Art
August 8, 2016

Mesmerizing Kinetic Sculpture at the 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony Glitters Like the Sun

The Opening Ceremonies for the 2016 Olympics were nothing short of spectacular with dazzling light projections and performances that lit up Maracanã Stadium, delighting viewers across the world. As the ceremony concluded, attention turned towards the Olympic cauldron and a massive kinetic sculpture created by artist Anthony Howe. Measuring 40 feet in diameter, his two-ton piece symbolizes the sun with graceful, mesmerizing movements that represent the journey of life.

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Photojournalism
August 3, 2016

Before-and-After Photos Reveal the Destructive Effects of the War in Syria

On July 19, 2012, the Syrian Civil War made Aleppo, the country's largest city, its battlefield. Barrel bombs dropped from helicopters, killing thousands of people and forcing many more to evacuate. The destruction was immense and immeasurably devastating. Aleppo's own Olympia Restaurant has just released a collection of before-and-after photographs, showing the once-vibrant and lively cityscapes alongside the same locations, now devastated by rubble and war.

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Photography
August 2, 2016

Endearing Childhood Portraits Reveal the Lives of Iconic Musicians Before They Were Famous

Famous musicians can seem larger than life, like they’ve somehow transcended ordinary existence. It’s easy to forget that like the rest of us, they had childhoods that included puberty and awkward school photographs, long before they learned to hone their craft.  Vintage Everyday reminds us of this humbling fact with a collection of images that show the “before” portraits of iconic rock stars.

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