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12 Historic Abandoned Boats, Ships and Docks

6 hours ago

(images via: divenorway, hyperfish, vigidal and sanjuan) Like trains, ships once played a much larger part in the worldwide economy than they do now. Their reach has been significantly reduced with the advent of …

Tagged: architecture, environment, urban, urbanism, abandonments, urban images

Fantastic Plastic: 20 Essential Works of LEGO Art

Oct 6, 2008

LEGO … it’s the best thing to come out of Denmark since, er, danishes. Much more than just a children’s toy, LEGO pieces make ideal artist material due to their exceptionally versatile design. These 20 essential works …

Tagged: art, photography, design, travel, lego, various, urban art, add new tag

Whimsical Balloon Sculptures of Jason Hackenwerth

Oct 5, 2008

(Part Two in an Eight-Part Series on Brilliant and Unusual Artists of the World) Being an artist, of course, necessitates a certain amount of creativity. There are some artists who are able to constantly surprise with …

Tagged: street art, urban art, urbanism, street view, urban images, urban videos

5 Epic Panoramic and 360-Degree Photographers

Oct 2, 2008

One of the limitations of photography has always been the camera’s limited field of view. Even the fanciest and most technologically advanced camera can’t match the ability of the human viewer to see the entire …

Tagged: travel, street art, urban art, urban images

15 Artistic Faces and Interpretations of Lady Liberty

Oct 1, 2008

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free!” These words, bronzed into the foundation of the Statue of Liberty have been a symbol of hope and freedom for nearly two centuries. And while …

Tagged: art, history, culture, urban, america, statue, liberty, various, monument