Tag Archives: Culture

Plants, Motifs, and Cultural Symbols Are Superimposed onto Digital Portraits by Sam Rodriguez | Colossal

Posted on July 10, 2022 by agogo22

JUNE 30, 2022. GRACE EBERT All images © Sam Rodriguez San Jose-based artist Sam Rodriguez might liken an abstract leaf sprouting from a young woman’s garment or a Pac-Man-esque rendering floating near a subject’s face to scenic elements. His portraits, which … Continue reading →

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The Cardboard Sculptures of Artist Warren King Are an Homage to His Chinese Heritage | Colossal

Posted on July 8, 2022 by agogo22

JULY 7, 2022. GRACE EBERT Detail of “Xuanzang.” Photo by Jón Prospero. All images © Warren King Artist Warren King (previously) finds much of his inspiration by wandering through Chinatown in New York City, where he encounters “street musicians, chess … Continue reading →

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READY, SET, MOW! Lawn mower racing has been a UK tradition for nearly 50 years — here’s how it works🏎️ | Now This News

Posted on July 7, 2022 by agogo22
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Plants that repel mosquitoes

Posted on July 7, 2022 by agogo22
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The Italian procession return to St Michael’s, Ancoats which is now owned by the Hallé but was formerly the Italian church at the heart of Little Italy in Manchester.

Posted on July 3, 2022 by agogo22
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PALO! “Agua Pa’ Los Santos” • w/ Descemer Bueno & Pedrito Martinez • Musica Cubana Salsa Jazz Funk

Posted on June 28, 2022 by agogo22

“Agua Pa ‘Los Santos” cuenta con los artistas invitados Pedrito Martinez (voz principal, batá); Roman Díaz (poema de oración, batá, chekere) y Descemer Bueno (viz principal). Leslie Cartaya, voz principal; Philbert Armenteros, voz principal, batá; Ed Calle, sax; Raymer Olalde, … Continue reading →

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In colonial America, abortion would have been considered a fairly common practice… | npr

Posted on June 16, 2022 by agogo22
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Potatoes: South America’s Gift to the World

Posted on June 11, 2022 by agogo22

Potatoes are a vegetable beloved by all. See how the potato emerged from obscurity into a vital food crop that feeds the world population and came to grace culinary traditions all over the world. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancientamericas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncientAmericas ​ Sources … Continue reading →

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🍄🍄🍄 Timelapse by @boomershroomer.v2 | streetartglobe

Posted on June 7, 2022 by agogo22
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Garlic: How Does it Grow? | The Kid Should See This

Posted on May 29, 2022 by agogo22

With a history of human use going back 7,000 years, garlic is a culinary and medicinal mainstay in Asian, European, African, Latin American and North American cultures, and yet many don’t know a lot about this pungent plant. Get ready for … Continue reading →

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