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Invader Invades Africa

Popular French street artist Invader, known for his tiled works that often depict 8-bit video game characters, opted for a more natural setting for his latest “invasion.” The urban artist traveled to …

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The Smell of Rain Explained

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Two MIT scientists have finally figured out the smell of rain (aka petrichor). As a raindrop falls, it traps tiny air bubbles beneath it, and if the ground conditions are right and …

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BMW’s Newfangled Idea

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In a brilliant new ad, BMW harks back to the dawn of the internet and features a clip of Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel wondering, “What is ‘internet’ anyway? Do you write …

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Eminative + Four Tet: Makondi

Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet) continues to push the boundaries of his discography. The difficult-to-categorize English musician spans electronic, house, and drum and bass. Now partnering with drummer Nick Woodmansey, who records …

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Garage Magazine’s Garage Sale

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In order to aid CalArts and the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art’s education center, Garage Magazine is hosting an online “Garage Sale” benefit auction until 4 February. They’ve asked 13 different creatives …