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CardiffCardiff — On Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, dozens of surfers, dog-walkers, cyclists and beach-goers stopped on the bridge by Cardiff State Beach to give thanks. They gathered to watch a live art ...

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People have been making marks in the sand throughout history. For some, it’s a meditative practice. For most, it’s a way to sign your name on a vacation beach. For Dubai-based Filipino artist ...

When the tide is low on the southern Oregon coast, giant spiraling paths can be seen drawn in the sand. In the spring and summer, people flock to Bandon to walk these artistic labyrinths that stretch ...

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.

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