Laboscope vs REFRAXA

In 1816 scientist Sir David Brewster invented the kaleidoscope. In 2015 Art Lab Gnesta presents Laboscope, a new tool for unique observations. A decaying leaf in a mudpit transforms into a suggestive body. A sprouting bud creates intricate patterns. Just like snowflakes Laboscope never duplicates its output. Discover the ecosystems around you. With Laboscope you have an instrument for close observations, unique perspectives and a tool for you to capture the beauty. Art Lab Gnesta is collaborating with the research network Earth Colab in a mutual artistic, pedagogical and ecopolitical quest where artistic practice and natural sciences intertwine. Laboscope is an outcome of this collaboration. The work has been moderated by Erik Rören and Signe Johannessen in dialogue with approximately 100 8th graders from Frejaskolan in Gnesta, Sweden. A celebration of nature’s multifaceted beauty!

Turn your photos into hypnotic, symmetrical art. Pick any picture from your library and REFRAXA folds it into a living mandala - mirrors, kaleidoscopes, tiles, and prisms, rendered instantly as you flip between styles. - 17 distinct effects: mirrors, kaleidoscopes, prisms, tiles, wedges, and rotors - Edit any photo or video from your library - no length cap on video - Or go live: the camera shows the effect in the viewfinder as you shoot - Record video with the effect baked in - perfect for Reels, TikTok & Stories - Every export is archived beside your untouched original, inside the app - One-tap export, instant save. No account, no login, no cloud. - No AI, just optics: every pixel comes from your photo, and nothing you shoot ever leaves your phone Free to use. Unlock REFRAXA Pro with a one-time purchase ($9.99) or a weekly subscription ($1.99/week after a 3-day free trial) for unlimited, watermark-free exports. The subscription renews weekly until you cancel in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://refraxa.app/terms.html · Privacy Policy: https://refraxa.app/privacy.html