Illusionator VideoArt: A $950 Conversation Starter
The Illusionator VideoArt “Ship of the Dead” haunted artwork features an old ship painting on actual canvas that suddenly comes to life with a bolt of lightning. The ship then sinks before your eyes while howling souls fly into the air and flames engulf the sinking vessel. The action comes to you from an LCD [...]
Memoria Clock is Supported By Its Own “Shadow”
The Memoria clock is inspired by 19th century French fireplace clocks, but the concept itself is very modern. Up close the cut metal looks almost pixelated and it is supported by its own “shadow.”
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Matchbook Notebooks Will Strike Up Some Inspiration
I have seen handmade matchbook notebooks in the past, but this version is slick and streamlined with tin covers based on vintage matchbooks and a notepad adorned with a matchstick print. It can even be hung on the wall as a piece of functional art. Size: 7-inches tall by 5-inches wide.
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People Belong to Elephant Sculpture: $76,000 Worth of Weirdness
The world renowned crystal artists at Daum in France have been making high-end sculptures for collectors since the late 19th century. Unfortunately, many of these sculptures are aimed squarely at the worst kind of consumer—insanely wealthy individuals with horrible taste. Case in point—this limited edition sculpture entitled “People Belong to Elephant.” According to the description, [...]
A Throne Fit For a Hip Hop King
Every king needs a throne, and rulers with a taste for urban chic will certainly find something to like in Ted Nemeth’s creation. It features hand tooled leather, customizable graffiti by NYC street artist BLKINK and brass knuckle accents. Unfortunately, a throne fit for a king is going to cost a king’s ransom at $5150. [...]
Origami Sticky Notes: Japanese Post-it Folding Art
Learn the traditional Japanese art of origami when you should be working thanks to these new sticky notes. There are 100 notes to a pack and each features instructions on how to transform the note into a simple origami model.
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Ski Bum 3000: Robots Rock The Slopes of the Future
Inspired by “the retro designs of old bowling alleys, diners and tine toys from the 30’s through the 60’s” artist Toby Fraley has designed a line of whimsical robot lamps that are sure to delight and confuse all who gaze upon them. Each design is handmade out of mostly recycled parts so don’t be shocked [...]
You Have Come to a Fork in the Carpet, Which Path Will You Choose?
Artist Dan Golden believes that art does not have to be confined to the walls alone, so he teamed up with an interior designer to create a line of playful yet “sophisticated” works integrated into luxurious New Zealand wool carpets. This particular version forces you to choose between the ordinary and the extraordinary—but there are [...]
Soopa Coin-Up Bros DIY Vinyl Arcade Cabinet
This confusingly creative vinyl contraption is the work of artist Erick Scarecrow. As a child he dreamed of creating his own arcade games without the “gray hairs of a big budget.” His solution was to develop a vinyl toy that users can decorate any way they please using paint, markers, pencils, etc (Soopa stickers are [...]
Sand-Goh For Unskilled Sand Castle Artisans
So you have creative vision but you lack the skills necessary to make your sand castle creations come to life—that’s where Sand Goh! comes in. The mold consists of 12 interchangeable blocks that feature four characters: a sea horse, turtle, octopus, and the Sand Goh! boy. When the molds are filled with wet sand and [...]
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