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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 …
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Medical Marijuana Delivery Company Scores $13 Million in Funding
SF-based medical marijuana delivery business Eaze has just announced it’s received $13 million in series B funding, making it the highest funded marijuana technology company thus far. Eaze—led by Keith McCarty—launched in …
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Best Dressed at the Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade
From the adorable to absurd and awkward, the 2016 Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade in NYC brought out all kinds of pooches (and owners) who delighted the crowds this past weekend. …
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David Bowie’s Ettore Sottsass and the Memphis Group Collection is Being Auctioned
Best known for being a musical and style icon, David Bowie was (of course) a lot more. One of those unsung attributes happens to be a good design eye, noticeable through his …
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Instead of Buying Merch, Donate to Women’s Organizations
While sometimes it’s nice to wear your heart (and your feminism) on your sleeve, there’s more to a movement than a T-shirt. The team at The Cut knows this and has put …
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$300k Kickstarter to Save Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers
A truly iconic piece of film history, Dorothy’s ruby slippers from 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz,” is in desperate need of conservation. The sequin-covered shoes (an anonymous gift to the museum in …
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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, …
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Winemaking in China
China isn’t necessarily a country that comes to mind when thinking about wine, but winemaker Emma Gao wants to change that. Her small production winery at Silver Heights vineyard is focused on …
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Somerset House’s Affordable Creative Studios
To combat an “accelerating exodus of artists due to rising rents and redevelopment,” London’s Somerset House is set to open affordable studios to keep the creative spirit of the city alive. Set …
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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 …