Shawn Smith’s Pixel Pieces

From peacocks to marlins to a polar bear-skin rug, Austin, Texas-based Shawn Smith’s pixelated art pieces are a 21st century spin on classic wall art — perfect for hunter and hipster alike. They are created with plywood, blasa or bass wood.

He is partnering with Joseph Phillips for a show at the d. berman gallery on Guadalupe from August 26 – October 9th. We highly recommend checking it out.

Not Photoshopped

Courtesy of the Guatemalan government, this large sinkhole in the middle of Guatemala City, Guatemala opened back up again after Tropical Storm Agatha passed over the Central American city. I’ve seen a few articles on this online but have yet to see an explanation for what would happen if you fell down it.

Check out this one from the NY Times.

Cashmere, Georgie, Cashmere!

For the Costanza in your life,

The Consumerist reports that British retailer Waitrose will begin selling regular toilet paper containing trace amounts of cashmere extract luxury “loo rolls” that will “put a smile on your face.”* Too bad winter in Austin is over, because at 3.50/roll the ladies in our lives could have had a nice selection of disposable scarves for the season!

* The “Butt Rocket” crew looks like it probably could have used some of this.

Parisian Puppets

Joan Goddard has a nice and simple gem, A Cup Of Jo. Where a couple of pictures she included in a post sent us searching into the internet for the works of Alfred Eisenstaedt. The German-American photojournalist is best known for his V-J Day photograph, but we like his photos of an audience of children attending a puppet theater performance in Paris, circa 1963. The top shot is captured at the moment in the play when St. George slays the dragon.
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Potehole Problemsolvers

UK artist Pete Dungey explains on his website, “If we planted one of those in every hole, it would be like a forest in the road. An ongoing series of public installations highlighting the problem of surface imperfections on Britain’s roads.
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Texas, Our, Texas

And if that didn’t make you cringe, how about some Texas Education Fun Facts.

Found on Wonkette.

How To Survive a 35,000-Foot Fall

Ever had that dream where all the people you’ve wronged in your life confront you in a crowded plane than throw you from the luggage compartment?

Yeah, me neither…but if you do here’s instructions from Popular Mechanics to think about as you fall through the air in those 2 terrible minutes of ass-clenching terror.

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Your Stuff

Simon Evans’ work should probably make you think about consumerism, ownership and the material world. But we just like the color and the detail. His work is currently on display at the James Cohan Gallery. More info on Evans and his exhibition here. (more)

Putting the Trail of Lights to Shame

Austin may have downgraded this year, but even in -34 C China keeps the party chill. Video after the break. Also, sweet shots from Boston Big Picture.

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