According to the Urban Dictionary, a Paradoxymoron is “a person who argues in circles, often contradicting themselves”. By contrast, and according to fine artist Patrick Hughes, this is what a Paradoxymoron looks like:

Not that there’s anything so contradictory or redundant about this 1996 piece of fine art, mind you… well, except for the fact that it seems to change when you watch it from different standpoints. In fact, there’s a rather interesting optical illusion lurking right over the surface of the painting. Check it out:

As you can see, this is a “trompe d’oeil” type of painting (that’s “trick the eye” in French), that relies on a three-dimensional canvas to deliver a different image depending on the perspective of the viewer… or maybe I should say it depends on the “Reverspective”? Well, it’s plain to see this is a unique painting – and just in case you want to know more about Patrick Hughes Read the rest of this entry »

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Ok, so by now some of you regulars are probably starting to wonder if I’m going to rebrand this website as “Slices of Michael Jackson” – on account of the diversity of posts I’ve been releasing lately, celebrating different aspects of the king of Pop. Regardless, this is a video I just couldn’t go without posting: after all, it throws in the mix two of my favorite people of African-American ascent. I’m talking of course about MJ and president Obama!

I you have ever, in your wildest dreams tried to imagine what would result if these two amazing personas were combined as a single individual… well, I should say you sure have a fertile imagination. Plus, I will say you’re in for a treat. I mean, just sit back, grab a drink and feast your eyes on this 13 minute extended parody of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, starring no one else but our dear president in office Barak Obama. Here you go:

Now, someone just needs to make a parody of Michael Jackson as president Obama. Then my existence will be officially be fulfilled.

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When you find your self in a traveling mood with artistic flair, why not consider visiting the Metropolitan museum of art in New York? Trusted Tours is currently offering some cool online travel guides, and if you sign up for their Newsletter, you’ll get a chance of winning a brand new GPS. So go ahead if you feel like doing so, but make sure you do it for a taste of art in the big, big apple.

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As you’re probably aware of, our fingers are magnificent tools, which can perform the most unexpected tasks, provided there’s enough skill. Well, I’m about to show you a set of pictures that clearly demonstrated this principle, and then some. Sadly though, I don’t have any information about neither the author or the creation; so should any one of my faithful readers be in the know, please share with us via comments.

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Sometimes we feel as though time gets by too quickly, the other times it feels as though we’re trailing an imminent future that never quite becomes real. Sometimes we feel as though life is way too serious, and other times life makes us feel almost as if we’re living through a surreal cartoon. Well, I can understand it might get a bit confusing, so I decided to add to the mix with this awesome realistic rendering of Matt Groenings show futurama!

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