An installation by Airan Kang at the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery showcases books that are made from fiber optics and enclosed in plastic.

Bits ‘n Pieces is a traveling exhibition of work by international designers, architects, computer scientists, and material and technology researchers. It will showcase projects still in their development stage, as well as furniture, architecture, jewelry, graphic design and products that anticipate the next phase of the digital revolution, focusing on how society is imbued with, shaped by and shapes technology.

Behance is a company that organizes the creative world to make ideas happen. Every Wednesday, Behance shares 5 fresh art and design projects from their network with PSFK.

Wellington, New Zealand is using urban spaces as canvases to provoke public opinions or promote young artists.

Using the remains of old cassette tapes, Brian Dettmer has crafted a series of skulls and skeletons, both animal and human.

The White Hotel in Brussels has a new in-room installation piece that provides a colorful, interactive experience for guests.

The New York Times recently profiled Sophie Blackall, a Brooklyn-based illustrator who has turned the musings of Craigslist’s Missed Connections into an art form.

Artist William MacKinnon has created a captivating body of work which communicates his experiences of the driving and the land.

For its 57th issue, Visionaire draws inspiration from the Smart Fortwo car.

Tristin Lowe, an artist based in Philadelphia, unveiled a massive project earlier this summer that pushes the limits of its room in the Fabric Workshop and Museum.

A New Zealand artist has caused a bit of controversy amongst the artistic community in his homeland after winning a contemporary art award utilizing the discarded materials of his competitors.

The latest work from German street artist EVOL uses layered stencils to create the illusion of an abandoned cityscape.

Three artists – sculptor Jock Mooney, filmmaker Steven Eastwood and painter Mia Taylor – have just completed a month-long show/residency at The Gallery at Jerwood Space in London entitled Laboratory.

Keetra Dean Dixon has a notable body of work with an over arching positive message. The Alaska born artist is on a constant search to capture wonder and awe in the everyday with projects such as the Anonymous Hugging Wall, a blanket with arm sleeves that enables you to receive an embrace by an unknown person. Her Tricky Photo Booth is a seemingly normal photo booth that surprises the user with phrases and designs on their photos that can be decoded to reveal a deeper meaning. Tiny Public Plaques is another intriguing project where she places sweet sayings in meaningful [...]

Yuken Teruya strikes a balance between consumerism and environmental consciousness with his latest exhibition of paper bags. Using only the material provided by the bag, he carefully cuts out delicate, miniature trees and places them inside the bags.
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