середа, 31 липня 2013 р.

"Kama Sutra" or "monkey business"


foto: Amazon

When Hindu philosopher Vātsyāyana wrote the Kama Sutra, he surely never could have imagined it would be so popular that it would be reproduced 2,400 years later - illustrated by sock monkeys. But ‘The Sock Monkey Kama Sutra’ has done just that. The new book arranges toys in various positions of varying ambition and dexterity, including the ‘clinging creeper’ and the ‘spinning top’. It's no surprise that using kids' toys to depict graphic sexual scenes has angered some people on Twitter, with @poowoodly commenting in a typically measured fashion: ‘Disgraceful. Should whip the person responsible spoiling a child’s toy.’ Others, like @bonniegrrl, who tweeted simply ‘love it!’, have been more sympathetic. It brings a whole new meaning to the term monkey business. (from http://news.uk.msn.com)


Когда индуистский философ Vātsyāyana написал Кама Сутру он, конечно никогда не мог себе представить, что трактат будет настолько популярным и будет воспроизведен 2400 лет спустя... в виде секса игрушечных обезьян. Но книга "Обезьянья Кама Сутра" сделала именно это. 

Новая книга показывает игрушки в различных позах, таких например, как "сплетения лиан" или "волчок". И не удивительно, что использование детских игрушек, для изображения  сексуальных сцен вызвало негативную реакцию некоторых людей на Twitter. 
Пользователь poowoodly, комментируя изменившиеся вкусы, написал: «Позорно. Хочу посмотреть в лицо человеку, ответственному за порчу детских игрушек.
 Другие, такие как  bonniegrrl написали просто "Люби его!" и были более сочувствующими. 
Все это приносит совершенно новый смысл английскому выражению  "обезьяний бизнес", что попросту является - "Валянием дурака!"


VIDEO Sock Monkey Kama Sutra from Amazon

вівторок, 9 липня 2013 р.

The largest street art work!


Works created by French artist Francois Abelanet for an event showcasing the latest range of Renault trucks

DailyMail

Suspended thousands of feet above the city below, this bridge would probably not be the most popular of places for those with a fear of heights.
Yet something is not quite right about the city which lies underneath the feet of those walking across the structure - as none of the boats in the harbour move and the skyscrapers show no activity of life, you could almost be forgiven for thinking you were looking at a picture.
But that's because this vertigo-inducing scene was in fact created by French artist Francois Abelanet.

Гигантское изображение мегаполиса с высоты птичьего полета с эффектом 3D разместилось в районе площади Белькур в центре города Лиона.  Французский стрит-арт художник Francois Abelanet создал 3D рисунок размером более 4000 квадратных метров.
У тех, кто рассматривали работу Francois Abelanet, создавалось впечатление, будто бы они идут прозрачным мостом высоко над городом, глядя на вершины небоскребов и грандиозную панораму мегаполиса под ногами.
Работы Francois Abelanet созданы  в рамках презентации новой линии машин от Renault Trucks.
Рисунок может войти в Книгу рекордов Гиннеса как самый большой объект уличного искусства.


Vertigo: Passers-by walk across a bridge high above the city below in this impressive 3D street artwork

Factory floor: Visitors are given a peek into the Renault truck factory in this 3D image created by French artist Francois Abelanet

Flying high: The artist has created a number of surreal worlds, including this scene complete with flying parcels

Looking down: The pictures offer some amazing views across cityscapes and beyond

Daunting: Two boys pretend to teeter on the edge of a ledge high above an impressive cityscape

The artist created the amazing 3D street art for an event showcasing the new range of Renault Trucks in Lyon.
The work, measuring more than 4,000 square metres, was also an attempt to enter the Guinness Book of Records for the largest street artwork.
The spectacular images show a range of surreal worlds featuring parcels with wings and bridges high above huge cityscapes, which viewers seem to almost be able to step into.
The people of Lyon were invited to preview the Renault Trucks's new products at the special event.

    Visitors were also able to get on board some of the new trucks.
    Renault Trucks has been situated in the city of Lyon since 1894, according to france3.fr.
    Originally part of Renault, the manufacturer has been owned by the Volvo Group since 2001.
    The manufacturer, which unveiled its new range of vehicles last month, has been developing the vehicles for the past seven years.
    The company says it 'has deployed significant resources in order to offer its customers vehicles with a high level of reliability'.

    What a view: Visitors attempt to capture the full effect of the vertigo-inducing images on their cameras

    Showcase: The huge artworks were created for an event showcasing the new range of Renault trucks in Lyon, France

    People walk across a giant 3D street art work by French artist Francois Abelanet during an event organised by Renault Trucks in Place Bellecour
    The work, measuring more than 4,000 square metres, was also an attempt to enter the Guinness Book of Records for the largest street art work

    Trick of the eye: Artist Francois Abelanet created the amazing 3D images on material which was then laid down on the floor at the event