The village of New Baris was built in 1967. It is home to small houses built of mud bricks. The buildings are decorated with arches, domes, and openwork walls. It was designed by an Egyptian architect, Hassan Fathy. His projects were simple, practical and a tribute to the culture of the region. For years, Fathy […]
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No other stimulant in history has left such a strong mark on modern culture as LSD. It has been used by both artists and scientists. Musicians and writers have found it a source of inspiration, while psychiatrists and chemists have been fascinated by its effects on the human mind. When Albert Hofmann first synthesised LSD
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He was an architect, photographer, sculptor, and graphic artist. However, he owes his popularity to painting. His works could be admired at exhibitions in France, Belgium, Germany, and Japan. Zdzisław Beksiński cannot be mistaken with any other artist and it is difficult to ascribe his works to one specific style. It effectively escapes the established
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Fast fashion is about the constant release of new collections of clothes produced by cheap labour. Due to platforms such as TikTok or Instagram, the popularity of fast fashion has significantly grown in recent years. Influencers eagerly promote brands like Shein, Forever 21, or Zara but are they aware of what they are advertising to
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Do you consider yourself an ‘old soul’? Current mainstream music doesn’t appeal to you like the iconic hits from the past decades that your parents and grandparents introduced you into? Or maybe you’re just experimenting with new sounds and looking for something to expand your playlist? If so, we present seven artists whose works are
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