Nature used to be thought of as the environment of which we were no longer apart, the wilderness disconnected from society, but today we know better: nature and sustainability are tied up in our very survival as a species and green art and design is an expression of the complex relationship between urban and eco-friendly living. From environmental art to daring eco-designs here are some examples that blur the boundaries of supposed opposites.
Designed to seat a specific number in a particular way, to rock, roll, wheel and more. From artful to artisan, tentacled to transforming, here are 14 brilliant benches.
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25 Comments »»Here are over 100 of the most strange and amazing plant and animal species in the world - highlighting both the most beautiful and terrifying sides of Mother Nature.
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22 Comments »»In any photographer's bag of tricks, unusual perspective is a powerful tool. These perfect reflections make for beautifully unique photographs.
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13 Comments »»The field of robotics is moving forward at a rapid pace. These 10 amazing robots were only science fiction until recently - now they're reality.
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