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Inside The Museum of Modern Art
When you visit The Museum of Modern Art, you take time to appreciate the work that went into the art, but there's also an enormous amount of work that goes into displaying it. This is why MoMA is taking you behind-the-scenes for an inside look at what it takes to run the place in their new documentary series — At The Museum. For the first episode, the staff meticulously prepares to ship 200 pieces from artists like Picasso and de Kooning to Pairs. At the same time, the rest of the crew get a new set of exhibits ready for installation.
Star Wars Speeder Bike Costume
If you think your costume is great, wait until you watch see this Star Wars speeder bike replica cruising the streets of New York. Built by Lithium Cycles over their Super 73 electric bike, this speedster is a ridable prop that could have been in a Star Wars movie. Watch how they made in their making-of video here.
Horror VHS Artwork
Vintage VHS boxes were an art of their own. They were creepy, grotesque, and quite frankly f*cked up. None more so than the films of the 80s. Just walking through the aisle at your local Blockbuster could give you nightmares. But from the bizarre pictures to the warning labels, everything on the cover was a strategic form of the AIDA Advertising Method.
Carousel to The Twilight Zone
In Binghamton, New York, there's a carousel that inspired a time-traveling episode of The Twilight Zone. A bronze plaque at the park recognizes show creator Rod Serling and the ride's contribution to one of the best episodes of the series. When the carousel was due for restoration, it got a Twilight Zone-themed makeover.
Shawna Peterson's Handmade Neon Signs
Shawna Peterson has been making neon signs in Bay Area shop for almost 30 years. From clients like Dolby to a local laundromat, Shawna has done it all. Here she sits done and talks about the process and what motivates her to keep making art in light.
Restoring Cuba's Classic Neon Signs
Classic cars aren't the only retro artifacts Cuba has been preserving for decades. The capital has been glowing with the fluorescent hue of neon signs since the '40s and '50s. With his project Havana light, artist Kadir López Nieves is restoring the city's abandoned signs one-by-one and putting the electric art pieces back on display.
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Keeps Hair Loss Products
We don't like to talk about it, but 2 out of 3 guys start losing their hair by age 35. Keeps know that the sooner you take action, the better, and gives you access to the only two FDA approved hair loss products for about $1 a day. To get started, go to their website, answer a few questions, and a doctor will send the right hair loss medications for you. The first month is free, and there's no easier way to keep the hair you still have.
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Finex Cast Iron Skillet
Durable. Versatile. Superior heat retention. Just a few of the reasons cast iron has been the cookware of choice for centuries. Keeping these time-honored characteristics intact, Portland-based Finex has updated the kitchen staple to create a modern heirloom skillet that's polished ultra-smooth for searing and frying, while its deep walls and construction make it also perfect for baking. Unlike traditional designs, the skillet has an octagon shape, creating multiple spouts for cleaner pours, and sports an innovative spring handle that stays cool longer. The Finex skillet arrives pre-seasoned with organic flaxseed oil.
12" Skillet / Size: 19.5" x 12.5" x 4" / Cooking Surface: 9.75" / Weight: 8.5 lbs.
Cooking Methods: Gas, Induction, Electric, Oven, Grill, Fire
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LEGO Millennium Falcon Time-Lapse
It's the biggest, most expensive LEGO kit yet — the massive, 7,500-piece Millennium Falcon. To compete the whole thing could take you days, weeks maybe. But with the magic of time-lapse, it'll only take about 90 seconds.
Art for the Instagram Era
Instant Instagram-approved selfies — that's the goal behind popup art exhibits like Color Factory. Designed as an interactive art gallery, the installations encourage visitors to photograph themselves in the carefully constructed exhibits, providing the perfect selfie in the age of Instagram.
The House of Bricks
In Billund, Denmark, there's a house devoted to bricks. The LEGO House is the epicenter of all things LEGO, housing an incredible collection of brickwork and a museum dedicated to those famous blocks. WIRED spoke with Bjarke Ingels, architect of LEGO's very own Mecca, about the inspiration behind his design and his own love of bricks.
Junkyard Scupltor
One man's trash is another man's treasure. For sculptor John Lopez, that statement is literally true. Lopez takes scrap metal and discarded tools and turns them into intricate, wild west-themed sculptures. Bulls, horses, and other western fauna come to life in a twisted fusion of metal made in the artists South Dakota shop.
Solving Problems with Design
Observe, ideation, prototype, test. Four basic, intuitive steps that seem too simple to be so powerful. IDEO designed products — like PalPilots, notebook computers, and a more-affordable mouse for a company called Apple. But now, IDEO designs experiences — the steps remain the same. CEO Tim Brown talked with Vox about the design process and looking for problems that need solving.
Creating the Leica M10
Founded by Ernst Leitz in 1924, Leica has been making some of the best optics for almost 100 years. A lot has changed since then — but Leica's commitment to quality hasn't. Go behind the scenes in Leica's factory to watch the painstaking assembly of Leica's M10 camera.
Creating Neon with Montreal's Neon Family
In a converted two-story industrial building in Montreal, the Ateleir Neon Family is keeping the light alive. Gérald Collard and his company create commercial art in neon signs, with complex designs that are more than just a logo or call to eat at Joe's. And when Gérald isn't bending tubes, he's teaching — 25 years at the Espace Verre glass school.
The Color of Game of Thrones
Winter is coming. If fact, it's already here, and the color palette of Game of Thrones has changed with the seasons. Vox broke down the colors of every episode of every season and analyzed them to see how the change — and just like winter, the show is getting darker all the time.
