It took three years for Portugal to build its longest pedestrian suspension bridge located near Arouca in northern Portugal. It was thrown open on April 29, 2021. Suspended 576 feet (175.5 meters) above the fast-flowing River Paiva, the bridge stretches 1,693 feet (516 meters) in length, providing a scenic view of the river, the rock-strewn […]
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Alex Witcombe is a master when it comes to driftwood creations. No, he doesn’t make driftwood furniture or lamps but creates incredible sculptures out of them. This Canadian sculptor was initially a bit reserved and not keen on publicity. It was only after people started discovering his driftwood sculptures installed at various locations that his
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There is a certain charm in gravity-defying feats, be it tight rope walking or even the simple rock balancing. The former is all too common, but what is rare is the latter one. And who better than Pontus Jansson to showcase this mind-boggling rock balancing art. This Swedish artist creates sculptures from random stones. He
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If Håkon Anton Fagerås offers you a pillow to rest your head on, view it with suspicion for this soft-looking pillow is actually made from solid marble. This Norwegian sculptor makes it with such finesse that it can fool anyone into thinking it is stuffed with down feathers! This amazing sculptor has gained expertise in
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If you want a taste of India, have a look at the stunning paintings of Bijay Biswaal, an Indian painter and artist. His works capture India’s essence in such details that they have to be seen to be believed. It is certainly a wonder that Biswaal, who was the chief ticket inspector with the Indian
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Salt, the most essential mineral for maintaining human health, was so important in places where it was scarce that the Roman army was partly paid with it. It was called it ‘salarium’, from where the word ‘salary’ has originated. However, using salt as an artistic material is something quite unique. The Japanese salt artist Motoi
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If you think paper cutouts are difficult to create, imagine how difficult it’d be to create leaf cutouts! Not for Rito, an ace Japanese leaf cutout artist, who suffers from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). His leaf cutouts are so fine and detailed that one has to see them believe. The variety that Rito infuses
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If you are bored with the same old tourist destinations of snowclad mountains, gurgling streams, mesmerizing waterfalls, lush green forests, and all, it is time to visit something that literally seems out of this world. Welcome to the fascinating thermal pools at Pamukkale. Wondering exactly where is Pamukkale thermal pools are located? They are in
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When John J Loud, a leather tanner, wanted to mark up leather cuts, he found the pencil ineffective and the fountain pen too messy. So, he hit upon the idea of inventing the ballpoint pen that he patented in 1888. But little did he know that it’ll be used for drawing life-like sketches in times
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There are artists and then there are plant artists, and Ronnie Khoo is one of the best. He provides a botanical art platform that helps people make terrariums and botanical installations. He has named his establishment Ohsum Mossum Terrariums. The terrariums created by Khoo are amazing. These consist of glass jars that enclose living plants.
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Mention ceramic art and the mind goes to artistic ceramic cups, plates, and vases. Surprisingly, the realm of ceramic art is much more than that, and who better than Alberto Bustos to show us that? The unique creations of this exceptional ceramic artist have taken the world by storm. What’s more, he’s completely self-taught! Bustos
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