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Feb

In Defense of Selfies

by Sheron Long on February 10, 2014

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Selfie taken by a man with a beard on half of his face in a moment of creative expression. (Image © Stephen MacLeod)

A selfie captures creative expression in the mirror!
© Stephen MacLeod

Creative Expression Is Just a Tap Away

Two hundred years ago, people spent oodles of money and posed hours on end for a painter to immortalize them for the future. Now, with only a camera click and a tap to share, an image is part of a widely spread personal history.

Yesterday’s portrait is today’s selfie. And, like a master’s painting, many are full of creative expression.  Read more...

 

The World's Photography

13

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...

 

The World's Photography

09

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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