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David Ogle is a sculptor and installation artist who explores light and shapes in fleeting three dimensional form. For many of his installations, he uses fluorescent fishing line illuminated with ultraviolet rays to convey linear movement throughout a room or across a surface. Just as a light may bounce off of a wall and reflect at an angle, Ogle produces that natural motion with controllable and consistent materials, and the results are these visually vibrant, glowing blue structures that generate geometric shapes within a physical space.

New York-based artist Larry Kagan creates abstract wire sculptures that transform into recognizable figures when exposed to light from a precise angle. Similar to the likes of Diet Wiegman, Tim Noble and Sue Webster, Kagan's sculptures cast figurative shadows that draw the eye in amazement. Rather than focusing on the constructed steel structure, one's gaze is turned to the shadow drawings on the adjacent wall. Kagan explains, "We are more or less aware of the presence of shadows, since they tell us something about our environment, but we do not actually look at them – unless they call attention to themselves by some unfamiliar or unexpected behavior. My challenge was to induce viewers to actually look at the shadow rather than solely at the steel. I began shifting more of the narrative burden to shadow. The more content the eyes could detect in the shadow, the more time and attention they would expend on exploring its details…"

From a young age, Shanghai-based artist Yang Yongliang has explored Chinese art and calligraphy, but, even with its thousands of years of history, he is concerned that these traditional art forms are moving towards extinction. However, the artist believes that there are ways to move this art culture into more modern times by using the newest technology and techniques and blending them with the old. He says, "As long as the characteristics don't change, the media you use to express the art doesn't matter."

Nature is one mysterious beast. When we capture photos like this my mind can't comprehend how insane nature truly is. These photos will blow your mind with beauty.

We all need quiet time, a few moments or hours away from the hustle and bustle of the world around us. The constant hum of the city, whether it’s thunderous car engines churning away, police sirens whizzing past or the jumbled din of a thousand conversations that pervade the sidewalks – sometimes, it can become just a little too much. Which is why we love the concept of a new photographic series titled ‘Silent World’ by travel photographers Lucie & Simon. They visited cities across China, US, France & Italy putting together these strangely tranquil and peaceful images. Through their travels, they’ve photographed a world where humans simply don’t exist. No zombie invasion like 28 Days Later, no tourists taking photos, no rude man pushing past you, no weary locals that have seen it all – just the city, alone and silent. A buzzing metropolis, reduced to a mere ghost town.

The music world is filled with countless clinches and most of them we roll our eyes and joke about. Of course on the other hand the clinches are what separates that wannabes and the superstars. That and the talent of course. A trade mark can be good but you don't want it to consume you as an artist. unfortunately that happens quiet a bit. Here are 9 of the worst pop-star trademarks.

World-renowned legends, puzzling local myths, misguided superstitions or genuine hoaxes? You decide, as we take a look at 5 terrifying monsters & their unique stories from around the world. Just don’t forget to leave a light on when you go to bed….

The last thing you’d associate with flower arrangements is a Tyrannosaurus Rex, Skull & Crossbones and a brain bursting into bloom. But that’s exactly what you get in these extraordinary works of art by visionary Antoni Tudisco and his new series ”The Floral Project“. There’s more to flowering arranging than you’d imagine. The art itself dates back to ancient Egypt, it was there that they started to experiment with the concepts of form, space, texture, balance and colour. Since then it’s morphed into countless forms and styles around the world – not to mention a multi-million dollar industry. Still, they do say one of the keys to winning a girls heart is to bring her flowers, the question is ladies, would appreciate ones as awesome as these?

Wonderland. It was suppose to be the largest most expansive and ground-breaking theme park in Asia. Millions of tourists were expected to visit and experience the magic of what (initially at least) was heralded as “the greatest amusement park in the history of the world” But due to intense disagreements over the value of the land with local farmers & government officials, all funding for the project stopped in its tracks in 1998. Now it’s ruins form part of China’s ghostly rural landscape. It’s been left abandoned ever since.

Spring is here but the snow storms have not slowed down. A storm that dumped over 15 inches of snow on parts of the Midwest continues to make its way east. Winter storm warnings and advisories have been issued as far east as Pennsylvania. The combination of spring and snow has led to some beautiful nature photos.

There is a lot of good music out there... and there is a lot of not so good music out there as well. It's a lot like finding a needle in a hay stack. You have to weave through a lot of the bad music in order to get to the good. Luckily for you, today I have done that for you already. Personally, as one who doesn't like electronic music that much, it was hard to find quality tracks. After some time searching, these tracks were the ones I found most compelling, based on originality, complexity, diversity, and structure. Let me introduce to you the best EDM songs I have found this week.

