Art & Design
Explore art and design that push creative boundaries, from innovative architecture and visual art to unusual objects, bold concepts, and remarkable design.
Explore art and design that push creative boundaries, from innovative architecture and visual art to unusual objects, bold concepts, and remarkable design.

Classical Rock: Skull Violin
Are you a violinist in need of a new, edgier image? Do people think you’re soft because you play a classical instrument? Well before…
SADNESS: Barbie & Ken Behind The Scenes
One would assume Barbie lives the perfect life (I mean, if you don’t count her hoarding addiction). But you know what they say: money…

Smokey Science! Microscope Glass Pipe
This is a glass pipe shaped like a microscope. The piece is a collaboration (because two pot heads are better than one!) by Elbo…

Nerdy Manicures… Nerdicures?
This is a series of geeky manicures by Leslie of Polish Art Addiction. There’s something for everyone, like Mario Bros, Kirby, Star Trek, TMNT,…
Get A Tour of the Louvre On Your Nintendo DS
What’s really great about the fact that the Louvre put out an audio-visual tour of the museum on the Nintendo DS (aside from it…
That’s Some Nice Looking Nori
Presentation is important with sushi, or so I’ve heard. I’m usually too busy stuffing my face with roll after roll to notice. But if…
Watch An Artist Crack An Egg With Paint
Even a really well done still life photo can be kind of dull depending on the subject matter. Once you’ve seen one bowl of…

The World’s First All Diamond Ring
This is The World’s First Diamond Ring. As in, it’s carved completely from one big-ass rock. The project was designed and executed by Shawish…
Amazing Water Clock in Osaka
It seems that the folks at Osaka Station City couldn’t decide if they should install a giant clock, water fountain or artwork, so they…
Chocolate Skulls Cast From Real Human Skull
These chocolate skulls by Marina Malvada give “death by chocolate” a remarkably literal-looking interpretation. The original collection included dark chocolate, semisweet chocolate, and Bone,…

Gangster Wrap Gift Wrapping Paper
Y’all know me, I’m forever tryina keep it gangsta. I’m not about to slip up again and wrap my homie’s gift in some corny…

Mink Fur Coat Turned Mink Fur Commode
If PETA protesters would rather go naked than wear fur, do you think they’ll cut fiber out of their diets in protest of fur…