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May 31, 2017 • Art of Play 0

Impossible Pop-up Sculptures by Peter Dahmen

Using only scissors and glue, Peter Dahmen engineers impossible pop-up sculptures from plain paper. We are blown away by their mechanical detail and beauty and can't...

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May 27, 2017 • Art of Play 0

John Edmark's Exploratorium

It's no secret that all of us at Art of Play are big fans of John Edmark. From the Helicone to his Animated Blooms, his...

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May 13, 2017 • Adam Rubin 0

Tops by Ray & Charles Eames

Tops is a short film directed by Ray & Charles Eames in 1969. The film showcases many different styles of spinning tops from around the world,...

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March 25, 2017 • Art of Play 1

Japanese Art of Marquetry

Ever wonder how the Japanese achieve such intricate patterns in their woodwork, particularly for those popular gift boxes you see in souvenir shops? This short film captures...

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