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Four Cellists Play Ravel’s “Bolero” on One Cello | Open Culture

And now for something completely different… Above, the Wiener Celloensemble 5 + 1–“an untraditional cello ensemble” founded by the Vienna Philharmonic‘s Gerhard Kaufmann–presents an unconventional performance of Ravel’s “Bolero.” It’s minimalist, in a certain way. Four musicians. One instrument. And … Continue reading

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The Beauty: A Poignant Animated Short Film Reimagines Plastic Waste as Ocean Life

“Simultaneously stunning and filthy” is how director Pascal Schelbli describes his 2019 short film “The Beauty.” A cautionary reimagining of the world’s rampant plastic pollution, the arresting animation reenvisions waste as lively sea life: a bubble-wrap fish puffs up, a … Continue reading

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Jr Creates Incredible Optical Illusion To “Crack Open” Art Museum | My Modern Met

By Margherita Cole on March 23, 2021 View this post on Instagram A post shared by JR (@jr) The façade of the Palazzo Strozzi has transformed into a giant illusion. In a time when many museums are still shuttered due … Continue reading

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Smooth Curves and Negative Space Complete Elegant Wooden Sculptures by Ariele Alasko

From hunks of beechwood or maple, artist Ariele Alasko carves sculptural works that take the shape of smooth curves, ruffles, and squiggled lines. The elegant pieces play with contrast and negative space and are assembled into abstract compositions, whether as … Continue reading

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Needlework On Nature | Edge of Humanity Magazine

Photographer Jackie Mulder is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images.  From the series ‘Nature’. More: Needlework On Nature

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Berlin’s plan to return Benin bronzes piles pressure on UK museums

Philip Oltermann in Berlin The British Museum in London holds the single largest collection of Benin bronzes. Photograph: Adam Eastland/Alamy British Museum and Pitt Rivers under pressure to hand back sculptures looted from Nigeria Berlin is negotiating to fully restitute … Continue reading

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The Jobs I’ll Take: God [Sci-Fi Short Film]

The second installment of my sci fi short film series on the jobs where algorithms might replace humans in the not so distant future. Starring: David Pinion, Keyana Hill, Maria Paris, Chris Dinh Shot by Jon Hill

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AHEAD

A short story about living with and as a headless person. a film by Ala Nunu music by Natalia Czekała and Krzysztof Guzewicz sound design and mixing by Edward A Guy RCA & COLA film producers: Bruno Caetano and João … Continue reading

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Interview: Ýr Jóhannsdóttir Explains Her Playful Approach to Design and How Mending Will Shape the Future of Sustainable Fashion

The latest interview supported by Colossal Members dives into the story behind the playful, quirky knits of Ýr Jóhannsdóttir. Working under the name Ýrúrarí, the Iceland-based designer received considerable attention last year for her cheeky, slightly grotesque masks, a collection … Continue reading

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A man dies in a car accident, then has a conversation with God about the meaning of life. | Re-Entry

Re-Entry is used with permission from Ben Brand and Interfilm Berlin. Learn more at http://omele.to/3tIQtQk​ and http://omele.to/2P5JxgO​.

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