Throughout history, there have been many great thinkers and leaders, like Plato and Darwin, whose words continue to inspire countless generations long after they were gone. But it turns out many of them were also hopeless romantics, despite all the power in the world, where even Darwin’s selection of a partner might not have been… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Cards Inspired by Historical Figures
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1981 Photograph of Steve Jobs Evokes ‘American Cool’ in Smithsonian Exhibit
What does it mean for someone to be “cool?” Does it mean they are put-together, stylish, admirable, calm? Perhaps all of the above. The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC explores the meaning of “cool” and the American icons who embody it in its appropriately named exhibit American Cool. Among portraits of Madonna, David… Continue reading 1981 Photograph of Steve Jobs Evokes ‘American Cool’ in Smithsonian Exhibit
Flickr Celebrates 10th Birthday and 1 Million Photos Uploaded per Day With Historical Timeline
Flickr just celebrated its 10th birthday and a decade of hosting images. Flickr originally launched at the O’Reilly Emerging Tech conference back on February 10, 2004. In March of 2004, Flickr raised its upload limit to 1 MB per photo. Not long after introducing tags and comments for photos, Flickr was acquired by Yahoo in… Continue reading Flickr Celebrates 10th Birthday and 1 Million Photos Uploaded per Day With Historical Timeline
One Lord of the Rings-Inspired Ad Campaign to Rule Them All
What if J.R.R. Tolkien worked in advertising? That’s exactly what Miami Ad School, Berlin student Valerio Amaro was wondering when he created these Lord of the Rings-inspired ads for brands like Skype, Nike and Rolex. Amaro knew the acclaimed author of the Lord of the Rings series had a natural penchant for marketing and turning… Continue reading One Lord of the Rings-Inspired Ad Campaign to Rule Them All
Indiegogo and Island Records Introduce the Fan Republic to Help Artists Crowdfund Music
Have you ever wanted to start a band? With today’s launch of Fan Republic, it’s easier than ever for aspiring musicians like you to get their projects funded and gain a chance of being discovered by a major record label. Fan Republic is the first ever collaboration between a music label and a crowdfunding platform.… Continue reading Indiegogo and Island Records Introduce the Fan Republic to Help Artists Crowdfund Music
Learn How to Create Hyperrealistic Illustrations in These Intense Speed Drawing Videos
Marcello Barenghi is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Milan. Perhaps most famous for his drawing videos, Barenghi challenges himself to an intense speed drawing session every week where he creates hyperrealistic illustrations of ordinary objects like fried eggs and soda cans – in mere hours! His active engagement with his online fans has… Continue reading Learn How to Create Hyperrealistic Illustrations in These Intense Speed Drawing Videos
An Ode to Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt: A Scholar Written & Orchestral Approach to What Raised Us
Without any Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z’s music has helped lay the foundation and future of modern day hip hop. For decades, every time I would hear a new Jay-Z jam, I get “The Feeling” like it was the first time back in the day after hearing his debut album. While his music has adapted throughout the… Continue reading An Ode to Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt: A Scholar Written & Orchestral Approach to What Raised Us
French Artist Replaces Billboard Ads in Paris With Classic Art
What if you could get rid of all the billboard ads around the world and replace them with art? While this may seem like fantasy, French artist Etienne Lavie is already looking to make this a reality on the streets of Paris with his series OMG Who Stole My Ads? Lavie quietly covers large advertisements… Continue reading French Artist Replaces Billboard Ads in Paris With Classic Art
