Photography
September 8, 2017

Interview: Photographer Captures Voyeuristic View of People on London Streets After Midnight

Photographer Edo Zollo stalks the streets of London, pointing his lens at the mysterious happenings that could only occur after dark. As the bustling city empties out, he takes the opportunity to capture unique street images tinged with a touch of film noir. Zollo has lived in London for 15 years, and it's here that he picked up the habit of taking to the streets when he found himself consistently awake after midnight.

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Design
September 8, 2017

Star Wars-Themed Fitness Equipment Delivers the Power of the “Force” to Your Workout

There’s a new “force” coming to your gym. Fitness brand Onnit is releasing a line of home workout equipment inspired by the iconic Star Wars films. From hand weights to yoga mats, now you can infuse some intergalactic attitude into your fitness routine. Characters from both the Rebels and Empire offer their likeness to strength-training activities. One of the most striking parts of the collection is the set of three kettlebells.

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Photography
September 6, 2017

Gustav Klimt’s Famous Paintings Get Recreated with Live Models

Using live models, elaborate props, and lots of gold, Austrian photographer Inge Prader paid homage to her compatriot, Gustav Klimt, with incredible photographic recreations of his famous paintings. The marvelous tableaus incorporate all the rich Art Nouveau symbolism we come to expect with Klimt, but the addition of model makes the work fresh. Some of Klimt's most iconic work, like Death and Life and the epic, 112-foot-long Beethoven Frieze have been recreated in all their sumptuous detail.

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