step inside shirokuro, a 2D omakase restaurant in NYC that looks like a living sketchbook

step inside shirokuro, a 2D omakase restaurant in NYC that looks like a living sketchbook

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optical illusions

optical illusions are characterized by a visual perception that appears to differ from reality. artists have used visual trickery to expand space, play with history and architecture, and challenge the perception of time.

arashi abe ties recycled bamboo strands with hemp cords for hazy-looking take higo stool

arashi abe ties recycled bamboo strands with hemp cords for hazy-looking take higo stool

depending on the angle of the take higo stool, the bamboo strands and hemp cords overlap, shifting the look of arashi abe's chair.

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yokyok’s anamorphic bench can make people appear big or small based on where they sit

yokyok’s anamorphic bench can make people appear big or small based on where they sit

matthew burgos

leandro erlich conjures optical illusions in 'over the threshold' exhibition at palazzo reale

leandro erlich conjures optical illusions in 'over the threshold' exhibition at palazzo reale

matthew burgos

leandro erlich's surreal installation in new jersey invites you to climb + explore a brick façade

leandro erlich's surreal installation in new jersey invites you to climb + explore a brick façade

lea zeitoun

danysz gallery's latest exhibition spotlights 'modern descendants' of optical effects

danysz gallery's latest exhibition spotlights 'modern descendants' of optical effects

lea zeitoun

leon keer's giant 3D mural in las vegas depicts a retro crypto slot machine

leon keer's giant 3D mural in las vegas depicts a retro crypto slot machine

Leon Keer readers

mind-bending tromp l'oeil mural envisions 3D extension to apartment complex in russia

mind-bending tromp l'oeil mural envisions 3D extension to apartment complex in russia

myrto katsikopoulou

JR splits the earth beneath the eiffel tower to form epic, urban-scale artwork in paris

JR splits the earth beneath the eiffel tower to form epic, urban-scale artwork in paris

nina azzarello

leandro erlich's infinite staircase at japan's KAMU kanazawa seemingly expands space

leandro erlich's infinite staircase at japan's KAMU kanazawa seemingly expands space

nina azzarello

atelier RZLBD creates the illusion of endless space inside tiny 5.4 sqm dentist

atelier RZLBD creates the illusion of endless space inside tiny 5.4 sqm dentist

RZLBD readers

vincent leroy generates a new illusion of the eiffel tower seen through a giant kaleidoscope

vincent leroy generates a new illusion of the eiffel tower seen through a giant kaleidoscope

Vincent Leroy readers

peter kogler transforms rooms with hypnotic installations featuring optical illusions

peter kogler transforms rooms with hypnotic installations featuring optical illusions

juliana neira

peeta paints large-scale optical illusion murals to transform buildings

peeta paints large-scale optical illusion murals to transform buildings

kieron marchese

jen stark transforms new york city gallery into illusionistic kaleidoscope of color

jen stark transforms new york city gallery into illusionistic kaleidoscope of color

B2 architecture’s optical illusion colors creative agency office in prague

B2 architecture’s optical illusion colors creative agency office in prague

BeSquare readers

curated by the neighborhood, this book shelf illusion features 8 languages and cultures

curated by the neighborhood, this book shelf illusion features 8 languages and cultures

no political books, no religious books -- those were the only rules.

zach andrews

street artist JR transforms musée du louvre with epic optical illusion

street artist JR transforms musée du louvre with epic optical illusion

kieron marchese

korean cafe uses contoured lines to create 2D cartoon optical illusion

korean cafe uses contoured lines to create 2D cartoon optical illusion

kieron marchese

chris engman's immersive architectural landscapes explore perception and illusion

chris engman's immersive architectural landscapes explore perception and illusion

architectural-scale optical illusions recontextualize empty, urban walls in russia

architectural-scale optical illusions recontextualize empty, urban walls in russia

rob reuland

unsettlingly awesome iPhone X illusion will suck you into an infinite abyss of anxiety

unsettlingly awesome iPhone X illusion will suck you into an infinite abyss of anxiety

zach andrews

leandro erlich twists le bon marché's famed escalator to challenge perception

leandro erlich twists le bon marché's famed escalator to challenge perception

juliana neira

scott jarvie's void rug creates the illusion of a gaping black hole

scott jarvie's void rug creates the illusion of a gaping black hole

Scott Jarvie readers

pezo von ellrichshausen + felice varini transform trinity square into an optical illusion

pezo von ellrichshausen + felice varini transform trinity square into an optical illusion

Rob Fiehn readers

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Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

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Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Peleg Design

US $ 49.90

99 CLASSICS (2ND GEN)

99 CLASSICS (2ND GEN)

Meze Audio

romania $ 349

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

south korea ~~$ 99~~ $ 89

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

Twowgo

taiwan from ~~$ 46~~ $ 42

Flip lenticular earrings based on a lenticular multi-view display system

Flip lenticular earrings based on a lenticular multi-view display system

A.pair

south korea $ 38

Feel the nature with the sticker that can be attached anywhere (pressed flower, nature, fruit)

Feel the nature with the sticker that can be attached anywhere (pressed flower, nature, fruit)

Appree

south korea ~~$ 15~~ $ 12

Gradient Watch – A Timepiece of Shifting Patterns and Minimal Elegance

Gradient Watch – A Timepiece of Shifting Patterns and Minimal Elegance

Lawa Design

denmark $ 239

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

monocircus

japan $ 162

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

ChiHong

taiwan $ 55

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competitions

Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027

2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027

2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

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