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We’ve crossed the river from 178th St at Vyse Ave, South Bronx and are now outside 65 East 125th St., Harlem. Camilo José Vergara has been photographing the change at this part of New York City since 1977, creating a visual time map of a city in constant motion . Camilo has visited the same … Continue reading "The Changing Face of 65 East 125th St., Harlem, 1977 – 2025" The post The Changing Face of 65 East 125th St., Harlem, 1977 – 2025 appeared first on Flashbak.
Felix-Hilaire Buhot (July 9, 1847 – April 26, 1898) was a French painter and illustrator who was particularly adept at making aquatint, engraving, roulette and drypoint images of people in the rain. He also did lots of snow, mist and fog. But he remains arguably the best rain artist of the 19th Century. Buhot … Continue reading "No One Does Rain Like Felix-Hilaire Buhot" The post No One Does Rain Like Felix-Hilaire Buhot appeared first on Flashbak.
“I’m a voyeur and a hunter. I prefer to look for matches with old masters or old art in general, matches with contemporary art are quite often and too easy for me, I want to make a bridge between the centuries, connect different times.” – Stefan Draschan on People Matching Artworks Austrian photographer … Continue reading "People Matching Artworks: A Voyeur Finds Things That Fit At The Museum" The post People Matching Artworks: A Voyeur Finds Things That Fit At The Museum appeared first on Flashbak.
“We may not be young, we may not be pretty, we may not be right good, but we’re here, we’re live and for one night only, we’re going for the Full Monty!” – The Full Monty, 1997 Men taking their clothes off has long been a source of amusement. While furtive, unblinking men … Continue reading "The Full Monty: Great Photos of Male Strippers At Work (NSFW)" The post The Full Monty: Great Photos of Male Strippers At Work (NSFW) appeared first on Flashbak.
“I feel that a people’s past, including their accomplishments, aspirations and failures, are reflected less in the faces of those who live in these neighborhoods than in the material, built environment in which they move and modify over time. ” – Camilo José Vergara Since 1980, Chilean-born photographer Camilo José Vergara has been marking … Continue reading "The Evolution of 178th St at Vyse Ave, South Bronx, NYC – 1980-2022" The post The Evolution of 178th St at Vyse Ave, South Bronx, NYC – 1980-2022 appeared first on Flashbak.
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Forget for the moment the fuss between Trump and the Fed that is going on now.
The Book of Joel is one of the most enigmatic books in the Bible. The Bible mentions neither Joel nor his father anywhere except for Peter’s quote from Joel 2:28-32. Like most Minor Prophets, he addressed themes like judgment, repentance, and restoration. He repeatedly referred to the day of the Lord in the context […]
We’ve crossed the river from 178th St at Vyse Ave, South Bronx and are now outside 65 East 125th St., Harlem. Camilo José Vergara has been photographing the change at this part of New York City since 1977, creating a visual time map of a city in constant motion . Camilo has visited the same … Continue reading "The Changing Face of 65 East 125th St., Harlem, 1977 – 2025" The post The Changing Face of 65 East 125th St., Harlem, 1977 – 2025 appeared first on Flashbak.
Situated in the Andaman Islands chain between India and Myanmar, this small island has a fearsome reputation, made so by its inhabitants, who have proven more than willing to take up arms against any intruder. Owing to the inhospitable nature of the locals, not much is known of North Sentinel Island, yet some […]
