3D-Printed Coral Could Save Our Endangered Reefs

Jacques Cousteau’s grandson Fabien Cousteau believes that synthetic, 3D-printed coral might be the thing to save our endangered reefs. According to CNET, “In nature, coral reefs are made up of calcium carbonate skeletons where tiny organisms called polyps take root” and these polyps grow their own reefs too—but only at one centimeter per year. That isn’t fast enough to keep up. Cousteau’s belief (or hope) …

Georg Jensen’s “Manhattan” Collection

Bar and wine designs that blend minimalism, sophistication and function

Inspired by Art Deco design from 1920s New York City, iconic brand Georg Jensen‘s new Manhattan Collection is made up of decadent yet sophisticated pieces for cocktail and wine enthusiasts. From a champagne bowl to a cocktail shaker and bottle opener, each piece is crafted from mirror-polished steel. The minimal nature of this collection only adds to its functionality, but also its refined look. Clean, …

“Ren Hang” Celebrates the Chinese Photographer’s Work

We speak with Taschen's Sexy Books editor, Dian Hanson, about what makes Hang's work so powerful

Update 24 February 2017: tragically, it’s been reported that Ren Hang has passed away aged just 29 years old. Shooting on film, photographer Ren Hang captures his friends in trees and rivers in the woods, in his apartment and on the roofs of buildings in Beijing, all providing an escape from the imposing world around him and breaking from a pervasive Chinese sentiment of sexual …