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Impossible Pop-up Sculptures by Peter Dahmen
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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 get enough of his YouTube chann...

PeopleJohn Edmark's Exploratorium

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 imagination and craftsmanship embody the wonder and amusement we aim to bring...

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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, and from many different collections.   Ray & C...

PeopleThe Incredible Paper Creations of Robert Lang

The Incredible Paper Creations of Robert Lang

In the world of origami Robert Lang is a legend. His eye-catching, intricate designs have taken the craft by storm and helped pioneer new ways of applying origami principles to complex real-world e...

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Extraordinary Animated Sculptures by John Edmark

John Edmark is no stranger to Art of Play. His insanely popular Helicone has been a best seller for us since we added it to our catalog last year, not to mention it's super fun to play with. In add...

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Brad Fulton on Playing Card Design

Fulton is known in the playing card community as a creator of story-based playing card decks. His unique style incorporates family heritage, cinema and classic hand-drawn design.