Let Yourself Feel

Nice story here. Motion graphic artist Esteban Diácono created a beautiful animation inspired by the song "Ljósið" by Ólafur Arnalds. Within 21 days, Arnalds requested to piece become the official video for the song.

Human Specimens

Artist Michael Mapes' Human Specimens series distills the portrait into a collection of distinct and relevant materials. The outcome is engaging, inviting the viewer to take in the miniscule elements that make up the whole. (via CreativeLeague)

Attack of the 'Plattenbauten'

"Plattenbauten" = buildings made with precast concrete slabs. This short film created by visual effects student Jan Schönwiesner is quite transfixing.

The Dead Photos

No, not pictures of the Grateful Dead. This is photographer Tom Phillips' personal work, The Dead Photos, where he documents himself in various locations "playing dead". 

Bikes of Burden

Photographer Hans Kemp has published a pictorial documenting extreme cases of two-wheeled cargo overload in Vietnam. A perfect example of "if there's a will, there's a way." (via ignant)

Invader's Rubik's Pixels

French artist, Invader, blows up pixel to mega size using Rubik's cubes, tiles, and such to create mosaic images of pop culture icons – namely video game characters and album art. His "Rubik London Calling" is made from 400 Rubick's cubes. You can pick it up for a cool $17Gs from Jonathan LeVine Gallery. (via worldfamousdesignjunkies)

Skate Shadows

TR853-1 (Trase) from Singapore creates skate scenes using only naturally occurring shadows and stencils. Trase has been actively involved in grooming Singapore's young street art scene since he started graffiti writing in '99. (via Wooster Collective)

Eames Lounge Debut 1956

Charles and Ray Eames debut their new line of lounge chairs on the Arlene Francis "Home" show in 1956.

Garth Weiser

Some nice work by up-and-coming New York artist Garth Weiser.

White Box

This is a fantastic short animation by Makoto Yabuki. You can see more of his works here.

Tapeography

Nicely executed simple idea by Turkish designer Ersinhan Ersin who used audio cassette tape and spools to create type and object forms.

Bunnywax

Double Punch, in San Francisco, hosted 'Double Trouble' – an exhibition of nine emerging artists who sought mentorship from other artists who's work inspires them. John Casey is one of those stand-out talents. 

The Longest Way

Christoph Rehage embarked on a year-long foot trek through China, documenting his changing portrait along the way. The result is an amazing time-lapse video transformation. I especially like the occasional points of stop-motion with travel companions and surrounding landscapes.

Swamp Donkey

Some great photos and illustrations from Oakland-based Swamp Donkey.