Travel
July 15, 2020

5 Must-See Museums in Washington, D.C. (That Aren’t on the National Mall)

It's no secret that Washington, D.C.'s art and culture scene is a national treasure. With over a dozen museums on the National Mall alone, the capital city is bursting with must-see sites. While some of D.C.'s most prized institutions line this nearly two-mile stretch of land, the National Mall is not the only part of the city worth exploring. In fact, some of best museums in Washington, D.C. can be found off the beaten track.

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Art
July 15, 2020

Artist Uses AI to Generate Realistic Faces of Subjects From World’s Most Iconic Paintings

Digital artist Denis Shiryaev has put a technological twist on seven of the world’s most famous paintings. Using neural networks (a set of algorithms modeled after the human brain, designed to recognize patterns), he generated realistic faces of artistic subjects like Mona Lisa, the Roman goddess Venus, and the pair from the American Gothic painting.

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Art
July 13, 2020

Risograph: How a Vintage Japanese Copy Machine Became an Artistic Printmaking Tool

For most people, a standard office copy machine may not inspire much creativity. However, the Japanese-designed Risograph printer from the ‘80s is no ordinary workplace appliance. Fast and easy to use, the bulky, gray machine was originally intended for offices and schools. However, today's artists with a curiosity for vintage technology have now turned the Risograph into a printmaking phenomenon.

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