Bruce Gilden’s Powerful Portraits

In his latest book “Face,” photographer Bruce Gilden displays the sharp portraits of everyday people he’s encountered throughout his trips to America, the United Kingdom and Colombia. Chosen for their scrapes, scars, intense gazes and unapologetic demeanors, each subject stares into the camera, confronting viewers and capturing their attention. View more of Gilden’s powerful portraits at It’s Nice That.

The Difference Between Cultural Appreciation and Appropriation

Appreciating other cultures is necessary in understanding and connecting to the world around us, but appreciation can quickly become appropriation if you aren’t thinking. In the article “How to culturally appreciate and not culturally appropriate,” Dazed delineates the differences between the two—like getting henna done for Coachella or for your south Asian friend’s wedding—and explains why the difference is significant, and crucial to get right.

The North Face Founder Douglas Tompkins Dies at 72

Douglas Tompkins—a non-stop adventurer, prolific conservationist and founder of The North Face—has died on Tuesday at the age of 72 while exploring the Patagonia region of southern Chile. Before founding The North Face, Tompkins spent his days hiking, skiing and climbing mountains—a life he later returned to after selling his stake in the company to focus on his conservation efforts. He spent most of his …