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Photographer Enjoys a 10-Day Train Ride Across Europe

Posted on October 9, 2021 by agogo22

By Jessica Stewart on October 9, 2021 Lisbon, Portugal One of the great advantages of living in Europe is the ability to enjoy different cultures by traveling just a short distance. Recently, landscape photographer Albert Dros had the chance to … Continue reading →

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‘Medicinal Flowers of Lebanon’ by Faith XLVII Sprout from the Damaged Streets of Beirut | Colossal

Posted on October 8, 2021 by agogo22

OCTOBER 7, 2021. GRACE EBERT Rosa Canina. All images © Faith XLVII Rosehips, horned poppies, and an African carline thistle grow from the debris and ruined buildings in Beirut following a mural series by Faith XLVII. The South African artist (previously) … Continue reading →

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Sculptor “Unzips” a Building in Milan for Mind-Bending Art Installation | My Modern Met

Posted on October 7, 2021 by agogo22

By Jessica Stewart on April 10, 2019 An a”peel”ing display of art + architecture. British sculptor Alex Chinneck has brought his mind-bending illusions to Italy with an incredible installation in Milan. Concurrently with Milan Design Week, Chinneck has literally unzipped … Continue reading →

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There are many ways to make a flat map of the world – each of them a unique distortion | Aeon Videos

Posted on October 6, 2021 by agogo22

There are many ways to make a flat map of the world – each of them a unique distortion As almost everyone learns in primary school, it’s impossible to represent a round object on a flat surface without imposing some … Continue reading →

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Striking Observation Tower Inspired by a Strand of DNA

Posted on October 5, 2021 by agogo22

Bjarke Ingels Group has designed a spiraling double helix structure that acts as a stunning observation tower. Standing in marshland at Denmark’s Wadden Sea National Park is the striking Marsk Tower. Designed by the renowned architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group … Continue reading →

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Green Life

Posted on October 4, 2021 by agogo22

A behind the scenes look at how CG animated short films are made. Directed, Desiged and Animated by Ricard Badia ricardbadia.me/ Russ Etheridge russtheridge.com/ Milo Targett milotargett.co.uk/ Sound by Mutant Jukebox mutantjukebox.co.uk/

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Japanese Artist Transforms Side of an Old Ship with a Stunning Mural

Posted on October 3, 2021 by agogo22

By Arnesia Young on October 2, 2021 What was once old is new again! The work of Japanese painter, illustrator, and  muralist ONEQ is unmistakable. With her iconic fusion of influences from American pin-up art, comics, and Japanese manga, ONEQ’s … Continue reading →

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The End of Oil, Explained | FULL EPISODE | Vox + Netflix

Posted on October 2, 2021 by agogo22

Oil led to huge advancements — and vast inequities. […]

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The Amazing Hidden Liquid World That Lies Beneath Antarctica

Posted on October 2, 2021 by agogo22

[…] Sources: Whitehouse, David, Russia Abandons Ice Station Vostok, BBC News, March 4, 2003, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/na… Vostok Station, http://www.aari.aq/stations/vostok/vo… Studinger, Michael, Subglacial Lake Facts, https://web.archive.org/web/201201021… Appeal to the Duma on Lake Vostok, Antarctica, The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, April 14, … Continue reading →

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Street Artist Decorates 115-Foot Water Tower With Local Birds | My Modern Met

Posted on October 2, 2021 by agogo22

By Jessica Stewart on October 2, 2021 Every angle is a good angle when viewing this massive mural. Nestled along the Loire River in France, the town of Gien has a new landmark thanks to the skills of street artist … Continue reading →

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