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October 24, 2018

The Legacy of Whimsical Photographer Rodney Smith Continues to Grow

Appreciation for the work of acclaimed photographer Rodney Smith continues to grow. His whimsical photographs, sometimes compared to the work of Surrealist painter Magritte, have long been a favorite for a select group of magazine editors, museum curators, and photography aficionados. Nearly two years after his untimely passing, Smith's wife and creative partner Leslie Smolan continues to educate the public about his life and work.

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February 12, 2018

25 Principles of Adult Behavior by John Perry Barlow Are Rules to Live By

The loss of internet pioneer, political activist, Grateful Dead lyricist, and cattle rancher John Perry Barlow at 70 years old is cause for reflection on his achievements. A modern Renaissance man and rebel, Barlow's fight for civil liberties as a founding member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Freedom of Press Foundation have left behind a legacy that has inspired internet hackers, whistleblowers, and activists around the globe.

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January 2, 2018

10 Artists Whose Work Entered the Public Domain in 2018 (But Not in America)

A new year means new art entering into the public domain—in most countries. For countries that abide by the copyright law of “life plus 70 years,” which are members of the European Union, Israel, Russia, Turkey, and Brazil, among others, as well as countries that go by “life plus 50 years”—Canada, New Zealand, and China to name a few—artists who died in 1947 and 1967 will see their work go into the public domain.

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