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Speed Artist Paints Federer in 4 Minutes
Open Source SI
July 20th, 2011
Everyone can appreciate the beauty of Roger Federer’s groundstrokes, but how about artist Jean-Pierre Blanchard’s brushstrokes?
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Loading ...Nude Photo Shoot to Protect Oldest Tree in North America
Planet Save
June 1st, 2011
Jack Gescheidt has developed a following for his nude photography aimed at protecting ancient and threatened trees. Watch the video above to learn a little more about how this started and has grown.
Read More (+5 rating) Loading ...Inside Iran: The art of resistance — the Photographs
Global Post
May 19th, 2011
As a little girl, Newsha Tavakolian dreamed of being a singer. There was only one problem: this wasn’t a career open to females in the Islamic Republic of Iran. So now, some 20 years later, Travakolian, has found a different way to express herself. She’s become one of Iran’s most accomplished photographers.
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(-2 rating) Loading ...Hippo Inspires Army of Little Eco-Warriors
Ecolutionist 
May 5th, 2011
It is never too early to educate and empower future environmentalists — and writer, educator, cartoonist, Denis Thomopoulos, is leading the way with his latest creation, Simon Says, “Let’s Stop Climate Change!” His work is attracting attention from the likes of author Mark Herstgaard and he has been featured at the Green Festival as it travels around the country.
Read More (+8 rating) Loading ...‘Give Peace a Chance’
News Transcript
March 16th, 2011
Celebrate John Lennon’s life and legacy through images and stories featured in the exhibition “Give Peace a Chance: John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Bedin for Peace” in the Monmouth Museum’s Main Gallery on the Brookdale Community College campus, Lincroft, now through May 8.
Read More (+5 rating) Loading ...Ivy Bottini Merges Activism and Art in Designing Dyke March T-Shirt
West Hollywood Patch
June 13th, 2011
The 84-year-old resident’s bold creation of “I AM” will be worn by participants at Friday night’s Pride event.
Read More (+2 rating) Loading ...Inside Iran: The art of resistance — The Paintings
Global Post
May 25th, 2011
A few dozen people gathered in the home of Tehran-based curator Simin Dehghani, and among the guests were local painters, photographers, writers and friends enjoying an evening amidst a collection of work by some of Tehran’s most promising young artists.
Read More (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Activism Through Art
The Corsair
May 13th, 2011
By Jennifer Ferrada On Thursday, May 5, an event at Santa Monica College called “Movimiento” served as a focal point for others to see how art is incorporated into messages of activism. The info session took place at the Pete and Susan Barrett Gallery of the Performing Arts Center, where Los Angeles based artists, activists, [...]
Read More (+3 rating) Loading ...Capturing Chicago’s Neighborhoods, One Face at a Time
Chicago News Cooperative
April 28th, 2011
Two photographers have turned a van into a mobile photography studio to capture the faces of Chicago.
Read More (+8 rating) Loading ...Inspiring true stories encourage empathy
Appeal Democrat
February 17th, 2011
Empathy is largely a learned attribute. Our personal experiences are probably the most formative part in the development of empathy — the kindness, loving care and support we receive at home, school and through friendships.
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