Monthly Archives: December 2018

A lesson on looking

Are you looking closely? Visual educator Amy Herman explains how to use art to enhance your powers of perception and find connections where they may not be apparent. Learn the techniques Herman uses to train Navy SEALs, doctors and crime … Continue reading

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Hors de l’eau – Animation Short Film 2018 – GOBELINS

Through the eyes of a macaque mother, a group of snow monkeys has to face the strict rules which govern their community. Directors : : DUONG VAN HUYEN Simon, DURAND Joël, LECLERCQ Thibault, LUCAS Valentin, SITARI Andrei Contact : hors@gobelins.fr … Continue reading

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The vortex house of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck | David Airey

Dan Havel and Dean Ruck altered two buildings in the Montrose neighbourhood of Houston, Texas. Here’s an excerpt from the art league press release, written before the project started: “Havel and Ruck will create a large funnel-like vortex beginning from … Continue reading

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Dinosaurs are alive! Here’s how we know, and why it matters | Richard Prum

 

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Famous Paintings of Flowers Recreated in Real Life

sunflowers by vincent van gogh, recreated in real life by makoto azuma Van Gogh, Picasso, Redon and Renoir. Almost every great painter in history has been fascinated with flowers as a subject for still-lives. And some of the most famous … Continue reading

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How Class Works — by Richard Wolff

Economist Richard Wolff explains our class society.

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A Nostalgic Winter Scene Takes a Sinister Turn in a New Welsh Work by Banksy

Yesterday, Banksy (previously) left his mark in the South Wales town of Port Talbot, his first in the UK nation. The area drew attention earlier this year when a World Health Organization report named it the most polluted community in … Continue reading

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SOUTH AMERICA – A Time-Lapse Adventure

In this short film, you will be taken on a journey through the incredibly varied landscapes of this imposing continent, South America. One year of travel, nine countries, countless hours on busses, motorbikes, and cars. Hundreds of thousands of images … Continue reading

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O Human Being

Peter is having a terrible Christmas

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Disney•Pixar Short Film “Bao”

In “Bao,” an aging Chinese mom suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy. Mom excitedly welcomes this new bundle of joy into her … Continue reading

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