Architecture
March 29, 2018

Taiwan Might Get a Completely Pink Museum Park Inspired by Peach Tree Blossoms

Dutch architecture studio MVRDV, in collaboration with JJP Architects & Planners, have unveiled their stunning vision for a new art museum in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Placing third in an international competition, the design was inspired by Taoyuan's history as the “city of the peach.” In over 29,000 square meters (300,000 square feet), the sprawling complex is comprised of different sections to give new value to the landscape, including a nearby river.

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Portrait Photography
March 29, 2018

Interview: Nature Photographer Humanizes Wild Animals in Strikingly Dramatic Portraits

With an emphasis on showcasing the “brilliance, beauty, and fragility of the natural world,” British photographer George Wheelhouse specializes in striking depictions of wildlife. In his twin series, On Black and On White, Wheelhouse employs extreme lighting and creative in-camera techniques to capture revealing portraits of animals. Each creature featured in On Black and On White is artistically illuminated against a stark backdrop.

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Cityscape Photography
March 27, 2018

Nighttime Photos Capture Vibrant Pink Glow of Times Square’s Neon Lights

After Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, photographer Xavier Portela moves Stateside for the latest installment of his Glow series. #NewYorkGlow sees Portela, who describes himself as a “compulsive photographer,” capturing the vibrant neon lights in and around Times Square. Billboards loom overhead and the world-famous Rockettes smile over the city streets as people go about their business. Portela's color palette, filled with contrasting reds and blues, transforms Manhattan into a surreal setting fit for a sci-fi film.

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