Samsara by Ron Fricke, a new documentary filmed over five years in twenty-five countries, shot in breathtaking 70mm.

Let’s talk about how absolutely stunning this looks.

theatlantic:

A Glimpse Into New York’s Lovely Abandoned Subway Station

The forgotten City Hall station was the original terminal of New York’s subway system. It opened on the evening of October 27, 1904, along with 27 other Interborough Rapid Transit (I.R.T.) stations up to 145th Street on the west side. The inauguration began with a private ride conducted by Mayor George McClellan and ended with a fascinated public standing in awe of the strange new technology.

Read more. [Image: John-Paul Palescandolo and Eric Kazmirek]

Tags: art design

Tags: art

muscarelle:

The discovery of this Georgia O’Keeffe painting hanging unprotected on William and Mary’s campus is what sparked the idea of a campus art museum. Check out our official website to learn more about the founding of the Muscarelle!

The Muscarelle Museum of Art is on Tumblr. WHY DIDN’T ANYONE TELL ME?!?

muscarelle:

The discovery of this Georgia O’Keeffe painting hanging unprotected on William and Mary’s campus is what sparked the idea of a campus art museum. Check out our official website to learn more about the founding of the Muscarelle!

The Muscarelle Museum of Art is on Tumblr. WHY DIDN’T ANYONE TELL ME?!?

I don’t draw anymore. I used to so enjoy making these frenetic sketches of fellow airplane passengers, patrons at coffee shops, and passersby in city centers. I can’t remember where or when I did this one, but I haven’t so much as doodled something in years.

I don’t draw anymore. I used to so enjoy making these frenetic sketches of fellow airplane passengers, patrons at coffee shops, and passersby in city centers. I can’t remember where or when I did this one, but I haven’t so much as doodled something in years.

judithpeck:

Veiled Judgement
18x24 in.
Oil on linen

One in a series by Judith Peck inspired by John Rawls’ concept of the “veil of ignorance,” which asks us to consider how we would craft social policy and distribute resources if we were unaware of our status and assets.

judithpeck:

Veiled Judgement

18x24 in.

Oil on linen

One in a series by Judith Peck inspired by John Rawls’ concept of the “veil of ignorance,” which asks us to consider how we would craft social policy and distribute resources if we were unaware of our status and assets.