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MVRDV introduces a psychedelic blend of art and architecture in Paradise City

Dutch design firm MVRDV recently completed its latest project: The Imprint, an art-entertainment complex near Seoul’s...

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Mesmerizing ‘cracked’ brick building turns heads in London

From a melting house to a floating building, British artist Alex Chinneck has a knack for turning heads—and his...

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Amazing transparent bridge seems to disappear into thin air in China’s “Avatar” mountains

Thrill seekers and visitors to China’s Zhangjiajie in Hunan province will soon have yet another jawdropping bridge...

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Eerie city floating in the clouds above China captured on video

Onlookers in the city of Fochan, in China’s Guangdong province, witnessed a bizarre sight last week when an eerie...

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Enchanting Mise-en-abyme swallows visitors into a colorful abyss

Although Mise-en-abyme’s colorful semi-transparent panels stand in contrast to its pale cream surroundings, the...

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Balloons appear to suspend this glass table in mid-air

Artist Duffy London is well known for his playful trompe-l'œils, from swing tables that make conferences a fun...

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Incredible Optical Illusion Suspends London’s Historic Market Building in Mid-Air

Titled "Take My Lighting But Don't Steal My Thunder," Chinneck's bespoke work is set in the Covent Garden's Piazza,...

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Studio Cheha’s Bulbing LED Lamps Are Mind-Bending Optical Illusions

Studio Cheha just blew our minds with their amazing Bulbing LED lamps! These energy-efficient lights look like...

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Artist Alex Chinneck’s Mind-bending Building Facade Slides to the Ground

London-based artist Alex Chinneck creates spectacles that combine illusion, humor, and design. In his work entitled...

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Incredible Grass Globe Illusion Pops up in Paris!

Installed by 90 people over a five day period, the incredible optical illusion is 100 meters long and takes up...

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