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Art
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Art: This Is How You Forge A Masterpiece
24 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pei-Shen Qian is a Chinese artist accused of being part of a R349 million art swindle, and is still at large. On Monday a US court document listed the methods Qian’s network is alleged to have used to fool collectors and experts. The New York Times is calling it a “forgers manual.”
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This Is What Drunk Elephants Look Like [Gallery]
23 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For the purpose of simply putting a smile on your collective dials, we thought we would show you what drunk elephants look like. Recently at the Singita Kruger National Park, a group of young elephants were seen stumbling and collapsing amongst each other in a seemingly drunken stupor. Apparently, when the fermented fruit of the […]
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Gabriel Garcia Marquez Is Dead – This Is Why He Mattered
22 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One of the world’s most renowned authors, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, died of pneumonia at the age of 87 this weekend. The man was a Nobel Prize winner, a friend of statesmen, and a pioneer of magical realism in literature. Get up to speed with the man, and his impact, below.
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Cape Town Is Getting A Brand New Performing Arts Festival
16 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The National Arts Festival in partnership with the city of Cape Town, announced that a new performing arts festival will be launched in Cape Town and surrounding areas later this year. Cape Town will get its very own Fringe Festival.
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Have You Seen What They’re Doing With The Grain Silos At The V&A Waterfront?
15 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For a long time the grain silos at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town have been standing abandoned, home only to rats, pigeons and seagulls. But no longer. A R500 million redevelopment project will transform the disheveled building into a modern art museum.
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Cellphones Feature In Banksy’s Latest Sketch
15 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Banksy’s latest piece is a social commentary on relationships and individuals’ social interactions through technology. But if you ask us, his new artwork is as stale as mouldy bread.
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Have You Considered How Drones Are About To Change Graffiti Forever? [VIDEO]
14 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
People are thinking of very creative ways to use aerial drones, ranging from aerial photography to delivery drones. The famous graffiti artist, Katsu is known for his innovation in the art form. His latest creation is a graffiti drone – check it out in action.
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The Story Behind That Window XP Horizon Image [VIDEO]
11 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Microsoft has recently shelved its famous operating system, Windows XP. Let’s take a trip down memory lane: here’s the story behind XP’s iconic default background, “Bliss.”
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You Need To See This Nic Cage Art
10 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nicolas Cage, the actor the internet loves to hate, has been the butt of many a joke, but somehow it has led us to this – the Nicolas Cage Art Party – an art exhibition solely dedicated to and inspired by Nic Cage. You need to see these masterpieces.
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George Bush Aimed To Shock With Nude Paintings [IMAGE]
04 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
George W. Bush will be remembered for his controversial decisions during his tenure as President of the US, but thanks to hackers we will remember him for his nude self portraits. Please enjoy the elderly statesman’s attempt at nude art.
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Remember The Artist Who Said He Would Lose His Virginity On Stage? This Is What Happened
03 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A while ago, artist Clayton Pettet claimed he would lose his virginity on stage under the guise of art. Well, the media took hold of his idea and his performance piece was highly anticipated. What happened? A sex stunt… And loads of bananas.
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New iPhone Case Lets You Take Pics Without Anyone Knowing
03 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
When someone rips out a smartphone to take a picture, it’s kinda obvious. No private eye, sneaky paparazzi or sly photographer can snap a pic of their target, without a smartphone sized bullseye spooking their prey. This new light-bending iPhone 5 cover, COVR Photo, solves this tricky conundrum.
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You Won’t Believe These Drawings Of Eyes Aren’t Photographs [GALLERY]
26 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We lost interest in coloured pencils the moment we got out of kindergarten. But this 19-year-old kid is bringing them back, showing their artistic potential in these hyperrealistic drawings. Take a look at Jose Vergara’s incredibly detailed works of art.
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Art Student Makes Car Invisible [VIDEO]
26 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This artwork takes a new spin on not remembering where you parked your car. Even if you remembered where it was parked, you might not be able to spot it. Check out how Sara Watson used paint to create an almost invisible car.
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F-16 Pilot’s Selfie Puts Yours To Shame
25 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Participants in the Norwegian military’s annual Cold Response exercise have been encouraged by their senior officers to take snapshots of themselves during their day-to-day activities. So naturally one jerk had to top everyone by nailing a selfie while piloting an F-16.
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Wow! Check Out Sony’s World Photography Awards Winners
18 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Check out the winning photographs of the Open and Youth categories of the 2014 Sony’s World Photography Awards. This year Sony’s World Photography Awards had to select the winners from 70,000 entries from around the world. These are some of the best amateur photographs you’re likely to see.
