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Home-made masterpieces and solitary snaps: Imagery in a time of coronavirus
Art lovers deprived of the possibility of wandering around museums have taken up the “Getty Challenge”, recreating iconic paintings with household objects, inspired staging and a large dose of creativity. We also meet the French photographer capturing the ghostly aspect of … Continue reading
Intrusive Clowns, Preserved Cats, and Centuries-Old Hair: Museums Are Sharing Their Creepiest Objects
If you’re not into clowns, taxidermied creatures, or centuries-old piles of hair, you probably should avoid the #CreepiestObject hashtag on Twitter. In recent days, museums worldwide have been digging into their nightmare-inducing archives to uncover the most disturbing pieces their collections … Continue reading
Messages From Quarantine
In the age of coronavirus, the only way you can see Milan is to fly through it. By Niccolò Natali and Nikola Lorenzin. Read the story here: nyti.ms/2V7BTBX
Coronavirus: The unexpected items deemed ‘essential’ – BBC News
As entire countries shut down to prevent the spread of Covid-19, “essential” services remain open. In some countries, that’s gun shops and chocolate stores. BBC journalists in five countries around the world explain.
From Street Racing to Flying Pizza to Old-School Neon, This Is Cuba
We’re celebrating Cuban culture, food and art in this reel that begins in Cuba and ends in New York City. In Cuba, we race cars from the 1930s with the country’s famously fast and furious family; order heavenly pizza that … Continue reading
Banking With Cheese and Cutting Hair With Fire in Italy
Where can you find a bank that accepts parmigiano-reggiano cheese as collateral for a loan? Italy, of course. We’re sharing some of our favorite stories from this creative country, starting with the cheese bank in Gavasseto. Then we’re headed to … Continue reading
Ricardo Semler: Radical wisdom for a company, a school, a life
What if your job didn’t control your life? Brazilian CEO Ricardo Semler practices a radical form of corporate democracy, rethinking everything from board meetings to how workers report their vacation days (they don’t have to). It’s a vision that rewards … Continue reading
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Cherry Blossoms Are in Full Bloom, But This Year Let’s Enjoy Them From Home
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom now across Japan. Tokyo’s parks, in particular, are covered in pink and white blossoms. So yes it’s tempting to go out and enjoy some good food and booze under the trees with your … Continue reading
The Italians Making Music on Balconies Under Coronavirus Quarantine | The New Yorker
While locked down under national quarantine, neighbors all across Italy played music together and found connection in their shared improvised concerts.
Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch
Going into a self-quarantine can have many complex issues and complications beyond having enough food and supplies for two weeks. In terms of entertainment, it also probably means you’re in for a lot of boredom, a lot of Netflix, and … Continue reading
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