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Morabeza
This 16mm short film undertakes a journey from slavery to ‘Morabeza’, a multi-faceted word that describes Cape Verde’s gentle spirit. Allow yourself be guided to discover the diversity and beauty of this South African country.
Carnaval de Recife e Olinda, Carnival Celebrations Brasil
Carnival in Olinda Carnaval de Recife e Olinda The magic of the Carnival continues in the colonial town of Olinda with the young and old partying together. As expected, the 2014 Carnival in Olinda will play host to a … Continue reading
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Tagged Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnival, creatives, dance, music
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New Masking Tape Paintings by Nasa Funahara – Spoon & Tamago
Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” recreated in masking tape. The piece was part of a recent Vermeer Tribute Exhibition in Japan. The Japanese artist Nasa Funahara’s obsession with masking tape began with the simple hobby of collecting. … Continue reading
Favela Santa Marta: Colourful houses, annoyed residents and Michael Jackson
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How Trees Secretly Talk to Each Other in the Forest | Decoder
What do trees talk about? In the Douglas fir forests of Canada, see how trees “talk” to each other by forming underground symbiotic relationships—called mycorrhizae—with fungi to relay stress signals and share resources with one another.
#14: The ‘Original’ Flatiron Building
What a lot of people don’t know is that Toronto’s Flatiron Building preceded New York’s famous building by more than 10 years – take that NYC. In 1891, the Gooderham family (of the Gooderham & Worts distillery ) commissioned architect … Continue reading
RSA ANIMATE: Smile or Die
Acclaimed journalist, author and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking.
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