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Got An Idea? Live On This Island For Free While You Work On It
17 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Throughout history, creatively inclined people have had to sometimes rely on a rich benefactor for financial backing, while their ideas are still in the teething phase. “Ideas Island” is project by Fredrik Härén which allows creatives to stay on one of three private islands for free.
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Incredible Photos From The Hindu Festival Of Colours
14 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve all become familiar with the Holi Festival recently as the experience has been brought to South African Shores with our own Holi One Festival in Cape Town and Jozi. For those of you who haven’t yet had the chance to run around like a hooligan with a bunch of happy hippies throwing colourful powder […]
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It Looks Like A Parrot, But It’s Not A Parrot [AMAZING]
14 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We had to have a second look, just to make sure it wasn’t a parrot. Ornithologist and appreciators of the human body will get a kick out of this. This amazing piece of art has transformed this woman into a bloody parrot.
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Vespa Camera: Perfect For Joy Ride Documentation [IMAGES]
13 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The streets of hot spots around the world are filled to the brim with Vespa riders clad in manicured beards, retro glasses and Apple products. Vesparados now have a new accessory – the Vespa styled digital camera.
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This Interactive Image From The Top Of 1 World Trade Center, Is Epic
11 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This view has been 12 years in the making, and it is spectacular. Following 9/11, only a building of grand scale would be able to claim back the skyline of Manhattan. Nearing completion, One World Trade Center does just that. This interactive image by TIME allows you to see New York from the momentous building’s perspective, 1,776 feet (541 m) up in the air.
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This Photographer Made $15 000 In A Day Using His Instagram Account
11 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Starving artists and freelancers are far too familiar with the impending threat of bills. Brooklyn-based photographer, Daniel Arnold had no idea where he was going to get the next month’s rent. So on the eve of his 34th birthday, the desperate Arnold decided to sell some prints on his Instagram account as a last resort.
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Italians Are Freaking Out Over This Image Of Michelangelo’s David [IMAGE]
10 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Italians are up in arms about this advertisement by ArmaLite. Puns out of the way, the image of Michelangelo’s David wielding an assault rifle instead of his trusted slingshot has Italians freaking out. David would have made quick work of Goliath with this beast of a gun.
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This Is How You Can Use Getty Stock Photos For Free
07 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A radical change in strategy by the world’s largest photo provider, Getty Images, will allow online content creators to use some of their images for free. Getty is proposing the use of embedding, similar to embedding YouTube videos, for their stock images.
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Google Maps Has Underwater Street View And It’s Awesome [VIDEO]
03 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Who actually uses Google’s Street View for directions anymore? We use it for our casual Sunday stroll through Parisian cobbled streets, and sitting next to blurry faced cafe patrons enjoying a croissant and a coffee. Google has recently added more underwater Street View maps, perfect for a scuba adventure from your desktop.
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Amazing Video Shows Man Ageing Over 25 Years [VIDEO]
28 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You might have seen this type of project before, but not with this dedication. A couple of months, years, a decade? No, Karl Baden has been doing this for nearly a quarter of a century.
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How To Take Photos Of Your Kid Or Cat And Not Suck At It [INFOGRAPHIC]
25 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Are you upset that your coworkers aren’t liking your baby or kitten photo posts? The combination of bad camera angles, shoddy lighting and atrocious styling could be the problem. This infographic offers helpful tips at capturing that growing baby bump or rampaging toddler on your smartphone camera. We reckon it applies to pet photos, too.
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Attention Designers: Share Your Designs On Twitter And Earn Design Dollars, Prizes
21 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re a delegate at this year’s Design Indaba and you share your design via Twitter, you’ll earn Design Dollars to redeem at the DID store, and the chance to win a professionally rendered schematic drawing, prototype and trademark of their design. Quite mean.
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Check Out These Cartoon Versions Of Famous R-Rated Film Scenes, Including Pulp Fiction [GALLERY]
21 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is the coolest yet most bizarre “children’s” book ever. ‘Movies R Fun!’ will have you tucking in your kids with the famous words of Buffalo Bill – “It rubs the lotion on its skin, or else it gets the hose again.”
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Calling Young Artists: Win R150,000 Cash, And A Study Trip To Paris [COMPETITION]
19 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You’ve heard of the term, “suffering for your art,” right? There’s a reason why the object of that sentence is art, and not “TPS reports”. TPS reports are hard, because they’re boring. Great art is special because it actually takes something away from the artist; blood, sweat, and tears – sometimes quite literally. That’s why […]
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