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Anna Devis painting an avocado
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Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda Capture Joyful Mise-en-Scènes

The Spanish artists have spent nearly 7 years turning large windows into hot air balloons, brown hats into avocado pits, and much more into playful illusions.

CultureArmchair Treasure Hunts

Armchair Treasure Hunts

In this exclusive book excerpt from The Puzzler, New York Times-bestselling author A.J. Jacobs details one of the longest ongoing treasure hunts in the world.

PeopleCluebox Puzzles Pack a Story

Cluebox Puzzles Pack a Story

The Cluebox series captures the escape room experience. Here's how German company iDeventure packs stories into puzzle boxes.

PeopleOne of the Biggest Miniature Museums is in Las Vegas

One of the Biggest Miniature Museums is in Las Vegas

Filmmaker Jessica Oreck has spent her life hunting for the strangest miniature objects—from tiny dice to pinky-tall camels.

ArtSusanna Bauer crocheting a magnolia leaf

Susanna Bauer Crochets Leaves Into Masterpieces

Susanna Bauer's meticulous designs are made using a hook, thread, and enough muscle control to work down to one-tenth of a millimeter.  

ArtJohn Pugh's "Revolution" mural on the side of an apartment building

8 People Pushing Anamorphic Art to New Limits

Here are eight anamorphic artists from around the world—including Adry del Rocio and Jonty Hurwitz—that are breaking our brains.