Global Rainbow

Artificial rainbows, giant bugs, a cupcake ATM and more in this week's look at the web

As the clock winds down on the 2012 Olympics, artist Yvette Mattern’s Global Rainbow shines over Northern England, symbolizing hope in the years to come and referencing the five colors of the olympic rings. Mattern’s lasers will go live on 4 March 2012 in North Tyneside, England.

Today I’m Feeling Turquoise

Artificial rainbows, giant bugs, a cupcake ATM and more in this week's look at the web

A new book from Pentagram pairs colors with their respective moods. Taking things a step further than the “green=greed” equation, the collection equates canary yellow to “mindless positivity” and maroon to “long-repressed rage”.

Martin Creed

Artificial rainbows, giant bugs, a cupcake ATM and more in this week's look at the web

The conceptual artist’s latest installation fills the restaurant of London’s Sketch Gallery. “Work No 1347” starts at the floor with a chevron pattern in 96 different types of marble and stretches up to the walls, with an accompanying set of large-scale paintings. The rest of the set-up comprises “Work No 1343”, which includes every single table, chair, dish and piece of glassware and flatware—each different, …