Too cool to gather these photos and blog them. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

The elders at Ecclesia Church were expecting something tame from Jackson Potts II for their annual Stations of the Cross art display.
Instead, the 10-year-old produced a photo of his kid brother being beaten by a police officer. Jackson says it's a modern-day interpretation of Roman soldiers beating Jesus. picked by PhantomPineapple 2 weeks ago

Forget those dreams about showing up to school without your clothes on, how about showing up to art class — on site at the Metropolitan Museum of Art — and falling into an original masterpiece by Pablo Picasso! picked by suebe 2 months ago

The city will debut a special limited-edition condom package next fall, and the Health Department is holding a contest to pick the new look. They're calling for designs that reflect NYC's "distinctive culture and style while also promoting safer sex." picked by suebe 3 months ago

Settle back and compose yourself as we look at ten new instruments that look set to accompany us into the world of tomorrow. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

The Museum of Cycladic Art is hosting a show of 272 objects dating from the 6th century BC to the 4th century AD. The top floor of the museum is off limits to unattended children under 16. Some of the images in the exhibition reportedly contain material that in many countries would result in the arrest and incarceration of the owner (or viewer). It is interesting how, once the items are designa... read full post picked by bingo 3 months ago

The first-ever functional model of a harpsichord-viola designed by Leonardo da Vinci more than 500 years ago had its premiere in New York City.

The instrument combines a harpsichord keyboard with the sound of a viola. picked by suebe 3 months ago

I will be drawing people everyday and posting as frequently as I can. It is possible that I will draw you without you knowing it. I draw in Subway stations and museums and restaurants and on street corners. picked by suebe 3 months ago

Awesome beer site, lots of information, food pairings/suggestions, history, etc. picked by donteatpoop 4 months ago

Draw your own personal aurora, and share it with friends. picked by suebe 4 months ago

Bring lots of time. picked by suckersklub 4 months ago

Yup! picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

You know all those iconic signs you see all around airports and other places - learn more about the language of the pictogram. picked by suebe 5 months ago

The Gyrofocus, designed by the award-winning contemporary fireplace maker Focus, has been named as the World's Most Beautiful Object for the 2008-2009 .What do you think? picked by Bornbad 5 months ago

The beloved camera will rise again from its photographic ashes and be made in China starting in 2010, ensuring that Outkast's "Hey Ya" will remain relevant for years to come. picked by choco 5 months ago

Does your crypt or tomb lack that ominous appearance so vital to scaring away
intruders? Does your laboratory fail to properly horrify those you entrap?
Has your attic or cellar lost its terrifying atmosphere of inescapable doom? picked by Bornbad 5 months ago

The image first appeared on Xeni one month ago, and Boing Boing picked it up to bring more attention to the absurd levels this industry will go to to convince women that . But instead of cowing to Ralph Lauren’s legal team, Boing Boing and others are citing Fair Use and posting the image for the purpose of criticism and comment. picked by nateebiinature 5 months ago

A British schoolboy has been hailed as the new Mozart, despite having had piano lessons for just four months. picked by ITC518 5 months ago

Don't say I didn't warn you. Be sure to click around. picked by meggysue 6 months ago

One million wild Golden Orb spiders from Madagascar (they can grow up to the size of a human hand) were harnessed to produce silk, which was woven into a golden tapestry, now on display at the Museum of Natural History in NYC. picked by suebe 6 months ago

A gallery of twisted princesses.

Now these are princesses I can appreciate. I think Snow White is my fav. picked by ClsCott645 6 months ago

Dressed in little more than their underwear a host of models descended on London's Oxford Street today to launch the new Agent Provocateur bra. picked by Bornbad 6 months ago

An off duty security at the Seattle Art Museum named Amanda Mae was fired when she removed papers museum visitors had put on a work by Yoko Ono. It is a public participation piece entitled, "Painting to Hammer a Nail." After working for about a half hour, the museum's curator came into the gallery and told her to stop. She was fired the following day when she came in to work. The museu... read full post picked by jasontho 6 months ago

How bad is he? See how far you can get through some of these examples of his prose. picked by bernardblack 6 months ago