Wednesday, 15 October 2014

Most Dangerous Airport In The World


Kai Tak airport which was shut down in 1998 was the site of botched landings that included planes crashing into the water and clipping buildings on their descent. These spectacular images show the moment experienced pilots grappled with the notoriously dangerous landing, before the airport was closed by the government in 1998 for its poor safety record. 













Tuesday, 14 October 2014

How to Sell Shoes Chewed by Dog (7 pics)

One guy's dog has chewed his shoes. He decided to sell his half-chewed shoes as a work of art












Saturday, 11 October 2014

Food Maps by Henry Hargreaves and Caitlin Levin

New Zealand-based artist Henry Hargreaves and New York-based food stylist Caitlin Levin create these collection of maps made out of real food.



South America map made from citrus fruits

"These maps show how food has traveled the globe - transforming and becoming a part of the cultural identity of that place. Who doesn't know the saying 'throw some shrimp on the barbie' and not think of Australia? Who goes to France without eating bread and cheese? And who makes a Brazilian caipirinha without a fistful of limes?"



United States map made from corn

"These maps are a playful representation of our interpretation of food from around the world, painstakingly created with real unadulterated food. This project speaks to the universality of how food unites people, brings us together and starts conversation - just as we hope these beautiful maps will do too."



China map made from noodles



New Zealand map made from kiwis



UK and Ireland map made from biscuits



Italy map made from tomatoes



Japan map made from seaweed



Africa map made from bananas



India map made from spices



France map made from cheese



Australia map made from shrimp



All images are © Copyright of Henry Hargreaves and Caitlin Levin

Check the website: www.hargreavesandlevin.com/

Unique Furnitures


Devon-based artist Rupert McKelvie made a table complete with a lamp from thousands of discarded puzzle pieces.






Images taken from here.

Chandeliers Made Of Bike Chains

Artist Carolina Fontoura Alzaga uses old bike chains to create this beautiful chandeliers.

 



Check her website: http://www.facaro.com/

Sofa Made of Coins

Designer Johnny Swing is a furniture designer who built a series of sofas and chairs out of thousands of coins.

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Check his website: http://johnnyswing.com/