Art
November 17, 2015

Moody Urban Cityscapes Revealed within Haphazard Brushstrokes

Korean artist Jieun Park is known for her characteristic style of cityscapes that are overlaid but simultaneously revealed through haphazard strokes of paint. From Santorini, to Paris, to New York, the portraits capture Park's experiences while travelling, using a method that combines thick, abstract brushwork with realistic views of cosmopolitan skylines. The resulting images, with their dark shadows and black skies, are moody and contemplative, much like the artist herself.

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Art
November 17, 2015

Interview: Bold Murals Pay Tribute to Mexican Arts and Crafts

Muralist Jet Martinez has earned his spot as one of San Francisco's most widely recognized artists. Using rich colors, expressive floral patterns, and an aesthetic inspired by Mexican arts and crafts, Martinez has completed over 80 public and commissioned murals. In 2012, the creative accomplished another impressive feat when he became Facebook's very first artist-in-residence. Through his work, Martinez hopes to communicate with his viewers.

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News
November 16, 2015

22-Year-Old Survivor Who Pretended to be Dead During Paris Attacks Shares Message of Hope and Love

Last Friday night, the world watched as news about the terror attacks on Paris unfolded, a devastation that left at least 129 people dead and more than 350 wounded. It was heartbreaking to see these events transpire and watch as Parisians lived the terrifying nightmare. Isobel Bowdery, a 22-year-old South African residing in the city, experienced the unimaginable as a survivor of the attacks.

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