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Art installations are contemporary compositions blending space, mediums, and the senses into an immersive experience. Art installations are three-dimensional compositions that shape how we perceive a physical or virtual area as a dynamic, transformative environment. These works of art engage with and alter the viewer’s senses, often encouraging interactive participation. The collective aim of installations is to emphasize art isn’t just something to view or admire but something to experience with your senses....

If you’ve been searching for the perfect minimalist watch for your wrist, you need look no further. Today, we review 22 of the best minimalist watches, ranging from the price of dinner to a small fortune. View in gallery A pair of jeans is just a pair of jeans until you put them to the test and find out which brands stand up. You could get any compact family car since they all look alike, but smart buyers go with names like Honda, Toyota (including Scion), Subaru, and increasingly Hyundai, Kia, and Mazda, because they won’t go all to hell in a few years like some other makes....

Searching for the best portable camping shower to enjoy hot water in the great outdoors? Look no further, as we’ve rounded up the 5 top off grid shower models. Whether you need solar, gas or electric heat, we’ve got the right portable shower for you. View in gallery There’s nothing like the great outdoors, where you can commune with nature while building up your endurance and confidence. It is a place of adventure, friendships, and learning....

View in gallery BMW has officially revealed their Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show coming next month. The Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept is a plug-in hybrid with a three cylinder turbodiesel engine, a car that bridges the gap between sports car performance and eco-friendly attitude. This new BMW concept will produce a total 356 hp between its engine and two electric motors– enough to push this beast to 62mph in 4....

View in gallery Corbis Readymech Paper Pinhole Cameras – Your next camera doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg– nor do you have to leave your computer to get your hands on it. The Corbis Readymech Pinhole Cameras are made entirely of paper– and can be printed from your nearest printer without costing you a dime. These visually arresting cameras allow a pinhole’s worth of light to slowly soak your film until you’ve captured your target....

View in gallery The architects at Work Architecture are responsible for the creation of fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg’s estate which includes a rooftop garden that connects to her stylish penthouse suite sitting above her main store. The roof top garden includes a faceted glass structure made of of small triangles as well as spacious deck and garden area. High-end style does not only sit in the Furstenberg’s shop but throughout the run of the home as well....

View in gallery Our own favorite accessory label Hard Graft has released a new set of wallets for the winter of 2012. These fine leather creations bend and fold to create designer coin, passport and iPhone wallets in a range of colors and styles. A thin-yet-durable design leaves room for all the essentials without bulky extras. Compact sizing just leaves room for the essentials of cards and cash. Pricing ranges between $76-$117 and are available in dark brown, light brown, black and gray....

Believe it or not, there’s actually a textbook definition of vodka. It exists in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms – which is actually a law enforcement body, not the most bitchin’ tavern anywhere. The ATF declared vodka to be “a neutral spirit. It is without notable character, color, aroma, or taste.” Behind that rather clinical definition is the allusion that all vodkas are going to taste the same. This is wrong....

You might look at these photographs and feel confused at first. Are those really plants, flowers, and trees floating in outer space? Well, we can confirm for you that the answer is a resounding yet! As mind blowing as that concept sounds, it’s not half as unbelievable as the pictures of the art project turned out. View in gallery In 2014, Japanese flower artist Azume Makoto sent a bouquet of flowers and a bonsai tree on an incredible journey straight into space over the Black Rock Desert....

A dream home in the mountains near Alicante, Spain has been restored into a grand estate, a residential complex for a large family and their regular guests. La Hedrera is a masterwork of architectural restoration, one envisioned and executed by Hernández Arquitectos and a team of talented collaborators. It is a massive achievement, a home that is as much a hotel as it is a private residence. La Hedrera is clearly Mediterranean in identity, but also in location....

View in gallery The photophile’s muse, the Leica M7 was a gorgeous camera even before Hermes got ahold of it. But for those who desire an even sexier retro-minded Leica, Hermes has touched up the M7 with added vintage appeal. The Leica M7 Hermes Edition 35MM Camera features a soft chrome finish wrapped in calfskin leather, a look certain to make photo film purists purr with delight. This limited edition Leica is only for those with a hefty budget, as the 100 units of this version will come with a $14k price tag....

