Photography
October 19, 2023

Leica Honors Legendary Photographer Elliott Erwitt With Its Hall of Fame Award

Legendary Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt is being honored with the Leica Hall of Fame Award 2023. To celebrate, Erwitt has selected 50 of his iconic images for an exhibition on view at the Leica Gallery in Wetzlar through the end of January 2024. In addition, one of his images, which cleverly shows someone sitting on a stoop in New York with their bulldogs, has also been selected as the Leica Picture of the Year.

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Quiz
October 19, 2023

Test Your Knowledge: Play ‘Two Truths and a Lie (Artist Edition)’ [Quiz]

Pablo Picasso. Michelangelo. Andy Warhol. These are some of the well-known and respected names in art history. But how much do you know about their personalities? To test your knowledge, we've put together a quiz in the style of the game “Two Truths and a Lie.” To play, first, you'll read three statements about 11 famous artists. Then, it will be up to you to determine which statement is a lie.

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Toys
October 18, 2023

LEGO MRI Scanner Sets Are Donated to Hospitals To Help Children Cope With These Procedures

MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a valuable and versatile medical resource. By using strong magnetic fields and radio waves, an MRI can produce detailed images of the inside of a body. However, it can be a daunting procedure for some, especially children. Not only do patients have to lay flat inside the tunnel of the scanner for a while, but the machine is also known for emitting loud tapping noises.

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