An artist in Ireland creates mind-blowing optical illusions out of sand — and then watches them wash away. Manuel Frolich enjoys going to the beach, but he doesn’t just lounge around like most people.

In an ever-busy world, where the humdrum of our daily lives may often leave us feeling overwhelmed, we are constantly seeking ways to find balance and tranquility. Imagine a tool designed to reduce ...

The Japanese practice of drawing patterns in sand, known as “karesansui” or “dry landscape” gardening, is often associated with Zen Buddhism. These gardens are designed to embody a sense of ...

A popular San Luis Obispo County beach typically covered with clams, seaweed and seagulls is in the process of being transformed into a series of massive murals. Nine artists from around the globe are ...

Gripped between her two hands is a rake that flows like an extension of her body, etching designs into the sand. In her ears, music blares from her headphones. The flowy, multicolored dress-wearing ...

HAMPTON – Some people talk to their pastor, some to counselors, but when Sebastian Privitera seeks solace, he heads to Hampton Beach to create masterpieces on its glistening sand. “It’s my therapy,” ...

A design exhibition in an Austrian castle celebrates the possibilities of glass. By Jane Margolies This article is part of our Design special section about making the environment a creative partner in ...