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Apr

Landfill Harmonic: Sounds of Life-Changing Experiences

by Janine Boylan on April 8, 2013

Landfill Harmonic orchestra, illustrating life-changing experiences

Recycled Orchestra members Maria, Nohelia, and Tania
© Landfill Harmonic

A Story That Goes Beyond Film

Last fall, a documentary trailer about the Paraguayan children’s Recycled Orchestra went viral. The musical group is made up of youth who were raised on the Cateura city landfill; their music teacher is using brilliantly-designed recycled instruments to provide them with life-changing experiences.

If you haven’t seen this trailer, you must take a few minutes to do so. If you have seen it, it is worth watching again.

If video does not display, watch it here.

Without Favio Chávez, the orchestra leader, these children might be caught up in a continuous whirlwind of alcoholism, drugs, and crime on a garbage heap. Instead, these talented, devoted children have a chance to rise from their bleak backgrounds and travel the world to share their skills.  Read more...

 

Making a Difference/On the World Stage/Paraguay/The World's Music

01

Apr

Not a Hair Out of Place in These Optical Illusions

by Janine Boylan on April 1, 2013

clever optical illusion for Garnier ad

Publicis Communications Schweiz AG, Zurich for L’Oréal Suisse (Switzerland), Garnier Fructis
Photographer: Billy & Hells

Clever Ads That Make You Look Twice

This time it’s your turn to have an Oh, I see moment!

What do you see in these photos?

Hint: Never take anything at face value.

clever optical illusion for Garnier ad

Publicis Communications Schweiz AG, Zurich for L’Oréal Suisse (Switzerland), Garnier Fructis
Photographer: Billy & Hells

Don’t tear your hair out!

clever optical illusion for Garnier ad

Publicis Communications Schweiz AG, Zurich for L’Oréal Suisse (Switzerland), Garnier Fructis
Photographer: Billy & Hells

Did you say, “Oh, I see“?  Read more...

 

The World's Photography

25

Mar

A Color-Saturated Cultural Tradition: Playing Holi

by Janine Boylan on March 25, 2013

A Young Boy Playing Holi, a Hindu Cultural Tradition

A young boy laughs with glee during Holi.
© Nitesh Chakravarti

Painting the Town Red (and Yellow and Green and Blue . . .)

Not long ago, richly-hued photos of people rejoicing during Holi, a Hindu tradition, caught my eye.

What is this crayon-colored holiday all about?

After some research, I learned that Holi is celebrated to welcome spring (this year it is celebrated on March 27). It is observed primarily in India and Nepal, but its popularity is growing world-wide. And it has been celebrated for centuries.  Read more...

 

Cultural Heritage & Traditions/India

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