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Up Close & Peculiar With African Fantasy Coffins
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Golden Age Danish Artists Used Beer Byproducts in Their Paintings
A breakthrough discovery that will aid in preservation of the art.
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The Art of Immortalizing Kim Kardashian
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How This Artist's Work Shifts Your Perspective of the Universe
A project that is out of this world... literally!
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Werner Härtl Creates Beautiful Paintings... Out of Cow Poop
We couldn't help but ask him what the finished product smells like.
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Artist Cedric Laquieze Turns Dead Insects Into Fairies!
Cedric's whimsical bug art is sure to leave you in awe!
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There's a Giant, Unblinking Eyeball in Downtown Dallas
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
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Giant Floating Violin Carries String Quartet Through Venice
A captivating statement of rebirth conceptualized during uncertain times.
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Debunks Allegations of Kim Kardashian Damaging Marilyn Monroe Dress
Let's set the record straight: Monroe’s “Happy Birthday” dress was not damaged by Kim Kardashian during the Met Gala.
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Qing-Dynasty Vase Used as Kitchen Decor Sells for £1.2 Million
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