Art by Patricia Piccinini
Australian sculptor Patricia Piccinini stands out in the art world by creating thought-provoking creatures with seemingly hybridized characteristics, and she most recently designed her largest […]
Floods in Europe
Causing a dozen deaths in one weekend, a deluge in Europe has forced thousands of people living close to waterways and rivers into a state […]
Protests against Turkish government
A clash between police and demonstrators in Turkey has turned into a week-long movement against the Turkish government. On May 28 at Taksim Gezi Park, […]
Rippling high-rise building
Part skyscraper and part sculpture, the tower appropriately named Aqua has a rippling effect with waves of balconies and windows appearing like vertical bodies of […]
Greek island of Santorini
The famous Greek island of Santorini attracts tourists with its spectacular views of the surrounding Aegean Sea and stairway-connected, whitewashed architecture. Explore more photos of […]
Nature’s Basalt Columns
Interlocking rock pillars formed from cooling lava millions of years ago in captivating locations worldwide, most notably Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway, Iceland’s Svartifoss, and Scotland’s Fingal’s […]
#FlickrFriday: You and Me
Our last Flickr Friday theme was You and Me. It amazes us every week anew to see all your creativity. For […]
3D masterpieces on pavement by Tracy Lee Stum
Most artists spend a lifetime trying to find both success and passion with their art. Tracy Lee Stum, known on Flickr as Tracy Stum, has […]
New in The Commons!
We’re welcoming three new institutions to The Commons today, from all corners of the globe*! State Records Authority of New South Wales: […]
Blenny fish portraits
The photogenic and abundant sea critters called Blennies often appear in underwater photography, and here are a few macro portraits of the tiny fish. Encompassing nearly […]
Conquering Everest
Read about Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary’s anniversary and discover more breathtaking photos of Mount Everest…
World’s Largest LEGO Model
Thousands gathered in New York City’s Times Square on May 22 to watch the unveiling of the world’s largest LEGO model, a 1:1 replica of […]