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SimpliSafe Home Security
SimpliSafe teamed up with global design firm IDEO to create a home security experience more beautiful, powerful and intuitive than ever before. Rebuilt from the ground up with new safeguards to create a latticework of protection against intruders, power outages, downed Wi-Fi, crowbars and everything in between. Sensors are half the size with double the range. The system's wireless Keypad is soft, smooth and wakes with a touch. SimpliSafe also announced that a video doorbell, outdoor camera, and smart lock will be available soon, as well as voice integration with Amazon's Alexa. The all-new SimpliSafe is smaller, faster, and stronger, offered at the same revolutionary price that made SimpliSafe the fastest growing home security company in the nation.
Presented by SimpliSafe.
Ledbury Cadet Blue Clarendon Plaid Shirt
Designed for a casual yet sophisticated look, the Cadet Blue Clarendon Shirt from Ledbury is a perfect option as temperatures rise. It's made using lightweight 100% linen so you'll stay cool, while the navy, cadet blue, red and white large plaid provide a fresh look for just about any occasion. Ideal with a pair of jeans, the shirt features reinforced buttons with tension threading so they stay fastened, and is finished with a button-down collar and shortened body. Available in slim and classic fit in sizes S - XXL.
Presented by Ledbury.
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Keeping Neon Glowing in Texas
At Big Dog Neon in Lockhart, Texas, Kit Tunningley has been keeping the neon lights on for 38 years. The rise of cheap LED signage has folded many of the other neon businesses, but 500 signs later, Kit is still going strong.
How to MS Paint Like a Master
Picasso was a painter. Newton was a scientist. Thorpe was an athlete. They were all artists, working in different mediums. The lowly MS Paint gets a rap for being a basic art program, good only for crude meme handwriting and blocky pixel art. But as Vox shows you, even crude tools can create masterpieces.
The Future of Photography
For the first 150 years, photography saw only incremental changes. Cameras still used film and lenses, and it took a darkroom and chemicals to process the images. But in the 21st century, the world of photography saw two major shifts — from film to digital, and the decline of bulky, purpose-built cameras to the camera-equipped smartphone. But where does photography go from here? COOPH looks at where photography is, and where it could be going.
Letter Like an Architect
While writing by hand might be a dying art in our digital world, good penmanship is one of the finest arts around. If you've ever looked at an architectural drawing or schematic and wondered how to write in that distinctive style, look no further. How to Architect shows you how to easily get that super-precise look to your handwriting.
Logan VFX
Hollywood stunt doubles are no secret. Aside from a rare few, actors have been pawning off their dangerous action stunts for years. With advancements in CGI, digital doubles allow close-range action shots are more real than ever. While working on Logan, visual effects studio Image Engine reveals how they morphed Hugh Jackman and his stunt double to create the ultimate Wolverine.
More Animated Book Covers
Two years ago, Henning M. Lederer had an idea: What if all those abstract academic book covers you came across in the library had animated covers? Henning found another trove of material, and has set another series of covers in motion.
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A Lesson In Drone Photography
Drones — a photographer's best friend — can capture shots that are unattainable by humans. Their aerial angle allows for a new perspective on action shots and scenic landscapes. They can even make something as simple as a backyard barbecue more interesting. If you're new to drones or just looking to expand your portfolio. here are seven great tips for capturing summer moments from above.
Indian Motorcycle Tattoo Ink
Motorcycles and tattoos — two things that have a history so intertwined you can't separate them. Former motocross racer Carey Hart knows all about tattoos and bikes and has partnered with the Indian Motorcycle Company to produce a very special ink. Indian Motorcycle Ink is made from carbon collected from a burnout Carey did on his Indian Super Hooligan. Bikes and tattoos have never had so much in common.
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2017 International Drone Photography Winners
2017 is the fourth year of National Geographic and Dronestagram's Drone Photography Contest. Thousands of photographers gave their view of the world from the top, and the winners are in. Here's the best of the best from this year's entries.
Game of Thrones Sand Animation
Artist Tetiana Galitsyna works in an unusual medium — sand. For the upcoming seventh season of Game of Thrones, the artist went through the main cast of characters, creating and then erasing them in real-time, making an amazing animation.
The Origin Of The '80s Aesthetic
Bright colors. Crazy Patterns. These bold graphics are what define '80s design and they can all be contributed to The Memphis Group. After their first show in 1981, the Milan-based design studio inspired a decade with their Postmodern furniture made from asymmetrical shapes and vibrant colors. Although their furniture never made it into anyone's homes, their influences can be seen throughout the era in everything from fashion to music.
Fine Art with Basic School Supplies
Art supplies are expensive. But do you really need a $400 pencil to draw an awesome picture? Of course not. Peter Draws got a composition book, some No. 2 pencils, a sharpener and erasers from a fan — and set about proving you don't have go broke to be an artist.
A Continuous Shape
Anna Rubincam is rare among artists. Anna is a stonecarver, creating works from massive, heavy pieces of stone — the last of a dying craft. Eyes & Ears followed with Anna while she created a portrait from start to finish, working a raw chunk of rock into an amazing human likeness.
Every Game of Thrones Death Drawn by Hand
There's been so much death in Game of Thrones that it's a wonder anyone is still alive. And while we've all seen the many death compilations, HansoArt has taken it to the next level: Hand-drawing every major character death over the entire series.
