According to my dictionary, adhesive tape is defined as “a long thin piece of cloth or paper coated with adhesive” that is “used for binding or fastening”. However, Mark Khaisman´s jaw-dropping works proof adhesive tape to be an excellent tool for great art brought to live by light. See for yourself…
Month: February 2012
The Máori call the North Island of New Zealand “Te Ika-a-Māui”, “the fish of Maui”. Legend claims that Maui was an untalented fisherman who hid in his brothers´boat to join them on their fishing trip. They refused to give him bait, so he broke his nose and used his blood on his grandmother´s magic jawbone to catch fish. He ended up pulling up a really big one – the North Island =) Whether you believe the story or not, here are more beautiful pics taken in Te Ika-a-Māui….
Tipping Teacup
This week you shouldn´t miss out on marvelous tree carvings created by an anonymous Bansky-like guerrilla artist. You are also invited to get to know a “magnetic boy” called Bogdan and learn about the recently discovered waterworld planet GJ1214b. Besides, it´s time to feel sorry for all Haitians. Last but not least, you might want to know how to start a fire with ice. Check out this week´s news highlights.
Multicolr Search Lab
When looking for nice photographs you are likely to search for images related to a specific topic. Today, I would like to introduce you to an online tool that allows you to filter more than 10 million Flickr images according to the colors you prefer. It´s great, check it out.
Yet another exciting week has gone by. Scientists once again proof that size doesn´t matter by discovering the tiniest chameleon in Madagascar. Hollywood finally awards the creator of the longest-running comedy show…about time after 23 years, don´t you think? German President Wulff gives chancellor Merkel a hard time and finally resigns after one “mistake” too many. Let´s hope that this exemplifies Assad to follow the U.N. General Assembly resolution. Him stepping down might at last end violence in Syria.
Bart Simpson´s Naked Skate
Happy Birthday Simpsons! More than 23 years ago, Matt Groening created the satirical parody of a middle class American family – The Simpsons. Marge, Homer, Bart, Lisa and Maggie hold the record for longest-running comedy show and their creator Matt finally got the long-deserved Hollywood Star last Tuesday. Everyone knows the fun yellow creatures and most of us love them. On Sunday 19 February, the 500th episode will air in the US. To keep you entertained while longing for Sunday to approach, I would like to introduce you to a fun free online game – Bart Simpson´s Naked Skate.