Beijing residents play fetch with migratory birds in ancient China tradition
In winter and early spring, some Beijing residents enjoy catching and playing with birds, a tradition dating back to the Qing Dynasty. This tradition dates back to the 17th and early 20th centuries. It is believed that only about 50 to 60 people practice this tradition in modern-day Beijing. Passersby in Beijing in winter or […]
Michael Jordan game-worn sneakers fetch $8 million at auction
A collection of sneakers worn by superstar Michael Jordan while winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls has been sold at auction for $8 million, setting a new record for game-worn sneakers. Announced by Sotheby’s. Six pairs of Air Jordan shoes went on sale Friday, one from each championship series finale in 1991, 1992, […]
These robot dogs paint and fetch up to $40K for their art
Agnieszka Pilat is not your typical artist. She doesn't use brushes, pencils, or even her own hands to create her artwork. Instead, she uses robots, specifically robot dogs made by Boston Dynamics. Robot dog that draws like a human Pilat was born in Poland. Now living in the United States, he teaches three of his […]
These robot dogs paint like Picasso and fetch up to $40K for their art
Agnieszka Pilat is not your typical artist. She doesn't use brushes, pencils, or even her own hands to create her artwork. Instead, she uses robots, specifically robot dogs made by Boston Dynamics. Artist Agnieszka Pilat and her robot dog (Agnieszka Pilat) Robot dog that draws like a human Pilat was born in Poland. Now living […]