The Art of Ping Pong

With bright, bold and oftentimes wacky art adorning them, the ping pong bats that are available in 2016’s Art of Ping Pong auction were created by super-talented artists. With work from Jon Burgerman, Studio Moross, Kai & Sunny, Thierry Noir and more, it’s hard to choose a favorite (though we’re definitely drawn to David Shillinglaw’s goofy, sweet smiley face piece). Still, it’s a comfort to …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Saving Dorothy's ruby slippers, a Kodak smartphone, how the universe is even bigger than we thought and more

1. The Kodak Ektra Smartphone is for Photographers Hot on the heels of the Google Pixel smartphone, Kodak has just announced its new Android-powered smartphone called Ektra—and it’s been designed with photographers in mind. For photo experts and enthusiasts, a few specs: the device boasts a 21-megapixel sensor behind an f/2.0 aperture. The touchscreen will have a dial upon which users can manually adjust settings …

90-Mile-Long Rainbow Installation in San Antonio Airport

Reminiscent of an airplane itself, a new large-scale Gabriel Dawe public art installation at San Antonio International Airport has recently been unveiled and it’s a rainbow-hued delight. Made from over 90 miles of colored thread (in 19 different colors), the piece “Plexus C18” hangs above the ticketing area of the airport and will no doubt add some life and cheer to what is an otherwise …