Video
October 1, 2025

Watch ‘Momijigari’: Japan’s Oldest Surviving Film From Over 100 Years Ago During the Meiji Period

Film has come a long way since the grainy, black and white images that first appeared on screen. But despite modern tools like technicolor, CGI, and HD cameras, there’s still something special about the earliest films ever made. One of the most important examples is Momijigari (1899), which is widely recognized as the oldest Japanese film to still exist.

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Installation
September 30, 2025

Innovative French DJ Transforms Historic Chateau Into a Dynamic Showcase of Music and Lights

If you were there on September 19, 2025, the Chateau de Chambord was likely unrecognizable. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in Chambord, France, was transformed into a canvas for the renowned French DJ and music producer Michael Canitrot. Using the technological magic of projection mapping, the massive Renaissance facade wore an ever-changing contemporary cloak choreographed to Canitrot’s electronic music. With Canitrot’s artistic direction, the chateau provided a backdrop for an audiovisual story about “heritage and progression.

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Photo Contest
September 30, 2025

Bird Soaring Below a Total Solar Eclipse Wins 2025 Bird Photographer of the Year

The world’s largest bird photography competition has announced its results, which were selected from the more than 25,000 photographs entered into the contest. In the end, Canadian photographer Liron Gertsman adds another award to his impressive resume, as he was named 2025 Bird Photographer of the Year for his image of a magnificent frigatebird soaring in front of a total solar eclipse.

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