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Browsing Archive: October, 2009

Getting To Know A Few Photographers

Posted by Kristen on Sunday, October 25, 2009, In : Photography

The following noteworthy photographers all depict the common theme of city life, which is one of my photographic inspirations. Since cities draw all walks of life, there are endless opportunities for a great photo. These photographers show city life in a truthful way. I especially like how they depict everyday and otherwise mundane settings and turn it into intriguing and photo-journalistic art.

Enjoy.

Josef Hoflehner

Just another day at the beach...

An ordinary crosswalk turns into a dizzyi...

Artists Take On the Environment

Posted by Kristen on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, In : Art

Bringing awareness to green causes is a subject that many artists have had fun with in their recent works and installations. Below are my top 7 favorite creative expressions of environmentalism that are sure to not only make mother nature happy but inspire some much needed reduce/reuse/recycle action from viewers.

1. Nele Azevedo's "Melting Man"

Azevedo's installation in Berlin brings awareness to global warming by placing 1,000 ice sculptured men under the sun's rays. See how quickly they me...
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