Monthly Archives: September 2007

From Verne to Vonnegut

From the University of Delaware Library an exhibition in Special Collections curated by Iris Snyder: From Verne to Vonnegut – A century of science-fiction. Books, articles and more books of early works in science fiction, magazines, dystopias, aliens and others. … Continue reading

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Macus Romero

The Spanish illustrator Macus Romero has a charming portfolio illustrations and characters design. Her digital images, watercolours and sketches of girls and cats are lovely. There are many much of her illustrations to appreciate on Flickr and on her blog.

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Christopher Conte

Christopher Conte sculptures of skulls, spiders and other insects combine his love for sculpture, medical-science, and biomechanics. His sculptures are created using carbon-fiber, bronze, resin, stainless steel, titanium, aluminium, and even parts of a vintage Singer sewing attachment. Related posts: … Continue reading

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Mercedes Helnwein

Mercedes Helnwein was born in Vienna Austria, first daughter to renowned painter, and art provocateur Gottfried Helnwein. Her dark detailed drawings resemble pictures of dramatic events, like shots from a film noir or the illustrated version of the characters from … Continue reading

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Friday Cat Blogging Stuff

Here are my collection of links with cats, specially saved to blog today. And before you run away complaining “Oh no, cat pictures!”, take a look on the images and their descriptions. They have cats, of course, but they aren’t … Continue reading

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Sexy Witch

For centuries woman with a different behaviour were called witches. Some were too clever for men, other had a strong political or religious powers, there were some of those “witches” that didn’t want to follow the “rules” dictated by society. … Continue reading

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Savage Chickens

Doug Savage is known for his humorous cartoons Savage Chickens drawn on post-its. The Savage Chickens is daily cartoon with an acid humour, and for your enjoyment has a feed available. And I must say that just now I’ve got … Continue reading

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Garfield Variations

Garfield is damn cool. I always loved this Jim Davis comic, since I was a child. Probably because I always had lived with cats. Cats can be very affectionate in one moment, and totally selfish two minutes after. Seriously? I … Continue reading

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Brian Dettmer

Brian Dettmer is the artist behind the wonderful carved into the z-axis of a book above. He transforms those old books in art, as dioramas. More of his art works at Haydeé Rovirosa Gallery, Toomey Tourel and Aron Packer Gallery. … Continue reading

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2007 Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge

In the journal’s 28 September 2007 issue, Science, in partnership with the National Science Foundation, is pleased to present the winners and honorable mentions in the fifth annual Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge. Each winner has a small article on … Continue reading

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