Cubetopia» Art

Liu Bolin – Invisible Man

Cubez — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:00:20 +0000

Here is an artist that is really unique. Liu Bolin, 36, from China paints himself to blend in with his background, so much so that he appears almost invisible in some photographs.

No camera tricks, no Photoshop; it’s all really art worthy of a chameleon’s act. Liu claims he takes as much as 10 hours to paint himself for some pictures. What is still not clear, is does he rely on an assistant to paint him after he has given sufficient instructions?

Says Liu, “My work is a kind of reminder, to remind people what the community we live in really looks like, and what kind of problems exist.”

Check out his amazing self portraits, and try to spot him in those pics!

World’s smallest snowman

Cubez — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:57:06 +0000

Just in time for Christmas, scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have created the world’s smallest snowman, which measures just 0.01 mm across. The snowman was pieced together using very high tech machinery that is normally used to assemble nano objects.

The snowman was made from 2 tiny tin beads welded with platinum, and the scientists used something called an ion beam to carve the eyes and the smile. Another particle of platinum was used for the nose, which measures just 0.001 mm across.

“The snowman is mounted on a silicon cantilever from an atomic force microscope whose sharp tip ‘feels’ surfaces creating topographic surveys at almost atomic scales,” says the NPL.

If this snowman was presented to you, it would just look like a mere speck of dust. A snowflake is about the same size as the snowman.

Photo: Dr Cox / National Physical Laboratory

Source: The Register UK

Nice fruit shapes

Cubez — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:07:34 +0000

A selection of some nice fruit shapes. These shapes were created when a mould was placed over the growing fruit, and that is how the fruits get to be this way.

Buddha shaped pears

Square watermelon

Smiling face watermelon

Duck shaped cucumber

RIP, Micheal Jackson (1958-2009)

Cubez — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:10:24 +0000

Micheal Jackson, one of my favorite pop stars of all time. Micheal you were the best, ever.

May you rest in peace.

This video showcases MJ at one of his better performances at Motown 25 Live, 1983. Billie Jean is one of my fave songs from MJ…..

Click here to view the embedded video.

Unique phone booth aquarium

Cubez — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:12:55 +0000

This unique phone booth aquarium is what we should be seeing more often in cities. So delightful! It was designed by artists Benoit Deseille and Benedetto Bufalino in the city of Lyons, France.

They state:

“With the advent of the mobile telephone, telephone booths lie unused. We rediscover this glass cage transformed into an aquarium, full of exotically coloured fish; an invitation to escape and travel.“

But the question is, can we really have them since there is so much vandalism in our culture?

Source: The Pirata

Double sided two faced car

Cubez — Sat, 02 May 2009 13:31:27 +0000

Here’s a car that doesn’t “fit.” You might even call it a Jackyl and Hyde car.

Vasyl Lazarenko, 39, from Chernivtsi, western Ukraine, created this unique car when he could not decide how its final design should look like.

The car’s exterior is actually made of wood pieces and one side is like a normal saloon car, while the other side is like an olden-days car. And it actually runs!

“My car is unique and my own design, “said Vasyl.

Indeed it is, probably the only operational wooden car in the world.

Source: Xinhua Net

Gobsmacked – Raw talent

Cubez — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:50:01 +0000

I’m absolutely gobsmacked. I was one of those who didn’t really know what the fuss about Susan Boyle was – until I listened to her singing. That is one great diva kind of voice she has. Great control and depth of voice.

Absolutely gobsmacked.

This audio-alone video should do it for all those with slow internet connection.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Cloud shapes

Cubez — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:17:02 +0000

Some cloud shapes that I thought were cool, let’s see what you can make out of them.

Buildings good enough to eat

Cubez — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:47:32 +0000

These are some nice pics that make me hungry. Look carefully and see that they are made of cookies, crackers and biscuits.

Yummy

Fountain bridge in South Korea

Cubez — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:51:32 +0000

The Banpo Bridge in South Korea is the world’s first fountain bridge. With about 10,000 nozzles running both sides of the bridge and spraying water at a rate of 190 tons a minute, it is really a nice site to behold, especially at night. It draws water from the Han river, which it spans and has been targeted as a tourist destination.

Might even cause some motorists to get distracted, resulting in accidents (hope not).

Click here to view the embedded video.