Photography
April 14, 2010

25 Creative Examples of Polaroids in Pictures

What is it about seeing a polaroid that makes us feel like aching for the past? It's like a nostalgic wave washes over us and we start longing for a simpler time. In this set, we brought together some of the most creative uses of polaroids within pictures. Like the post, Looking into the Past, we're asked to think about the passing of time. How does the past affect the present?

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Art
April 6, 2010

Future Flower by Tonkin Liu (7 pics)

London architects Tonkin Liu have built a wind-powered metal flower beside the River Mersey in England. The art installation, dubbed Future Flower, is part of the Waterfront Regeneration Programme. The project aims to regenerate more than 200 acres of former industrial land on the banks of the River Mersey into a modern business park environment and associated leisure facilities, creating 1,100 jobs for the local economy. Future Flower is 46 feet-high (4 meters)

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My Modern Met

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