Link About It: This Week’s Picks

A never-ending road trip, House of Style on MTV, the Olympics and more in our weekly look at the web

1. Olympians: Then and Now Jen Ullrich showcases his understanding of the human form in his new series of collages, which combine the athletic physiques of modern times with photographs of classic Greek statues. The remarkable match-ups are at once amusing and poignant. 2. House of Style MTV may make up for canceling Total Request Live by rebooting their 1989 hit House of Style this …

House of Style

A never-ending road trip, House of Style on MTV, the Olympics and more in our weekly look at the web

MTV may make up for canceling Total Request Live by rebooting their 1989 hit House of Style this fall. Preparing viewers for the show, MTV will be airing a documentary about the ’90s program on 7 August 2012, followed by the announcement of the new host at the MTV Video Music Awards on 6 September.

Road Trip of a Lifetime

A never-ending road trip, House of Style on MTV, the Olympics and more in our weekly look at the web

German airline exec Gunther Holtorf embarked on a road trip through Africa in 1989 and hasn’t stopped yet. With over 200 countries under his belt, Holtforf continues on the 23-year journey, still driving the same Mercedes Benz G-Wagen named “Otto.”