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These Amazing Statues are 100% Organic...

Building a float for the Bloemencorso is mainly a social event. Builders of all ages work side by side for over three months to get the float of their hamlet ready on time. It has to be as perfect as possible in order to win the competition.

Which Are the World's Biggest Statues?

Why do we build giant statues? From what I can tell, it usually has to do with conveying an idea or honoring something bigger than ourselves, like a deity or a concept. The statue of liberty represents the notion of freedom and justice for all. Many are built to honor one's religious icon.

More than Just Butterflies: Coping with Social Anxiety

If you tend to worry a great deal about what others think of you, then you are likely socially anxious. A socially anxious person would likely be uncomfortable returning items to a store, or ordering pizza over the phone.

The Art of the Living Statue...

If you travel, or live in a major city, you've probably seen one of these living statues, a method used by many performers and beggars to make some money.

The World's Tallest Statue Will Soon Be Complete

Later on this year, the world's tallest statue 's height will be eclipsed by a sizable 80 feet. The Statue of Unity, which is in its final phase of construction in the state of Gujarat, India, is dedicated to India's first Deputy Prime Minister and independence movement leader, Sardar Patel.

Incredible Paper Statues that Jump Off the Page

Paper is a common art material, and we've seen our fair share of paper art , but these statues, created by Allen and Patty Eckman, is something above and beyond. The attention to details, the imagination, the motives and sheer skill are quite astounding.

Stunning Underwater Statues From Around the World.

The artists created statues mostly out of cement and sand, which, due to their low pH levels, facilitate the natural growth of coral. Here's a selection of some of the most beautiful artificial reefs we've ever seen!

The Social Ads that Made Us Think

Sometimes ads can be used to deliver a message of utmost importance, whether it is one you agree with or not, that is up to you, but you cannot help but admire the clever and at times very intelligent ways social commentary ads pierce your defenses and almost make you listen.

The History of the Statue of Liberty and Its Symbolism

To commemorate their victory, the people of Rhodes erected a monumental statue on the port of Rhodes, dedicated to the sun god, Helios, with a crown of sunbeams and a torch held aloft as well as a dedicated poem: To you, O Sun, the people of Dorian Rhodes set up this bronze statue reaching to Olympus

These Crazy Statues Will Really Mess with Your Head...

Albedo (USA) Image courtesy of Emil Alzamora H/T: brightside 15 Sculptures That Defy the Laws of Physics art, design, statues, illusion, creative, baba recommends, sculptures, modern art Check out these 15 bombastic sculptures that simply appear to defy the laws of physics.