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Cafe Wall Illusion
(vision - boundaries and edges)

The Cafe Wall Illusion consists of white and black tiles that at first glance, seem to hang down at each end. The tiles are in a straight line, but they look like they could be in a zig-zag pattern. This happens because of the gray grout that holds the tiles together. It seems to "bend" the tiles around. This phenomenon was first noticed on a cafe wall in England.

Exhibit Specs
96"w X 96"h X 1"d
20 lbs.
 
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Cafe Wall Illusion 2
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