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Sergio Romagnolo’s Red Plastic Drumkit

Red Plastic Drum Kit Front View
All Photos By Gail

It’s been nearly ten years since my gig writing for Modern Drummer magazine came to an unceremonious end, but I still get nostalgic when I see a work of art that pays homage to the drums. Check out this crazy kit by Brazilian artist Sergio Romagnolo, which is made from hand-molded, headed plastic. Continue reading Sergio Romagnolo’s Red Plastic Drumkit

Giant Fish Sculpture Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles!

The Big Fishes Sculpture Rio
Image Credit: Victor R. Caivano / AP, Ueslei Marcelino / Reuters

The Big Fishes is a wonderfully whimsical sculpture that was made from collected and assembled discarded plastic bottles. What a cool way to go green! The sculpture is currently installed at Botafogo Beach in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. At night, the work is illuminated so that beachgoers can continue to enjoy the piece even when it’s dark out!

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Pink Thing of the Day: Brazil’s Christ The Redeemer Statue

The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was lit up in Pink on Tuesday to raise awareness of breast cancer. (Pic via AP).