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Jan

Creative Inspiration from 20th Century Heroes

by Meredith Mullins on January 13, 2014

Jessye Norman by Yousuf Karsh, providing creative inspiration and a look at 20th century heroes (Photo © Estate of Yousuf Karsh)

America opera singer Jessye Norman
© Estate of Yousuf Karsh

Photographer Yousuf Karsh Opens the Doors of History

What is the best way to introduce the life and work of a great artist to young students?

Invite them to see the work firsthand, because the real thing breathes so much more life than a pixel-ridden online rendition.
Let them come inside the art in a way that is personal to them.
Encourage them to become, for just a moment, one of the heroes of the world.

Creative inspiration comes in many forms. Read more...

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The World's Photography

Jan

Creative Pictures Capture Time Passing

by Meredith Mullins on January 9, 2014

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Korean teacher reflected in mirror as younger self, one of a series of creative pictures by Tom Hussey on aging. (Photo © Tom Hussey)

A teacher sees her younger self, one of a series of creative pictures by Tom Hussey.
© Tom Hussey, TOM HUSSEY Photography LLC. All rights reserved.

Tom Hussey’s Reflections on Aging

We are nine days old in the new year—a calendar transition accompanied by nostalgia for the past and hope for the future, as well as inspiration for resolution and reflection.

Today, in the spirit of reflection, OIC asks, “What happens when you look in a mirror?” Read more...

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Clever Ideas/The World's Photography

Dec

Memorable Paris Moments of 2013

by Meredith Mullins on December 26, 2013

Fireworks at the Eiffel Tower show life lessons and memorable moments in Paris for the 2013 year in review (Photo © Meredith Mullins)

Life Lessons from The Year in Review

The end of the year inspires reflections, accolades, and lists.

The year in review. Favorite films. Important deaths and births. Mayoral gaffs. Best books. Rudest awakenings. Most inspiring quotes. Persons of the year.

I like these lists—for their role in examining what moments had impact on our lives and for reminding us just how much happens in a year.

I invariably say “Wow, did that happen THIS year? It seems like a lifetime ago.” Read more...

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Cultural Encounters/France (Paris)

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