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No digital medium can compare to holding a real book in your hands, turning its pages and inhaling its dusty scent, not to mention the nostalgic sense of finality that comes with closing it once you’ve finished reading. Spanish art group Luzinterruptus wanted to remind viewers of the visceral, irreplaceable power of books, with a Learn More

Fireflies are basically nature’s LED lights: they’re cute, bright, efficient, and they can go anywhere. Not surprisingly, these ingenious, self-illuminating insects have been linked to LED lighting technology in ways with real-life impact, from creating more affordable LED lights, to unlocking the mysteries of firefly mating practices. It’s only fitting then, that the primary art Learn More

Sure, maybe it’s a promotional stunt to familiarize folks with IKEA’s new line of LED light bulbs, Ledare, but that doesn’t make the company’s “LEDscape” installation any less beautiful. Comprised of 1200 LED light fixtures, “LEDscape” was installed in the Centro Cultural de Belém in Lisbon over the holiday season. Created by Like Architects, the Learn More

Last year I gave a review of some of the most intricate, well engineered and spectacular DIY holiday LED light shows from around the country. And this year I’m doing the same, but I’ll break it into two parts because there are so many amazing displays out there this year. I’ll start with two households Learn More

If you’re like me, you wish the Olympics came around more often than every two years. If you’re even more like me, you find yourself dreaming of warm weather locales when the temperature dips below 75. That being said, you might understand why I’m taking a trip back in time for this post to remember Learn More

Urban gardening is gaining popularity, and for good reason. Growing your own food is one of the best ways to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. But in Singapore, they’ve taken urban gardening to new heights, literally. The city has recently unveiled staggering vertical gardens, which consist of 18 tree-like structures ranging from 82 to 164 Learn More

As if there weren’t enough reasons to go to Paris, Nuit Blanch is the French city’s annual celebration of art, performance and light. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, as museums, shops, galleries and recreation centers stay open all night long for one day. This year Nuit Blanch took place on Learn More

If you thought flying and leaping over tall buildings in a single bound were capabilities reserved only for Superman, think again. A new video by German director and artist Frank Sauer proves that, when outfitted in cool RGB LED light suits and set loose in the streets of Bangkok, a team of freerunners can come Learn More

Japan is filled with beautiful gardens, but none are as stunning as Nabana no Sato Botanical Garden, located on the island of Nagashima in Kuwana. From November until March 2013, the grounds have been transformed into an illuminated environment called “Winter Illuminations.” Designers used millions of RGB LED lights to transform the gardens into what Learn More

Pop stars from Lady Gaga to Katy Perry have been seen decked out in LED-laced gowns at star-studded events, and now we can add another one to the list. Nicole Scherzinger, who gained fame as one of the front women of the Pussycat Dolls (2003-2010), is now focusing on her solo career. But the dress Learn More