Less than 24 hours after their final concert, word has hit the wire that the Swedish House Mafia will be releasing a limited-edition vinyl 12″ on Record Store Day (April 20, 2013), featuring six of their smash singles. Not only will it feature the double-platinum “Don’t You Worry Child,” but it will feature radio edits of five of their other singles, including “One (Your Name)” with Pharrell, the Knife Party collaboration “Antidote,” and “Greyhound.” There will only be 5,000 copies of this single pressed, each uniquely numbered. They will be available via the SHM store and in select Record Store Day stores. Here is the tracklist for this release: Side A 1. One (Your Name) [feat. Pharrell] 2:43 2. Miami 2 Ibiza (Swedish House Mafia vs. Tinie Tempah) 3:24 3. Save The World 3:33 Side B 1. Antidote (Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party) 2:57 2. Greyhound 3:36 3. Don’t You Worry Child (feat. John Martin) 3:32

Think you know your internet history well? Think again! Here are some fun and cool facts that will blow your mind. Learn something new everyday!

Over their three studio albums, 18 singles, and various other productions and remixes, Daft Punk has helped shape the dance music scene while influencing producers outside of it. Whether it be their approach in building sounds or the funk they provide throughout their tracks, Daft Punk has crafted some choice cuts that itchy hip-hop producers have eagerly dissected. Whether it's the chants "Technologic" and "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" or adding drums to entire rhythms, here are the best ways that rap artists have approached Daft Punk tracks.

It may not seem like it's been that long, but The Strokes have been releasing albums for over a decade now (moment of silence for those reflecting on how they're as old as balls now). Since the release of their critically-acclaimed debut, Is This It, in 2001, the New York band has been bridging the coarse, unpolished sound of the garage band with the rock 'n roll aesthetics for some of the most accessible, guilt-free rock around. Four albums, a lengthy hiatus, and some solo projects later, The Strokes are back again with their fifth studio LP, Comedown Machine. As the dynamic of the band members has evolved over the years, so has their approach to music. But from the sound of their forthcoming album, officially out today, that isn't necessarily a negative thing. To pay tribute to the band's imminent comeback, we're counting down the 15 best songs by The Strokes.

What would it be like if you fell asleep one night and, even though you tried with all your might, you just can't wake up? London-based photographer Simon Cheung visually expresses this idea in this set of surreal self-portraits. Cheung took up photography as a creative medium only last year, in April 2012, when he bought his very first DSLR. Inspired by My Modern Met favorites Alex Stoddard and Tim Walker, Cheung embarked on his own photographic journey.

Based in Portoscuso, Italian photographer Alberto Seveso's work has recently become quite the hot commodity for musicians. In collaboration with their music studios, bands like The Temper Trap and The Black Seeds have commissioned the talented artist to capture the fluid movement of mixing ink in eye-catching album cover designs. This series includes many of the unused shots that were taken during these coveted photo shoots.

The Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is a protected UNESCO world heritage site, but this park doesn’t need any tollbooths, rangers or even a tall, spiked fence. Why? Because it’s literally nothing but spiked fence. Tsingy is a 250-square-mile tiger trap made up of massive limestone obelisks riddled with jagged spears.

Their little girl is growing up fast. And it looked like Pink and her husband were beginning to feel the strain on Tuesday. The singer – whose real name is Alecia Moore – was spotted out in New York City with 21-month-old Willow Sage and struggled to carry the little girl for too long. The 33-year-old stepped out of a car with her 37-year-old spouse Carey Hart but handed over their daughter soon after they got walking along the street.

Drunken British students rampaged through a seaside town in fancy dress during an annual festival in Spain. Thousands of young people descended on the popular resort of Salou for a week of partying, with some of the party-goers creating scenes that left locals horrified. Some British students were spotted falling over, exposing themselves and vomiting at the annual Saloufest, while one girl was seen collapsing semi-conscious on the pavement.

You will need: Mango, Lemon, Olive Oil, Garlic, Bolivian Pink Mountain Salt, Butter, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Capers, Shallots, Maitake, Arugula, Hard-shelled Italian Bread, 2 lbs Atlantic Salmon Filet

One guy made this picture in memory of his dead friend and posted it to Deviantart.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based illustrator Tang Yau Hoong has just released a brand new series where he pairs one of his illustrations with a famous quote. A few years ago, we discovered Hoong and we quickly became fans after we saw his ability to cleverly incorporate negative space into many of his works. As he told us then, "I enjoy making illusion art because it has the ability to mislead us. We rely on sight in our lives and yet it is so fragile that we could easily be deceived by what we see."

