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Snapchat’s newest filter.

The New Yorker

 

New Year's Resolutions

Incidental Comics

 

Jack-in-the-Box Learns His Purpose

Jack Likes Onions

 

Deep In A Dream–Central Park

As part of his Deep in A Dream–Central Park series, fine art photographer Michael Massaia shot these dreamlike images of the arches and tunnels scattered across the park.

 

Tattoo You

 Tattoo artist Nik Square illustrates surreal, astral scenes that combine outer space motifs with artifacts of human civilization.

See more images here.

 

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch

Timelapse video of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg AFB as seen from Yuma, Arizona.

 

Penguin Bomb Paper Toy

His smile-inducing creation starts as a flattened paper disc that transforms into a delightful penguin character when it taps the table top. This toy is available in the My Modern Met Store.

“Cramped,” by George Booth.

The New Yorker

 

INKONICITY

Federico Babina's new illustrations take us on a world tour of 21 beloved cities.
Each drawing is filled with details that explore the culture and heritage of the city depicted.

Can you spot the card hidden among the presents?

If you want to give your brain a bit of a workout over the festive season, then this seek-and-find puzzle might just do the trick. Somewhere in this enormous pile of festive shopping bags, there is
 a single Christmas card waiting to be found.

 

Ella Frances Sanders

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“Trashy Christmas” by Bordalo II

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It’s a wonderful life @itsPeteski

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Be Merry

Remember When Christmas Used To Be A Whole Lot Tackier?

Nobody poses by their tree with a monkey anymore, nor do they openly show their disdain for the sweater their wife bought them or wear matching red and white check jumpers their mother made from an old tablecloth. Christmas is just too cool for all that jazz these days, but can you ever really be too cool to pose for a family Christmas photo while in the hot tub together?
 Nah, that'll definitely always be cool!

 

Tracey Emin’s Tree

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Seasons Greetings

New York City 1997, Joel Meyerowitz

 

Viktor Safonkin

Garden of Virtuality, oil on canvas, 90 x 150 cm, 2017

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“InsideOut” by Artez

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The Little Town of Bethlehem Has a Surprising History

Bethlehem has been the subject of countless carols and Nativity plays, but the real story of the little town is far more complex. Bethlehem had a long history even before it became known as the site of Jesus Christ’s birth. Now it sits at the heart of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
 With Christmas fast approaching, National Geographic reached out to Nicholas Blincoe, author of Bethlehem: Biography of a Town, to explore the legacy of the place where the famous manger lay.

 

Banksy x Danny Boyle “The Alternativity”

The story of how Britain’s favourite artist Banksy teamed up with Britain’s favourite film director Danny Boyle to put on a moving nativity play at The Walled Off Hotel in December 2017.
 This exciting arts documentary film offers an alternative take on the nativity story.

Wake Up

by witchoria

 

Star Wars Bakery

Star Wars season is upon us and some people just cannot get enough. Luckily the Star Wars Bakery (yes, there is such a thing) in Stockholm, Sweden, has been busy at work creating incredible, edible Star Wars themed gingerbreads.