View in gallery It’s like an artful nude photograph, this custom Moto Guzzi V1100. Layers of complicated clothing have been stripped away to expose the true beauty beneath, the functional forms of a powerful motorcycle. This custom build by Alain Bernard of Santiago Chopper is more about subtraction than addition, showcasing the beauty of basic elements. While those elements are basic, they’re the best basics one can buy. A carbon fiber gas tank, a special Ducati throne and a collection of high-end components make this more than just a bike without a shell....

View in gallery PUMA by MIHARAYASUHIRO has added an eye-catching addition to its My-Tennis Mid Collection. The new line of shoes gives a modern and flashy twist to an old concept. The front toe portion of the shoe is made up of suede and gives the illusion of a typical PUMA sneaker and then transitions into a metallic and thinner soled high-top sneaker around the ankle and heel portion of the shoe....

View in gallery Interior designer Rachel Horn ‘s reinvented 1969 Airstream is 189 square feet of retro radness. Restored to mint condition, this Craigslist find includes a a luxurious modern Moroccan style interior. Flowing drapes, granite and stone counter tops along with beautiful bedding are only some of the features of this mobile paradise comparable to a five star hotel. Deep and natural tones of the inside create a soothing yet glamorous ambiance in collaboration with the stellar exterior of the aluminum mobile home....

View in gallery With a high-action, liquid heavy perspective, photographer Ruud Baan has painted a series of watery portraits with his camera. Exhibiting a kinetic emotion with a watery sense of time’s slowness, Baan has photographed the self awareness of humanity in a watery medium. High fashion, swimwear, streetwear and culture are all represented in full effect. When the best style marketers in the biz go to build their next photo editorial, you can consider it likely that Ruud Baan will be on their shortlist with camera in hand… [ ruud bann via flylyf ]...

View in gallery Artist David Eager pursues a personal art endeavor by creating recreations of famous iconic photographs with Star Wars figurines. The handcrafted sets incorporate figurines from the Star Wars saga which are then magnified and photographed for a closer look. Among the original famous photos depicted are images such as the famous “Abbey Road” Beatles’ photo, the cover film from the film ‘E.T.’, the recent “Royal Kiss” photo as well as many others....

Once you try charcoal grill, you will never turn back; the flavor they infuse in food is unparalleled. This is a review of the best charcoal grills on the market today. Using a charcoal grill is like driving a manual car. You have full control in your hands, and once you get going, you are in for an exhilarating experience. View in gallery Charcoal grills don’t come with pedals, but once you rev the heat and round the apex of bursting flavors, they’ll be spraying champagne on you....

When choosing a yacht – or any boat – it’s impossible to say which ones are going to be ideal for you, since the whole point of a seafaring vessel is to do whatever it is you want it to do. Bowfishers will have different needs when it comes to yachts than strict pleasure-cruisers, and families who aim to travel the world under sail will need something different still. If you’re new to the game, you might consider this piece on ten simple steps to buying a yacht ....

View in gallery Ministry of Design has recently completed the design of The Club Hotel Singapore, a modernized rehab of a classic property. The monochromatic design of The Club lets you provide the color, a black-and-white backdrop to your Singapore leisure experience. Beyond the rooms themselves are several amenities which include a lounge, a rooftop patio bar and a tapas restaurant. Each is designed with great attention to detail, with character elements spanning the hotel from bedroom to bar....

I present to you what may be the most bizarre (yet strangely awesome) piece of sporting equipment I’ve ever seen. Basically, it looks like what you’d get if you took a boat and bicycle and mashed them together into a single piece of equipment. Fancy going for a ride on the lake? Meet the Schiller Sport X1 Water Bike. Developed by Schiller Sport Incorporated, the X1 Water Bike consists of two primary components – a 45 pound bicycle constructed from anodized aluminum and stainless steel, and a set of inflatable pontoons complete with twin oscillating propellers....