The Choicest Hops

"We look for solace in creations that seem to have both high craft and resounding purpose, because they remind us that there is a way out of the cul-de-sac we have driven into by mistake." - Frank Chimero, in his book "The Shape of Design"

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The surface of the asteroid Ryugu taken by the Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa-2 (source)

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István Nádler (Hungarian, b. 1938) - Fb. I., Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 31 cm (2012)

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Entrance gates of the Valdstejnsky Palac (Wallenstein Palace) Riding School Garden in Prague.

Photo by Cairlinn.

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‘Stop war’, graffiti seen in Israel.

Original design by Barbara Galińska.

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https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cwrx98CtQDH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Shiiit.

Koka’s Beat Machine No. 5.

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Communication patterns from around the world.

“Korean Elastic Truth” lolll :)

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What drowning looks like.

Synchronized swimmer Anita Alvarez is saved by her coach after falling unconscious

Photo: AFP

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Oh my word... 

Source

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De geschiedenis van het pand is terug te lezen in het metselwerk van de zijgevel.

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This grid cube is mathematical perfection made tactile.

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The layout of the buildings on the sloping landscape give it such a natural feel... I’d feel right at home.  

Angophora House, designed by Richard Leplastrier, located in Avalon, Australia. Photos by @micnic_pics.

(via Osh | Architecture + Interiors)

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Individual expression bursting out of the box. There’s no stopping our humanity :)

(via SLOW ROADS. Photo courtesy of @Hans & Liek)

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That poster... the absurdity of a classic statue nibbling on a modern plastic glove.

Update 15 June 2025: Poster must be inspired by Giorgio De Chiroco’s “The Song of Love” (1914), which also inspired Rene Magritte to paint “La Mémoire”.

[jeroenapers]

Reimagine, Reclaim, Empower. De kunstgeschiedenis vanuit een nieuw perspectief hertekend door Harmonia Rosales.

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Alessia Albi - Spiral Light

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TAKING CARE OF THE SHIT YOURE SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF IS SO BEAUTIFUL NOTHING CAN HAUNT MY SUBCONSCIOUS