TED Talks
TED: The timeless, ancient language of art | Wangechi Mutu
Using found materials and mesmerizing structures that unearth deep-rooted emotions, Wangechi Mutu's visual creations celebrate our collective history and explore how art communicates into the future. From ancient rock carvings in the...
SciShow
Tracking Plant Genetics Through Art
Just like animals, plants evolve and change over time. And you might think we'd be looking for things like fossils to figure out how they've changed, but some scientists are using a far less traditional resource: art.
TED Talks
TED: An underwater art museum, teeming with life | Jason deCaires Taylor
For sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, the ocean is more than a muse -- it's an exhibition space and museum. Taylor creates sculptures of human forms and mundane life on land and sinks them to the ocean floor, where they are subsumed by the...
TED Talks
Reuben Margolin: Sculpting waves in wood and time
Reuben Margolin is a kinetic sculptor, crafting beautiful pieces that move in the pattern of raindrops falling and waves combining. Take nine minutes and be mesmerized by his meditative art -- inspired in equal parts by math and nature.
SciShow
How Scientists Protect the World's Most Famous Art
Conserving and restoring art can be pretty tricky. Thankfully, scientists have been learning how to restore artwork in some pretty cool ways that are effective, safe, and a little weird, to be honest.
TED Talks
AnnMarie Thomas: Hands-on science with squishy circuits
In a zippy demo at TED U, AnnMarie Thomas shows how two different kinds of homemade play dough can be used to demonstrate electrical properties -- by lighting up LEDs, spinning motors, and turning little kids into circuit designers.
Curated Video
Top 5 Museums to Visit in London
Howcast - Learn about the top five museums to visit in London in this Howcast travel video.
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Top 6 Museums to Visit in Barcelona
Howcast - Learn about the top six museums to visit in Barcelona in this Howcast travel video.
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Top 6 Places to Visit in Paris
Howcast - Learn about the top six places to visit in Paris in this Howcast travel video.
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Top 7 Museums to Visit in Tokyo
Howcast - Learn about the top seven museums to visit on a trip to Tokyo in this Howcast travel video.
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How to Understand a Work of Art
Learn to understand any artwork you come across in a fraction of the time it would take to get a degree in Art History.
Curated Video
These Polar Bears Are Having a Blast Destroying Snow Sculptures
The San Diego Zoo regularly provides snow for its polar bears as enrichment, but today there's a special competitive twist.
Curated Video
The Art of Woodworking: Hanna Dausch
Learn about Pittsburgh-based woodworker Hanna Dausch, who makes custom wood pieces by hand turning on a lathe.
Curated Video
Norawank – Monastery of Splendour in Armenia
Norawank Monastery, located in the secluded Amaghu Ravine south of Lake Sewan, is a stunning blend of natural beauty and spiritual architecture, built mostly in the 13th century by the Orbeljan Family. The elegant Surp Astvatsatsin...
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Leon - Medieval City in North East Spain
León, an ancient city founded by the Roman legion, is known for its Gothic Santa Maria De Regla Cathedral, which began construction in the 13th century and features intricate sculptures depicting the Last Judgement. The city, with...
Bedtime History
The Louvre Museum Story | Paris France
Take a tour through the Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the most famous art museums in the world! Inside, you’ll find the Mona Lisa, ancient Egyptian treasures, and art from all around the globe. Once a royal palace, the Louvre became a...
Great Big Story
Interactive sculptures, art of the future
Discover the innovative world of interactive sculptures that respond to viewers, merging technology with creative expression in futuristic art.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Ice Sculpture
ICE SCULPTURE AUSTRIA’S SECOND BIGGEST CITY, GRAZ, HOSTED THE INAUGURAL ICE ART WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND AS A RESULT THE CITY WAS TRANSFORMED BY A WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF FROZEN STATUES OF SOME OF THE WORLD MOST FAMOUS LANDMARKS.
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Landmarks - Landmarks of Chocolate
LANDMARKS OF CHOCOLATE HUMANITY S NEED TO CREATE LANDMARKS TAKES MANY DIFFERENT FORMS. WHILE KINGS DREAM OF PALACES AND TEMPLES, OTHERS EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN THEIR FAVOURITE MEDIUM SOMETIMES IT S CHOCOLATE. OR IN MINIATURE. THE...
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Landmarks - St John's Malta
ST JOHN’S MALTA THE CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND OF MALTA IS KNOWN TO MOST EUROPEANS AS A SUNNY HOLIDAY DESTINATION BUT LIKE MANY OF ITS NEIGHBOURS THE MALTESE ARCHIPELAGO IS HOME TO AN ANCIENT TREASURE HOUSE. ITS FAMOUS 40 KILOMETRE...
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Landmarks - Parthenon Colored Gods
PARTHENON COLORED GODS "GODS IN COLOUR" AT THE NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM OF ATHENS IS A DISPLAY OF 23 COPIES OF FAMOUS MARBLE STATUES AND SCULPTURES REPRODUCED IN THEIR TRUE FORM PAINTED IN DETAILED COLOURS OF BLUE, RED, GREEN AND...
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Only In Turkey 5 - Shoe Artist
Shoe Artist:Using folding, wrapping, and cutting techniques, a shoe artist transforms a shoe into a smiling face, showcasing creativity in the world of shoe art.
Great Big Story
The art of transformation, John Lopez's scrap metal sculptures
Explore the unique world of John Lopez, who creates lifelike sculptures from scrap metal.
Great Big Story
A Stepwell Fit For a King Built By a Queen
Delve into the rich history of Rani Ki Vav, a remarkable stepwell in Patan, India. Built in the 11th century by a queen in memory of her husband, this architectural marvel stands as a testament to ancient traditions and societal values.