VIDEO: IT IS A 2D LIGHT THAT LOOKS LIKE A 3D SKULL, SO IT'S ART?

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is known for its cutting-edge contemporary exhibitions of the world's most influential designers and artists – basically, it's where every aspiring artist wants to end up one day. It also just so happens that the MoMA has a really rad design shop where you can buy pieces designed by the world's favourite artists. Whether or not you can make it to New York to see the collection of Monets or to hang out with Abbi Jacobson, you can show off your keen eye for design with their curated shop picks.

The skull lamp, designed by Israeli artist Nir Chehanowski exclusively for MoMa, is one of our favourites. It looks like a 3D skull, but your brain is playing tricks on you. The 3D skull lamp is actually an optical illusion. The skull is just a sheet of acrylic glass with laser-cut lines outlining the shape of the skull. LED light travels up from the base, illuminating the lines and creating the 3D effect. It's amazing!

You can see in the video below how 2D becomes 3D just by an optical illusion.