Overlooking the harbour of St John’s, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, is a massive piece of rock towering 140 meters above the Atlantic Ocean. The rock, known as Signal Hill Continue reading
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Weird and Wonderful Digital Art from a Millennial POV
Iron Jaws.
In a misty abyss depicted in Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, allights an alluring symbol of modern civilization: McDonald’s golden arches. Italian artist Francesco Vullo intelligently lampoons popular trends with his digital compositions. Continue reading →
Semaphore: The World’s First Telegraph
A Chappe semaphore tower near Saverne, France. Photo credit: Hans-Peter Scholz/Wikimedia
Smoke signals and beacons have been used to relay messages over short distances since ancient times, but the only reliable way to send messages over long distances Continue reading →
Powerful Street Art Pieces That Tell The Uncomfortable Truth
As the world moves to cities, so does art. And just as art can inspire political action and resistance, so too do the walls of the city become canvases for important street art messages. The graffiti and street art on this list is perfect for spreading messages about environmentalism and climate change to a wider audience.
This street art uses simple slogans and provocative images to spread important and inspiring ideas in ways that are easy to remember. Such art can inspire people to action or at least remind them about important issues that they may have forgotten.