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crossconnectmag : Subvisual Subway During the summer of 2015 Craig Ward rode the trains of each of New York City’s twenty-two subway lines, collecting bacterial samples from hand rails, seats and other high traffic surfaces in an attempt to create an unconventional series of portraits of the city’s complex eco-system and a snapshot of the city at large. View similar posts like this | Posted by Chaz

Digital Art from The Artifice The Artifice is an international artist collective founded in 2013 by Grigori Shevtsov and Stu Ballinger . The Artifice was created to be a community where people can get to know fellow artists, learn from each other, and work together as a team. The Artifice is constantly on the lookout for talented artists interested in joining their group. Together, they work on art exhibitions based on various themes. Their last exhibition was called “Phase Four: Velocity”. They are currently working on their fifth phase, set to be released in early 2016. You can find art from The Artifice on their website , blog , and B ehance .  Posted by Philip Follow Cross Connect on Twitter

nonconcept : Asymetric Nature Shelters in South Fyn, Denmark by LUMO Architects .

nonconcept : Lloyd Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe.

nonconcept : Moveable Hut in Whangapoua, New Zealand by Crosson Clarke Carnachan .  (Photography: Jackie Meiring )

Stunning Photography by Aaron J. Groen Aaron J. Groen is an artist specializing in astro and landscape photography. He was born and raised in South Dakota and spent his entire life exploring the beauty and wonder of the midwest. Traveling the back roads and gravels where most people do not travel. Constantly in search of that next spot to shoot that perfect moment in time. Aaron loves South Dakota’s amazing night skies and things that seem to be left behind by mankind. You can see much more of Aaron’s photograpy on his Flickr site or follow him on Twitter. Enjoy past photography features and follow us on Twitter . posted by Margaret

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crossconnectmag : Preservationists Fight To Save Forgotten French Castle Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers These days it seems like castles only exist in storybooks and Disney movies. What happened to the foreboding dwellings of our wealthiest ancestors? The truth of the matter is, while there are still many castles in Europe and a few in the United States, many have fallen into disrepair and ruin over time. However, in the Poitou-Charentes region of France, a group of preservationists are trying to save a 13th century castle that is slowly being reclaimed by nature. The story behind the abandoned property is just as fascinating as what’s left standing today. In the 13th Century, the Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers was the home of the notorious and powerful Barclay family. Although not royalty themselves, they enjoyed a close relationship with several generations of kings. One can only hope this magnificent property will be saved before nature completely takes