“There was nowhere to go but everywhere…”
This great little video from the clever folks behind the Improvement Pill YouTube channel addresses persistent misconceptions about reading.
The Swiss street artist known as Saype recently completed this enormous “land work” in the mountains outside of Leysin, Switzerland. The piece, which is composed of cut and painted grass, depicts a relaxed man stretched out on a mountainside. Who would’t want to change places with this very contented guy for an afternoon.
The Belgian street artist and graphic designer who goes by the enigmatic moniker Monk HF has been sharing some brutally honest travel posters on social media. The ongoing series challenges travelers to address uncomfortable issues, such as pollution, war, migration, animal exploitation, climate change, and so called “sex tourism”.
I readily admit that I’m a sucker for observation towers, suspended glass walkways, giant wheels, and all manner of tourist traps in the sky. So, the next time that I visit Brighton UK I will spring for a ticket to the new British Airways i360 observation tower.
Situated at the seaside resort city’s West Pier, the i360 was designed by the same folks behind the London Eye wheel. Although this space needle attraction is built around a single pod that will hold up to 200 visitors. A special cable car system drives the observation chamber up and down.
This amazing book sculpture was created by Thomas Wightman for Visit Scotland. The work celebrates a childhood train journey over the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct bridge. It may look familiar, if you’ve ever seen a Harry Potter film.
all images ©Thomas Wightman
After posting a story last month on an amazing street art installation in New York City by JR, I received a few emails from readers who are planning visits to the city with questions on how to find street art. My somewhat flippant response was to suggest that they simply go to Brooklyn and wander around. But now I’ve discovered that the New York City Parks department has created an interactive map to public art. The NYC Public Art Map and Guide , which covers all five boroughs, includes both permanent art and temporary installations. There are even thumbnails with brief descriptions of the art works. You can check it out right here.
h/t American Book Center, Amsterdam
if you are an extrovert, please keep an open mind and enjoy this wonderful (somewhat nsfw) spoken word poem from 18 year-old Rabia Kapoor. I always thought of myself as an introvert, but apparently I’m what is now known as an ambivert. Who knew? Any way, whether you’re an introvert, ambivert, or an extrovert, “The Introvert’s Banter” will no doubt entertain.
h/t to Somya Abrol
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