Jonah Samson’s “Yes Yes We’re Magicians” Found Photography Book
A collection of tragicomic imagery weaving a narrative on the human condition
David Graver
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Kris Provoost Captures China’s Architectural Icons
In an impressive photo study called “Beautified China,” Beligan architect Kris Provoost has documented a bulk of the most extraordinary architectural phenomena in China. Provoost has been based in Shanghai for six …
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A 2000-Year-Old Brass Computer
In a 2000-year-old shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera, scientists discovered the oldest known example of a computer—a complex, computational device that predicted astrological events along a calendar year. …
Hawaii’s Kō Hana Agricole Rum
Manulele Distillers' pure cane sugar spirits draw from 34 heirloom varietals
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From High School To Fashion Trade Shows And International Sales
From fashion design doodles in his high school notebooks to Japanese retailers carrying his wares, a lot has transpired in the life of Taofeek Abijako over the last year. One year ago, …
Study of Perspective: The White House, 2017 Skate Decks
$666.00
In response to the current American government, The Skateroom has collaborated with two political artists—Ai Weiwei and Shepard Fairey—on limited edition skateboard decks. Done in an edition of 666, “Study of Perspective—The White House, 2017” sees the iconic Ai Weiwei image of his middle finger pointed toward the White House set across three skate decks. Proceeds from the boards’ sales will go to a number of relevant NGOs including including B’Tselem, Halklarin köprüsü, and The Ampliphier Foundation.
This product is sold by The Skateroom + Ai Weiwei
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A Smartwatch For People With Parkinson’s
With a mission to use technology to empower humans of all abilities, Microsoft’s latest smartwatch aims to help minimize hand tremors experienced by people with Parkinson’s disease. Known as the Emma Watch, …
Wovoka Gentle: They Mostly Come at Night Mostly
With a beautiful, experimental edge and an eerie, colorful video to match, “They Mostly Come at Night Mostly” by London trio Wovoka Gentle pairs disembodied hands with meticulous harmonies. It’s both a …
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The Most Impressive Fossil Discovered To Date
Looking through photographer Robert Clark’s photo set for the June 2017 issue of National Geographic, taken at Alberta’s Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, one cannot help but feel they’re witnessing a character …
Artist Sadie Laska Curates “Animal Farm” at The Brant Foundation Art Study Center
An engaging group exhibition of pretty, powerful pieces that conceal unforeseen depth