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#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

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Large-Scale Drawings of the United Kingdom’s 69 Cities by Carl Lavia

Self-taught artist Carl Lavia, who goes by the nickname “Sketch,” has been drawing intricate cities and architecturally-minded illustrations since he was the age of five. Although his early works were imaginative renderings of fictionalized cities, his practice has grown into immensely … Continue reading

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The Surprisingly Interesting Story Behind Strawberry Fields Forever

In this video: The Beatles’ 1967 hit “Strawberry Fields Forever” has long been considered one of the greatest pop songs ever recorded. Released in February of that year as a double A side single along with Penny Lane, the song … Continue reading

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Why glass towers are bad for city life — and what we need instead | Justin Davidson

There’s a creepy transformation taking over our cities, says architecture critic Justin Davidson. From Houston, Texas to Guangzhou, China, shiny towers of concrete and steel covered with glass are cropping up like an invasive species. Rethink your city’s anatomy as … Continue reading

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Head Instructor: A New Glass Sculpture by Thomas Medicus Analyzes the Human Mind Through Four Anamorphic Images

Thomas Medicus (previously) is a master of illusion. The Austria-based artist builds boxes from segments of laser-cut acrylic glass which present a different image depending on which angle you view the rotating sculpture. In his most recent work, Head Instructor, concept follows form. … Continue reading

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Olodum batuque bom

Andréia Rabello Published on 15 Jun 2014 Este vídeo foi feito na época da Copa do Mundo de 2014, estava acontecendo uma transmissão ao vivo para a SPORT TV. Eu tive o privilégio de registrar este momento mágico, O Grupo … Continue reading

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Sunlight Casts Shadows of Phrases Exploring Theories of Time in a Street Art Installation by DAKU

Pseudonymous Indian street artist DAKU recently installed an immersive text-based work in Panjim, Goa. Placed along 31st January Road, a fishnet structure suspends letters above pedestrians. The region’s abundant sunlight pours through to cast shadows on the street, spelling out tropes about … Continue reading

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Sketchbook Vol. 1 Provides an Intimate Look into the Minds of Fourteen Contemporary Artists

Dina Brodsky (previously) started keeping a sketchbook at the age of 18, when most of her content was a collection of scattered thoughts and scribbles. Today, the artist and curator has transformed this practice into wildly detailed pages that combine architectural … Continue reading

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Intimate Portraits of Centenarians Reveal the Beauty of Aging Bodies

Their creases are symbols of a long life lived, and these photos celebrate that. Source: Intimate Portraits of Centenarians Reveal the Beauty of Aging Bodies

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Mystical: Photos by Neil Burnell

Eerie and fairytale-like photos of Wistman’s Wood in Dartmoor, Devon, England captured by British photographer Neil Burnell. The wood has been the inspiration for numerous artists, poets, photographers, and writers often describing the location as haunted due to its tangled web of trees, … Continue reading

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