Over the last couple of months, Buckley has amassed a former fortune: a whopping 1.4 billion euros (US$2.3 billion) in decommissioned paper currency and used it to build himself a home -- proving that even if you're not made of money, your dwelling could be.
The Junk Castle is an eye-catching building. Its brights colors, turrets and spires are reminiscent of a Disney castle- but made out of junkyard scraps, not shining brick.
A few years ago, Brooklyn artist Jonathan Brand sold a 1969 Ford Mustang he rebuilt with his father to pay for an engagement ring. In his latest work, entitled "One Piece at a Time," he's getting it back by reconstructing that Mustang, piece by piece, at 1:1 scale.
Mercedes-Benz never put the 1954 300 SLR "Uhlenhaut Coupe" into production, and the only two examples ever built are locked in its museum. But a trio of German artists will sell you this: a statue of the 300SLR made from 10,000 pieces of scrap metal.
A gianormous bunch of pictures of the art and happenings at Burning Man! It's in full swing right now! 2 days till the burning.
I say 9 beautiful images of roll clouds!
Natalia Avseenko, 36, was persuaded to strip naked as marine experts believe belugas do not like to be touched by artificial materials such as diving suits. The skilled Russian diver took the plunge as the water temperature hit minus 1.5 degrees Centigrade.
Well, I warned you all that I would write about this place in the future. The future is today --LOL. This is the kind of place that I Just HAVE to stop and explore. I was here a few weeks ago.
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Peter Craven (literary and cultural critic): "It was reported last week that Professor Semir Zeki of University College, London, took a group of human guinea pigs and discovered there was increased blood flow in the part of the brain associated with pleasure and desire when pe …
What was he thinking?
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