can be so genius! Take a look at these miniature artworks made from feathers by American artist Chris Maynard. With feathers as his canvas and tools such as eye surgery scissors, forceps, scalpels, and magnifiers, the results are truly incredible. Plus, what's more special with his pieces is that he only uses feathers from private…

Lukas Kozmus have accidentally picked up an interesting hobby while travelling around India, thru Nepal, Indonesia and Berlin. His eye for capturing stimulating photos clearly shows in each photo. Whether it is as ordinary as a rainy street or breathtaking landscapes. All are absolutely gorgeous. Here are some of his most interesting photos which were taken in his trips…

One of Colombian artist Diana Beltran Herrera's paper bird sculpture collection is this series called Salida de campo which means Field Trip. The artist assembled paper bird pieces in different poses as they would act in their naturalistic environment. You'll see one peaking thru the branches, landing on its feet or sipping…

Most of us would agree that we need to stretch our brain cells once in a while and let our imagination ran free so as to keep our minds working and avoid stagnation. Check out these clever illustrations by ingenious artists Adri Bodor and Mark Szulyovsky who came up with negative space posters…

Powder, is a series by photographer Marcel Christ. Brightly colored powder were captured at the right moment as it's thrown and mixed mid-air. The vibrant explosion resulted in stunning rainbow images.…

A garbage truck wouldn't be the first place you'd think of building a mobile home but here's a beautiful example. Built inside a standard UNICAT garbage truck, all your basic needs is fit inside this tiny shelter. It has a bedroom, office, bathroom and a cozy lounge.

It also features a small skylight that provides natural lighting that makes it look bigger, warmer and more…

Artist Rebecca Wilson has created a series that intends to underscore wasteful consumerism. Taking inspiration from a paper cup that has been considered as a representation of the throwaway culture. she then came up with a project that deals with ceramic styling and transposing materials. Check out these adorable paperware that…

Architect Brian Mac of Vermont based studio Birdseye Building designed the Cantilever Lake House in Dunmore. This project celebrates the simplistic yet artfully crafted design of a contemporary home in the woods.…

Pittsburg based artists Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth have been making intricate artwork using conventional printmaking since 2006. Their latest and biggest hand-carved project is called The Moon. The drawing was done on a block of 3/4" Birch…

There really is something with the moon that leaves people staring at it mesmerized and I guess artist Leonid Tishkov is one of those. His visual poetic installation dubbed as Private Moon is truly spellbinding! ♥

The artist says:

In its unusual position within a land­scape, in a stretch of…

Five years ago, Academy of Fine Arts design students, Adnan Alagic, Bojan Kanlic and Amila Hrustic teamed in designing this symbolic looping bridge that bring together the secular and spiritual. The project dubbed as 'Festina Lente' means 'make haste, slowly' in Latin.

In the middle of the bridge are two benches for people to meet and interact. At night, the structure is lit…

Poland and the Czech Republic has an amazing view of the mountains. In this series by Polish photographer Boguslaw Strempel you'll see and appreciate more how spectacularly beautiful they are.

What makes this picture perfect shot different is that Boguslaw didn't capture the sunrise. Rather, he captured the dramatic interlacing of the sunbeams as it hits…

Hmmm... Christmas has passed and still you haven't thought of something to give for your loved ones? Well, it's never too late when it comes from the heart. Here's a unique treat for you. Artist Dale Keys offers something refreshing through his cute and bubbly illustrations. You may choose a design from his collection which could be finalized as a framed art print, stretched canvass, stationery card, iphone case,…

Claudio Benghi and Gloria Ronchi of Aether and Hemera collaborated for a festive and enjoyable installation called Voyage. 'Voyage' installation consists of three hundred floating 'paper boats', encasing coloured dynamic LED lights that come alive at night in the Middle Dock of …

Have a blessed Christmas everyone! Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? Yes, they are not though it can also be said that it is statistically possible. In 1885, Wilson Alwyn Bentley attempted to find identical snowflakes by photographing thousands of them with a microscope that paved the…

Finland is famous for magnificent views of the northern lights. If you're looking for that perfect place to enjoy the sky spectacle while lying on a comforts of a bed you may want to check out this glass igloo.

Glass igloo provides an one of a kind…

This former water tower was converted into a chic and sleek home by Leigh Osbourne and Graham Voce. The structure is a 99 foot tall brick clad building located in the midst of London. With its traditional exterior and modern interiors, this home is a beautiful…

Spain based firm Fran Silvestre Architects designed the Acantillado House located in Calpe, Alicante. This contemporary home is an example of a structure that respects the natural terrain.

Description by Fran Silvestre…