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Before and after coronavirus – scenes from the world’s biggest cities
These are the astonishing before and after scenes from cities around the world – as countries go into lockdown to combat the coronavirus. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) ——- Watch more of our explainer series here – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… Get more news at our … Continue reading
A Natural-Stone Mosaic Facade Punctuated by Dramatic Opal Windows in a New Building by OMA
In the developing city of Gwanggyo located about 25 kilometers south of Seoul, a high-end Korean department store stands out amongst gray office buildings and other concrete structures. Designed by OMA/Chris van Duijn, the Galleria shopping center features a mosaic facade … Continue reading
Chris Choi on in 2020 | Zebra crossing, Murals street art, Public art
Mar 25, 2020 – “They’ve painted this 3D effect zebra crossing in Iceland to slow traffic and it seems to be working” Source: Chris Choi on in 2020 | Zebra crossing, Murals street art, Public art
Why Cities Are Where They Are
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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.
Elimination of Boat Traffic in Italy Attracts Wildlife and Creates Clear Water in the Canals
Articles and op-eds have been circling the internet during the last few weeks comparing the global response to the coronavirus outbreak to that of the climate crisis. Fast Company published an article outlining potential measures to slow environmental destruction that would … Continue reading
LES MEILLEURS EXEMPLES DE STREET ART – Street art: Ce qui est fabuleux avec l’art urbain, c’est que c’e… | Amazing street art
Mar 19, 2020 – This Pin was discovered by Elsie Brown. Discover (and save!) your own Pins on Pinterest. Source: LES MEILLEURS EXEMPLES DE STREET ART – Street art: Ce qui est fabuleux avec l’art urbain, c’est que c’e… | … Continue reading
NOAH // Christian Löffler (Official Music Video)
The ways in which we connect with one another are shaped by the tools we use to communicate. When the old tools disappear, those forms of connection die with them. This video explores the experiences of three real people in … Continue reading
Dramatic Views of Worldwide Architecture Captured by Gareth Pon (with a Hidden Twist)
Photographer Gareth Pon (previously) encourages his audience to join in his reinvention of Where’s Waldo. His architectural photography relies on depth, pattern, and symmetry, often framing a small piece of the city he’s visiting, like the water-covered street below Chicago’s … Continue reading
Photographer Spotlight: Melissa Schriek – BOOOOOOOM
22.01.20 — JEFF Photographer Melissa Schriek seeks to raise questions about the connections we have to the people and spaces around us. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Arts in the Netherlands, Schriek creates playful images that fall somewhere … Continue reading