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Street Artist Transforms Cracks in Pavement To Turn Eyesores Into Gorgeous Mosaics

Ememem is a street artist who is constantly looking at his feet while walking. If you wonder why it is because this is the best way to spot potholes and cracks in the pavement which then can be transformed into beautiful mosaic artwork.
In his hometown, Lyon, Ememem is known as the „surgeon of the streets” as he looks for cracks in the asphalt that require care and healing. Once he finds the perfect spots, these get stitched with the help of colorful ceramics mosaics, wood, and bitumen. Continue reading “Street Artist Transforms Cracks in Pavement To Turn Eyesores Into Gorgeous Mosaics” »

Native American tribe in Maine buys back island taken 160 years ago

Indigenous people have been fighting a lot of battles to take back their native land which was exploited for years for decades resources. The Passamaquoddy a Native American tribe, have recently managed to purchase an island that belonged to them and can finally feel at peace.
The land was given to the tribe by Massachusetts in 1794 for their courage and service during the revolutionary war, but the state of Maine ceased the agreement in 1820. Continue reading “Native American tribe in Maine buys back island taken 160 years ago” »

Beautiful Carved WOOD Moose

 

Looking for a unique gift? You are in the right place…
Located at the gateway of the Adirondacks, From the Forest Inc. has a variety of hand-crafted products and gifts to offer anyone looking for an everyday product, rustic home décor , or just a unique conversation piece. Continue reading “Beautiful Carved WOOD Moose” »

Cozy Log Cabin Near Glacier National Park

Almost all log cabins have a very cozy feel, thanks to their rustic vibes and surroundings. They can be usually found in the nicest places, surrounded by trees or mountains, and make for the perfect vacation homes.
This beautiful log house is located close to the West entrance of the Glacier National Park, Continue reading “Cozy Log Cabin Near Glacier National Park” »

DOI returns more than 18k acres of land to Native American tribes

The National Bison Range was transferred to tribal leadership.

Story at a glance

  • The DOI announced the transfer of the National Bison Range to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
  • The land already sits within a Native American reservation.
  • The DOI has undergone multiple land transfer programs to return land to Indigenous communities.

Continue reading “DOI returns more than 18k acres of land to Native American tribes” »

This ancient tattoo practice gives Inuit women a feeling of strength

Tattoos are an ancient art, as most tribes have used this form of self-expression to establish a hierarchy between their members or tell their background stories.

There are many parts of the world where the original tattoo practices are long gone, and modern ones took over and this almost happened to the Innuit community too. Continue reading “This ancient tattoo practice gives Inuit women a feeling of strength” »

Kenyan Materials Engineer Recycles Plastic Into Bricks That Are Stronger Than Concrete

Plastic waste is one of the biggest threats the Planet is facing, and recycling it can help reduce the ongoing hoarding of waste.
A Kenyan materials engineer has come up with a smart plan to recycle plastic and transform it into durable construction materials. Continue reading “Kenyan Materials Engineer Recycles Plastic Into Bricks That Are Stronger Than Concrete” »

Life-Size Steel Wire Sculptures of Emotional Figures Trapped in Boxes

Wire offers a lot of creative liberty to the artists working with this material, as it can be twisted and turned into every shape. Nadia Zubareva is a sculptor from Siberia, and she builds intricate wire sculptures from stainless steel.
The artist resides in both St. Petersburg and Finland, and her life-sized figurative sculptures never cease to amaze the viewer. Continue reading “Life-Size Steel Wire Sculptures of Emotional Figures Trapped in Boxes” »

Space-Themed Birthday Cake Reveals an Entire Universe When Sliced

Sci-fi enthusiasts are going to love this next cake, which is also a great birthday surprise idea for someone who loves space. The amazing multi-layered cake was created by Naushee or Pedagiggle, and she baked it for her 4-year old son who loves outer space.

The exterior is decorated with specific thematic, a spaceship, stars, and planets, but once the cake is cut the mysteries of the universe reveal themselves. The interior of the cake is a splash of colors and hides different sizes of colorful planets and a spongy blue inside. Continue reading “Space-Themed Birthday Cake Reveals an Entire Universe When Sliced” »


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