January 27, 2021

Artist Transforms Dried Leaves With Embroidery as a Way to Reconnect With Nature

Although leaves often go unnoticed by the average passersby, artist Hillary Waters Fayle has made them the focus of her latest embroidery project. Entitled Botanical Stitchwork, this ongoing series uses the organic materials that the artist collects on her walks as canvases for intricately stitched designs, which range from geometric patterns to stylized floral renderings. The stitching atop the leaves is an unlikely pairing but one ripe with metaphors.

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January 25, 2021

German City Installs Sleep Pods for People Experiencing Homelessness

People who are experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable right now. Sleeping outside during winter is unthinkable for many, never mind during a pandemic. In Germany, there are around 860,000 people living on the streets. That’s why a company called Ulmer Nest in the city of Ulm (75 miles (120 km) west of Munich) is doing what it can to help.

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January 24, 2021

6 Norman Rockwell Paintings Depicting the “All American” Culture of the 20th Century

A keen observer of everyday life, Norman Rockwell is known for his idealized images of American history. He had a 47-year-long association with The Saturday Evening Post, for which he provided over 320 cover images. Many of his paintings are now iconic and illustrate important societal themes including patriotism, gender equality, and racial integration. Rendered in his signature realist style, Rockwell’s paintings were executed with an immense amount of detail.

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