“Magic Hats”

Gerrit Rietveld reissued, a virtual reality gender swap, NASA in art and more in our weekly look at the web

The creative team at NYC-based agency Alldayeveryday continues to impress in interesting ways. Their latest video project “Magic Hats” was shot on Vilakazi street in the Soweto area of Johannesburg—a street that was once home to Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the late Nelson Mandela. The performers Jabu and JR have been dancing on the same corner since they were kids, and are known for their …

Early Days of NASA: In Photos

Gerrit Rietveld reissued, a virtual reality gender swap, NASA in art and more in our weekly look at the web

With space tourism a growing industry and the Mars Rover’s journey to the Red Planet captivating the world, interest in space is the highest it’s been in decades. A recent exhibition in London, “For All Mankind” reveals over a hundred rare photos from NASA’s first pursuit of a successful manned moon landing, spanning from 1964 to 1983. The photos—all shot on film—offer both an intimate …

Bio Art & Design Award: Open Call

Gerrit Rietveld reissued, a virtual reality gender swap, NASA in art and more in our weekly look at the web

Art and science are often perceived as mutually exclusive, especially within the public education system. The newly renamed Bio Art & Design Award, however, is offering €25,000 grants to the top three ideas that “push the boundaries of research application and creative expression,” and is encouraging designers and artists to delve into the latest research in the life sciences. Past winners included a “bulletproof skin” …