Art That Is Only Temporary: Artist Sam Dougados creates massive images and patterns on beaches across Europe, knowing full well that the tide will wash them away. “The ephemeral is a party of the beauty,” he explains, arguing that “people pay more attention to something that doesn’t last.” Dougados’ creations range from geometric patterns to images to words, offering beach-goers a beautiful surprise. Dougados, who draws inspiration from the surrounding environment, has named his type of artwork “arenaglyphe,” Latin for “engraving in sand.” While Dougados does admit there are times he wishes his works lasted longer, there is certainly something especially beautiful about the harmony for which he strives with nature and the submission to the power of the tides.

Music in Space: Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield has released an album of songs he recorded while on the International Space Station. The album, entitled “Space Sessions: Songs Form a Tin Can,” is a product of Hadfield’s ongoing desire to share the experiences of an astronaut with everyone stuck on Earth. He admits he may not be the best musician, but argues that his album represents “our first effort and our artistic expression of what it’s like to live on board a spaceship.” Hadfield, 56, had to adjust to certain unique complications, like guitars that would fly away and sinuses that failed to drain without gravity. Proceeds from the album will benefit music education in Canada. Hadfield’s efforts certainly prove that music knows no boundaries!

Majestic Churches in Vertical Panoramas: Photographer Richard Silver has made it possible to enjoy the beauty and magnificence of New York churches for those who cannot visit. By sticking images together to create larger composites, Silver has created stunning vertical panoramas of some of the city’s most impressive religious structures. Silver explains his method: “Finding the perfect location in the center aisle then shooting vertically from the pew to the back of the church gives the perspective that only architecture of this style can portray.” He has photographed an impressive array of churches, displaying the beauty of each and the variety among them. Just be careful not to get dizzy looking at them!