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For years, art historians debated on whether or not the painting above, entitled Still Life with Meadow Flowers and Roses, was the work of famed impressionist Van Gogh. Given that the size of the canvas and the gaudy palate of the flowers didn't seem to m

Whether it’s a traditional Thomas Brothers map book or Google Maps Street View, most of us use maps on at least a fairly regular basis. It’s not all that surprising that we take them for granted, but fortunately there are plenty of artists out there to re

One way of gauging the popularity of a television series is by how many Peeps dioramas are constructed around them.

There's a lot of variety in geek crafting. Whether you geek out over Star Wars, Pokemon or marine biology, there are plenty of subjects for you to enjoy, whether you prefer them rendered via crocheting, sewing or felting. Cross

All artists put a little bit of their soul into every piece. But these artists put their soul – and a whole lot more – into their art. 1. Hair and

Other than the strange fact that Laurel and Hardy are in this classroom picture and that the teachers are so blurry they can't be recognized, do you notice anything strange about this photograph? Here's the thing—it's not actually a photograph. No, this

This year-long time lapse video (compressed to five minutes) shows the sky above the Exploratorium in San Francisco, as the sun rises, clouds float by, and night falls. This video is special because it shows the days in a grid, in chronological order (st

For more than a decade, cities all over the world have been regularly invaded during the height of the tourist season by colorfully painted statues of animals or objects, all in an effort to raise money for local charities. The subjects for these projects

Artist Tim Liddy works almost exclusive in oil paintings. But these aren't your typical oil paintings of pastoral scenes or abstract shapes. Based on the illustrated box lids of board games, Liddy's work is social commentary that points out how far we've

Stained glass is generally reserved for the windows of churches. But if you worship science fiction, video games, or other geeky pop culture icons, there are still plenty of stained glass pieces just for you. 1. Boba Fett

I've really been getting into my Instagram app these days, exploring ways to manipulate it beyond the standard filters that come with it. My most recent experiment is taking pictures of things on my computer screen; the glossy reflection, depending on sun

Fine art is alive and well, and artists often incorporate the fun aspects of pop culture—particularly the geek side of the spectrum. 1. Headless