1913’s American beauties revealed. In late 1913 The New York Times organized a beauty contest, asking readers to send photographs of typical American beauties. They depict an extraordinary snapshot of the concept of beauty, elegance, and aesthetics in photography at the time.
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Roberto Bigano have been shooting “Plastic Girls” for over forty years. Mannequins tell a lot about the culture of a country and the evolution of fashion and style. This post is the first of a series and features photographs taken from 1978 to 1980.
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Ettore Bugatti himself designed his cars. He also often designed or supervised the making of the company documentation and factory designs. Ettore also hired the best artist for the posters and advertisement in general.
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Graffiti or tagging is not only a modern artistic expression. We see examples as far back as the middle ages. The post showcases several examples of this practice on the frescoes of the stunning Basilica of San Zeno in Verona, Italy built in the eleventh century.
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A Passionate Kiss Ferrara, Italy, March 1926. A passionate kiss started an aching love story told...
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