Tag Archives: Video of the Day

Edward Gorey Collection Donated to Columbia

Posted on May 5, 2010 by

Columbia University has just received a major collection of the work of illustrator Edward Gorey (1925-2000). According to the official announcement: “Numbering more than 700 items, the collection includes nearly every edition of every work published by Gorey, in addition … Continue reading →

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Lion Kings in Training

Posted on April 30, 2010 by

The Bronx Zoo recently welcomed three lion clubs! Born to Sukari (mom) and M’wasi (dad), the cubs have already done their duty to the YouTube generation by being adorable on camera. Check out the video below of the three cubs … Continue reading →

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Pacman’s Fever

Posted on April 5, 2010 by

Imagine SAW meets Tron by way of Through The Looking Glass. The offspring? This corporate espionage film about Michael Pacman and his shady Paccorp…and four different floating shades that haunt him in his labyrinthine existence. It’s our Video of the … Continue reading →

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Opera in the Produce Aisle

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

Who says opera only belongs in a concert hall? Singers from the Washington National Opera Young Artists Program recently burst into song at a Whole Foods in Baltimore to promote the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Masquerading as Whole Foods employees, the … Continue reading →

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Art History Meets Music Video

Posted on March 29, 2010 by

It has been called the “year’s most artful music video.” It certainly has fun playing with fine art! Franco-American band Hold Your Horses recreated several famous paintings for the music video of their new song “70 Million.” The all-male band … Continue reading →

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Toothpick City

Posted on March 25, 2010 by

Toothpicks are a staple of arts and crafts rooms in schools everywhere. But few people manage to transcend the humble toothpick to truly artistic heights. Stan Munro is a bona fide toothpick artist. He creates amazing recreations of famous buildings, … Continue reading →

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Art on a Cool Mission

Posted on March 22, 2010 by

Dutch artist Ap Verheggen is installing his latest work far beyond the safe walls of a museum: on a doomed iceberg in a region of Greenland that is experiencing the effects of climate change. The project, entitled “Cool (E)Motion,” is … Continue reading →

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