It’s fall! That means it’s time to get excited about pumpkin spiced anything, Halloween, and of course, the beautiful falling leaves. But there’s someone who’s even more excited about autumn than you are, if you can believe it. Her name is Joanna Wiraka. And she is a leaf artist. You might remember Wiraka’s work from…
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This artist is showcasing a new form of graffiti to shed light on deforestation.
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When Philippe Echaroux, a French street artist, heard about how deforestation is affecting the Surui tribe in the Brazilian Amazon, he decided to throw a massive spotlight on it literally. He did this by creating portraits of Surui tribe members, then projecting them in light, using the Amazon as his canvas. He calls this method…
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Kumail Nanjiani hilariously reassures anyone fearing change in Hollywood.
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Kumail Nanjiani is an ambassador we need. The 40-year-old actor, writer, and proud nerd has been making audiences laugh for years in shows like “Silicon Valley,” and he’s currently reaching a wider audience with his critically acclaimed film, “The Big Sick.” During a segment of the 90th Academy Awards, Nanjiani also offered a hilariously reassuring…
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A Musician Was Playing His Guitar In The Subway When Something Beautiful Happened
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Street musician Damiyr was playing his guitar in the subway when something incredible happened. He’s used to people stopping to listen to his mesmerizing voice, but he never expected a trained dancer to accompany his performance that day. That’s exactly what dancer Brandon Gray did when Damiyr started performing “One Day/Reckoning” by Asaf Avidan. This…
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He Left His Old Life Behind To Create Something Absolutely Beautiful
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After spending years as a goldsmith and immersing himself in the beauty of metalwork, artist Benjamin Werner left his job behind to start something new. Endlessly fascinated by the contrast between wood and precious metal, he created a line of stunning jewelry called “Silva Aurea.” In the artist’s words, the name represents “handmade jewelry, great…
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She Creates Artwork With Something That You Probably Have Sitting In Your Shed
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Every day, we’re confronted with the fact that the Earth needs our help. With climate summits and grassroots campaigns springing up everywhere, it’s hard to ignore the fact that we need to change the ways in which we approach consumption and production. One artist with salvaged beauty in mind is a creator by the name…
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5 things I learned as a foster dog parent and the 1 reason why I keep doing it
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As a foster parent with Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue, I take dogs into my home and care for them until they find their forever homes. These dogs come from high-kill shelters in the southern U.S., and so far, I have fostered two dogs, both of whom found fantastic forever homes. Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue likes…
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The history of sexist advertising is being flipped. It’s amazing, but it’s not enough.
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A new, very NSFW ad campaign is turning one of the most played-out advertising tropes on its head in a brilliant way. The campaign, by women’s suit-maker Suistudio, is called “Not Dressing Men.” The ads consist of sharply dressed, suit-clad women striking powerful poses while naked men lounge in the background, reduced to the role…
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This Light Take On Pizza Bites Is About To Become Your Poolside Go-To!
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You know what’s the worst? Chilling by the pool at a cookout on a sweltering day and being assaulted with an onslaught of heavy food. Burgers are cool in theory, but when you’re drowning in your own sweat, the idea of scarfing down a greasy, fatty burger becomes less appealing by the second. The same…
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12 Of The Most Ridiculous Political Promises Ever Made
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23 Of The Coolest, Cutest, And Funniest Parent-Child Halloween Costumes
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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); With the kids back in school, you’d think that parents could finally get a moment to relax, but once October hits, there’s a whole new headache on the horizon. With Halloween just a few weeks away, parents everywhere are putting their creativity to the test by coming up with amazing Halloween…
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These Biblical ‘Facts’ Are Actually Completely Untrue — Did You Know?
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He Took Some Salad Bowls And Turned Them Into Something For Your Sound System
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You Can Use Your Slow Cooker To Make Warm And Toasty Drinks This Winter
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Slow cookers are lifesavers when it comes to set-it-and-forget-it dinners. You can throw a whole bunch of ingredients together in a Crock-Pot and create something delicious every time. Even though I love hot chocolate and other winter beverages, I never knew that slow cookers could be used for delicious drinks until I came across these…
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A grieving dad wrote the most heartbreaking Grammy-nominated album of the year.
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Read more: http://www.upworthy.com/a-grieving-dad-wrote-the-most-heartbreaking-grammy-nominated-album-of-the-year?c=tpstream
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You’ve Never Had Deviled Eggs Quite Like This Before…SO Delicious!
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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); I have a confession to make: I hadn’t tried deviled eggs until just a few months ago. They never looked particularly appetizing to me. I’m all for hard-boiled eggs, but when you mix them with all those odd ingredients, that just seemed like crazy talk. But I’m here to say that…
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All Makeup Artists Are Talented, But What She Can Do Is On A Different Level
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For Michigan-based cosmetologist and beauty vlogger Andrea De La Ossa, makeup is fun. She knows that mascara is a must, bold lipstick is perfect for an added punch, and concealer can add a little life to even the most sleep-deprived face. But everyday makeup really isn’t her artistic jam. This self-proclaimed super-creep has a penchant…
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Chris Rock blows the elephant out of the room with #OscarsSoWhite monologue.
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What She Does With Baking Soda Could Change Your Beauty Routine For Good
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My black is beautiful. That’s why I edited my photo using new filters for people of color.
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My skin is brown so sometimes I look weird in photos. Usually, I’m rendered virtually invisible, either by my surroundings or poor light. Or thanks to filters and edits, I’m completely washed out an ashy or jaundiced version of myself. It’s not a good look. With a few friends ahead of the Rose Bowl in…