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You Throw These Out Every Day, But She Gives Them New Life As Beautiful Art

When it comes to drinking tea, there’s nothing more satisfying than getting that nasty little tea bag out of your mug and into the garbage can. Even though they steep into something that we all love, the little packets are less than appealing when they become saturated messes. But artist Ruby Silvious could not agree with that statement less. The Tacloban City-born creator has a passion for repurposing what most of us see as trash into evocative works of art, and one of her collections — fittingly […]

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This Artist’s Inspirational Mission Redefines The Concepts Of Shame And Memory

Art is often thought about from the perspective of the viewer. It makes sense, because viewership is the practice of many, and creation is the practice of relatively few. But let’s take a step back and consider the fact that creative work lives a long, unseen life before it ends up in front of us. In many ways, what goes into the creation of a piece is far more profound than anything we could possibly take away from it. Artist Stephanie Calvert is more than a little […]

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Have An Above-Ground Pool? Up The Luxury Factor With This Awesome Deck Project

Nothing screams summer luxury quite like having an in-ground pool to come home to when the weather’s warm. And nothing says “I’m going to spend an exorbitant amount of time and money on maintenance” quite like having an in-ground pool either. They might be beautiful, but they also require a lot of upkeep. For that reason, most people opt for above-ground pools when it comes to beating the heat. But who says you have to sacrifice luxury when you go with the latter option? Not this guy. […]

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They Just Needed A Chance, And These City Workers Helped Them In The Best Way

Every year, thousands of college graduates feel the harsh reality that comes along with sending out hundreds of job applications and getting one or two interviews in return. If professional life is that rough on people who are fresh out of college (and likely being supported by Mom and Dad in the interim), imagine how hard it would be to find a job after you’ve lost everything. While many jump to negative conclusions about homeless people, the fact of the matter is that any one of us […]

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She Held The Longest Vigil In U.S. History, And Now It’s Time To Honor Her Legacy

It’s no secret that we live in an increasingly socially conscious world. While plenty of people want nothing to do with political correctness, there’s something to be said for young people who commit themselves to making the world a more inclusive place in the face of unrelenting criticism. But the outspoken activism of this generation is not without precedent. In fact, one woman by the name of Concepcion Picciotto committed herself to social activism not only before most of us were born, but before our parents ever […]

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We All Made Sand Art As Kids, But What This Guy Does Is On Another Level

Was I the only one who slayed the sand-art game back in the day? Probably not. I remember my mom and dad covering the kitchen table and letting me have at it as a kid, at which point I proceeded to fill hollow stars and ponies with sand in every color under the sun. Were they museum-worthy works of art? No. Did my parents cringe a little bit every time I requested a sand session? You bet. And that’s what makes artist Tim Bengel‘s process so satisfying […]

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