The entire field was roaring and applauding as the boy hit the ball and took his base. The joy on his face was almost indescribable. This handicap boy couldnt have been happier to be on the field. Unbelievable!

Weight loss, make up and learning how to dress does wonders. Take a look at this amazing transformation. This is inspiration and motivation for us all.

Do you recognise this woman? She is very famous, you know her for sure...

Here’s project that is as colourful as it is fun. Vanessa Dualib is a photographer based in Brazil who looks at food in a vastly different way to you and I. Her new series titled Brincando Com a Comida (translation ‘Playing With Food’) sees her bring all manner of fruits and vegetables to life. She’s combined two of her biggest passions, photography and food, to create images that funny & inventive in equal amounts. Head over to her site to see more imaginative characters and their adventures: http://vanessadualib.com/

Sculptor Lorenzo Quinn playfully designs disembodied hands playing with life-size toys. The artist's public installation titled Esto no es un juego, or This is not a game, is especially interesting in its declaration juxtaposed with a pair of hands holding onto what appear to be plastic toys. Like the set of a child's imagination gone wild at playtime, the display is adorned with classic green army men holding varying stances. It is simultaneously playful and powerful, sending a message about the seriousness of war that is made light of through toys.

One of the best known symbols of spring in Japan are the magnificent pink Japanese cherry trees, also called sakura. Starting in mid-March, the Internet is flooded with amazing pictures of all varieties of pink, blooming in parks and streets of different cities of Japan. The earliest city to blossom is Tokyo – this year its sakura trees are expected to be in full bloom by the end of March. Depending on a city, Japanese cherry trees may bloom even through May. As the official Japanese school year starts in April, the first day back at school or work after the holidays usually coincides with the blooming of the sakuras. You will always see many locals picnicking under the cherries every season – the tradition is called hanami, and dates back to the 8th century!

Sure it takes longer, but the best meals are the ones you make by hand, not order in. And it all starts with a trip to your local market. It’s there you can pick up some of the freshest produce picked that very day long before the big supermarket chains stamp, price-check, stored, freeze and then sell it to the general public 48hrs later at double the cost. So join us as we take a quick whirlwind tour of 10 of the best marketplaces around the world, bustling with energy and crammed with colorful ingredients designed to instantly make your mouth water. Let us know how many you’ve visited or see by leaving a comment below. Right, now who’s for dinner?

Often seen above mountains or hills, lenticular clouds are extraordinary clouds that, due to their smooth saucer-like shape, are often mistaken for UFOs. Lenticular clouds are formed when a current of moist air is forced upwards as it travels over a mountain, causing the moisture to condense and form a cloud. They can appear as if they're sitting stationary, hovering above our planet in an unusual fashion for hours or even days. That's because the flow of moist air continually resupplies the cloud from the windward side even as water evaporates and vanishes from the leeward side. Lenticular clouds are considered a rare sight, especially in areas where there are no mountains. When the sun sets, viewers are often treated with a spectacular display as the clouds are lit with brilliant colors, almost as if someone had painted the sky. As Adamus said about the photo above, “Surreal, otherworldly, foreboding...perhaps a once in a lifetime combination of colors, shapes and textures. This awesome lenticular cloud formation occurred at sunset over Oregon's Alvord Desert in late December, ahead of an impending storm."

I recently discovered the visual stunning work of American hyperrealisitic-oil painter Damian Loeb. At times it’s virtually impossible to distinguish the fine strokes of his oils works from that of a high-resolution photograph. In an era where modern art seems to be putting greater emphasis on the ‘concept’, Loeb is one of the few artists out there flying the flag and embracing the traditional techniques & craft used by some of the world’s greatest painters. Make no mistake, it is no easy task creating and painting with oil – it requires an incredible sense of patience, restraint and calm. For that he should be admired regardless (it’s certainly a harder route to take) but his technique, brilliance and the clarity of his work speaks for itself.

Artist Sukhi Barber was born in England and, from a very young age, she was always interested in pursuing her artistic passions. After attending art school and completing her formal training in sculpture, she traveled to Kathmandu, Nepal, and spent twelve years studying what she describes as the "timeless quality of peace and balance that she found in the art of Asia."

Everyone is talking about gay marriage these days. As a straight man you probably don't care either way but you should. If gay marriage is legalized it benefits you.

The 501st TK Helmet project successfully raised $50,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation through the sale of these cool customized Storm trooper Helmets. Star wars does it again. Way to go 501st.