Bompas & Parr and Jo Duck Explore the NSFW World of “Sploshing”

In case you weren’t already aware, Sploshing is a “wet and messy fetish” (aka WAM) which essentially consists of a substance (usually food) being poured, smeared and/or splashed onto naked flesh. While it might sounds odd to some, it’s actually more common than one might think, and British experience designers Bompas & Parr decided to explore the fetish with photographer Jo Duck. The result is …

Sweden Rewards Citizens for Not Taking Part in “Throw-Away” Culture

As the Western world seems to get deeper and deeper into “Throw Away” culture, there are small “fixer” movements working on the opposing side—encouraging people (and making it easier) to repair rather than replace everything from phones to shoes and beyond. In a fantastic move, Sweden is hoping to further push the idea and will begin offering citizens who give bikes, apparel and shoes to …

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 …