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How Herbie Hancock Wrote Maiden Voyage
Institute Chairman and jazz legend Herbie Hancock shares the unique story of how he composed the jazz standard “Maiden Voyage.” Filmed at the University of Melbourne’s Federation Hall as part of International Jazz Day 2019 Education & Outreach Programs in … Continue reading
Herbie Hancock, Ravi Coltrane, Zakir Hussain: “Maiden Voyage” | International Jazz Day 2022
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock Performs his iconic composition “Maiden Voyage” with Brian Blade (drums), Randy Brecker (trumpet), Ravi Coltrane (tenor saxophone), James Genus (bass) and Zakir Hussain (tabla) as part of the International Jazz Day 2022 All-Star Global Concert … Continue reading
Atmospheric Oil Paintings by Martin Wittfooth Illuminate Nature’s Timeless Cycles | Colossal
August 29, 2025 Art Nature Kate Mothes “Aspect of Summer,” oil on canvas, 36 x 60 inches. All images courtesy of the artist and Corey Helford Gallery Wittfooth blends traditional European painting techniques with critical concerns surrounding the human impact … Continue reading
Bad Spit (@badspit) | The tallest tree in Wales got damaged by a storm…
The tallest tree in Wales got damaged by a storm and was supposed to be cut down, instead chainsaw artist Simon O’Rourke found a better solution to symbolize the tree’s last attempt to reach the sky. Source: Bad Spit (@badspit)
Bad Spit (@badspit) | London’s smallest public statue, Two Mice Eating Cheese…
London’s smallest public statue, Two Mice Eating Cheese, located on Philpot Lane, commemorates the death of two workmen, who are said to have fallen from scaffolding while arguing over a missing sandwich, which was later revealed to have been taken … Continue reading
Bad Spit (@badspit) | Impressive 3D mural created by Bogdan Tanasyuk in Odessa, Ukraine
Impressive 3D mural created by Bogdan Tanasyuk in Odessa, Ukraine. The mural shows a staircase leading to a portal that opens at a glance at a city street. The mural is known as “Stairway to the Abstract” and has become … Continue reading
