Eco-art: recycled amusement
After living in a Ugandan community affected by poverty, war, and the mysterious Nodding disease, Ruganzu Tusingwire sought to improve the lives of the local youth with an innovative eco-art project. Using recycled water bottles as a construction tool, Tusingwire was able to artistically impact the lives of people around him through an environmental playground. Crediting KONY […]
Art + Science = Flamenco guitar?
The combination of art and science leaves you wanting more in this 3-minute film entitled Alma Flamenca. Created by Deep Green Sea, this video from the ‘Art of Making’ series successfully depicts the precision of science combined with the elegance and resourcefulness of art, which when done correctly can result in a creation like no other […]
The loss of language
As storytellers, we value language and words and idioms and dialects. The conversation must continue and it must remain rich. In an effort to preserve the 3,000+ languages at risk of disappearing by the turn of the century, Google has collaborated with the Endangered Languages Project. Check out the video to catch the vision. -Rachel
Give a hug, get a hug – it’s good for your health
Small disclaimer: We’re about to get a little warm and fuzzy up in here. You’ve been warned. See, told ya. Ever feel like you just need a good squeeze from a friend to get you through a long, tough day? Ever wonder why that is? It turns out that hugging another living being has actually […]
No power? No worries.
It’s July, it’s really hot, and a freak windstorm just knocked out your power. Now you’re bored and sweaty and you need to cool off. Thank goodness your priorities are in order and you found a way to read this blog, because I’m about to share with you the five most awesome ways to cool […]
A new way to look at poetry
Poetry can sometimes be a tricky thing to understand. From Shakespeare and Dickinson to Silverstein and Dr. Seuss, the structure of poetry has evolved from formal verse into a way for people to express themselves in a more abstract way. Enter Structures Poetry Humans, a project aiming to redefine what poetry means by creatively documenting the […]
Subway stairs: a sentiment
What happens when you reintroduce fun into people’s daily commutes? The city gets a little extra bounce in its step. Further proof that going the distance can make all the difference. Thanks to Volkswagen for taking this initiative. -Rachel & Sammi P.S. Just be careful to watch your step. Otherwise, enjoy your trip.
Parks & Recognition
The First 70 is a documentary project in San Francisco, California created by Heath Hen Films to shed light on California’s plans to close one quarter of their 278 parks – including thousands of acres of park land, recreation areas, wildlife reserves, and 50% of the state’s historic parks. For many Californians, the lingering threat […]
Google Maps street view captures poverty
When it comes to photographing poverty across the world, we think of strong-willed men and women with cameras slung across their back and notepads in hand. We don’t usually think of cars with cameras on top of them. Yet, photographer Doug Rickard has assembled an entire exhibit at the New York Museum of Modern Art […]
IC-supported FM Station opens in DRC
For the past several years, communities in LRA-affected areas have been broadcasting messages by way of FM radio stations with the knowledge that LRA combatants are listening while they walk through the dense Central African forest. In fact, one of the most cited reasons for the surrender of LRA combatants is “come home” messaging, much […]