Photography
March 2, 2017

Stunning Shortlist for the Sony World Photography Awards 2017 Announced

As the world's largest photography competition, the Sony World Photography Awards attract both professional and amateur photographers from all over the globe. Showcasing the most remarkable photographs from the previous year, the contest aims to help “shape the careers of its winning, shortlisted and commended photographers,” whose work is honored and recognized at an annual exhibition in London.

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Inspiring
March 1, 2017

81-Year-Old Woman Codes an iPhone App After Only Starting to Use Computers at 60

Programming may seem like a skill best left to the younger generation, but 81-year-old Masako Wakamiya has proven that people of all ages can crack the code. As the designer and creator of Hinadan, an innovative and one-of-a-kind app, the Japanese mover and shaker is undeniably skilled in the art of modern technology. Wakamiya learned the ins and outs of programming through a 6-month computer class. After completing the course and regularly consulting her teacher, she came up with the idea for Hinadan.

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Architecture
February 28, 2017

Architect Transforms Abandoned Cement Factory into His Own Extraordinary Home

In 1973, architect Ricardo Bofill stumbled upon an abandoned cement factory outside of Barcelona. This discovery would change his life, as the factory, known as La Fabrica, became the center of his professional and domestic life. Over the years, the space has undergone a continual transformation that both respects its legacy and quietly transforms it. With 30 silos, a smoke stack, cavernous machine rooms, and 2.

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Entertainment
February 27, 2017

Stunning Celebrity Portraits Taken at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2017

The 89th annual Academy Awards took place last night, and it was definitely one to remember. For those who tuned in, the biggest, most memorable moment of the Oscars 2017 happened in the last 15 minutes when La La Land was mistakenly awarded “Best Picture of the Year”—an award meant for the critically acclaimed Moonlight. This awkward gaffe caused quite a stir (and a lot of confusion)

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