Payphones "were the only things that were built to last for decades and be out in the elements," says electrical engineer Patrick Schlott. He should know; as a hobby, he buys secondhand payphones, rewires them, then asks local businesses in rural Vermont if they'd let him install them. His goal is to offer, for free,...
Iconic Koons Balloon Dog sculptures gets a speaker and lamp version
Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sculptures, with their playful form and mirror-polished surfaces, have become instantly recognizable icons of contemporary art. Originally part of his “Celebration” series in the 1990s, these monumental pieces captured the whimsical spirit of childhood and blurred the lines between high...
naoshima new museum of art by tadao ando opens in japan with major asian survey
naoshima new museum of art by tadao ando welcomes visitors Marking a new chapter in the evolving cultural landscape of Japan’s Setouchi Islands, Tadao Ando’s Naoshima New Museum of Art officially opens its doors. Directed by Miki Akiko, the museum becomes the tenth architectural work by Ando within the Benesse Art...
Smart Design Feature Makes Transparent Stargazing Tents Practical
For much of their existence, camping tents have been opaque. That began to change in the 1980s, as manufacturers started adding small mesh windows. By the 2010s, stargazing tents made primarily of transparent mesh hit the market, allowing campers to sleep under the stars. To keep out the rain, these stargazing tents...
Sweet Temptation Shines With the Candy Table’s Irresistible Design
If you’ve ever wished your furniture could double as eye candy, the Candy Table by Luis Gimeno delivers in the most delightful way. The first time you see it, you’ll probably do a double-take, half-expecting to reach out and find your fingers sticky with sugar. This isn’t an ordinary piece of home decor but a...
10 Best Tiny Homes Of May 2025: Petite Residences For Urban Dweller That Prove Less Is More
Urban living is evolving, and nowhere is that clearer than in the world of tiny homes, compact dwellings, and petite residences. As cities become denser and living spaces shrink, the best new tiny homes of May 2025 beautifully prove that less can truly be more. Each of these homes offers a unique interpretation of what...
a closer look at the making of SANAA’s ethereal ‘better co-being pavilion’ at expo 2025 osaka
william mulvihill reveals ‘better co-being’ under construction Within the Forest of Tranquility at Expo 2025 Osaka, SANAA’s Better Co-being Pavilion appears as a delicate field of white columns and overlapping roof plates that hover just above the landscape. Designed by the Japanese Pritzker Prize–winning duo...
diriyah art futures opens call for its emerging new media artists programme on UNESCO site
DAF opens call for 2025/26 emerging new media artists programme The Saudi institution invites emerging digital talents to experiment, collaborate and innovate. In the historic heart of Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the edge of Riyadh, a quiet revolution in art and technology is taking place. Diriyah Art...
Anbernic RG Slide Channels the PSP Go Spirit with a Bold New Look
Handheld gaming devices have rarely strayed far from a formula that has dominated the market ever since the Nintendo Switch burst onto the scene. Most of today’s portable consoles line up their buttons and sticks on either side of a bright display, following a tried-and-tested recipe that balances comfort and...
world’s smallest violin is so tiny it can fit inside human hair
Researchers use nanotechnology for world’s smallest violin Physicists at Loughborough University use nanotechnology to create the world’s smallest violin, so tiny it can fit inside human hair. The miniature musical instrument is a test subject for the researchers to try out the capabilities of the university’s...