Art
March 6, 2015

Weapon of Mass Instruction: Artist Unveils Tank-Shaped Bookmobile to Promote Reading

Buenos Aires artist Raul Lemesoff recently re-configured an old Ford Falcon to look like a military tank. But instead of carting around ballistics, the tank has built-in shelves that can carry about 900 books. He's dubbed his creative mobile library as the “weapon of mass instruction.” After working for several years on the project, Lemesoff is now driving his completed bookmobile on a peaceful mission across Argentina, distributing books throughout urban centers and rural communities.

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Photography
March 3, 2015

The Most Laid Back Dragon Lizard Strums a Song on His Leaf Guitar

We've recently seen a “cowboy” tree frog riding a beetle, and now this forest dragon lizard is playing a guitar! Aditya Permana, a photographer based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, recently captured this strange photo after watching the creature for more than an hour. The small reptile looks totally relaxed as it reclines and holds the leaf like it's the actual instrument. Its tiny claws are even bent as if it's plucking the strings.

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Photography
February 26, 2015

Striking Street Photos Document the Vibrant Culture of NYC in the ’70s and ’80s

For over 30 years, every since his days as an NYU film student, Robert Herman has roamed the streets of New York City with his camera in hand to photograph the sights and people of his urban home. The New Yorkers, shot from 1978 to 2005 on Kodachrome color film, is his collection of candid photos captured as the city underwent major changes to become the sprawling metropolis we know today.

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My Modern Met

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