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Word of the Day

Recriminate (v., rih-KRIM-ih-NATE)

To launch a counter argument or accusation. Although it has existed for years in courtrooms, most scholars believe that recrimination reached its artistic and popular peak in the Monty Python "Argument Clinic" sketch. If you disagree, we have something to say about that.

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Wearable Macramé sculptures resemble headdresses

That beautiful, bonkers thing is one of Dutch artist Sandra de Groot's knotted soft sculptures. Called kNOTs, the sculptures are made from cotton ropes that can be easily molded but also retain the structure that de Groot gives them. Armor and headdresses are the primary influences, but architecture and craft also factor in, and the pieces evolve as they're made until reaching a final form:

You can see more of de Groot's work at her studio website, Atelier Chaos, or by following her on Instagram.

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