This is a really wonderful project and I would urge many (myself included, of course) to join the noble effort. The Children’s Literacy Campaign created this charming PSA featuring some of the most beloved literary characters to rally people behind the Book People Unite movement and help get books in the hands of kids [...]
Two Russian artists aka, People Too, are known for their stunning paper craft. Here, they bring sheet music to life with delightful illustrations of various everyday activities. From dinner and dancing, to work and play, the sheet music is bursting with life. View more here.
‘Celestial Lights’ is Ole C. Salomonsen’s second video project. It is a fantastic stop motion video about the northern lights. The video was shot in the northern parts of Norway, Finland, and Sweden during autumn, 2011 and winter and spring, 2012. Salomonsen describes his work process this way: “The video is a merge of [...]
Korean artist Ji Young Shon experiments with ordinary indoor lamp lighting reflecting simplicity and curiosity. In her Pinch me!/Crack me!/Tear me! series, Shon experiments with the way the glow from a light bulb can be filtered through various physical surfaces. By stretching elastic fabric over a square frame, she created an interactive lampshade structure [...]
Lollipop, NBC, Slinky, beach ball, gay pride flag, Rubik’s cube, and Apple. See them up close here. via
This is one of the most inspiring talks I have heard in a while. A noble idea that touches the heart as well as the mind. In this rare clip from 1972, legendary psychiatrist and Holocaust-survivor Viktor Frankl delivers a powerful message about the human search for meaning — and the most important gift [...]
Filmed in 1955, the video shows how glasses can be fashionable and glamorous. Also, tips are offered on choosing the right pair of specs in terms of frame color and shape for a woman’s face. I need a pair of new eyeglasses and I’m inspired. Perhaps it’s time for me to go retro. [...]
There are times when no meal can be as satisfying as a good sandwich. Perhaps the rich and diverse existence of it attests to that appetite. Here, you find celebrity chefs, designers, and artists celebrating the sliced bread and the good stuff between it with their unique visual flair. Check out other [...]
Walk Off the Earth collaborated with O2 to cover Malvina Reynolds song “Little Boxes” using boxes transformed into instruments. Just wonderful. And an online friend shared this interesting background story about this song: “Little Boxes” is a song written by Malvina Reynolds in 1962, which became a hit for her friend Pete Seeger in [...]
The Maneki Neko, literally meaning Beckoning Cat, Lucky Cat, or Money Cat in Japanese, is a common figurine which is believed to bring luck and prosperity. The Lucky Cat waves with the raised left paw and holds a historic coin in front of it with the right one. The Lucky Cat as talisman is [...]
