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In 1976, Bill Antin was riding the Liberty Island ferry that connects Manhattan to Liberty Island in New York City. Were you? If this is you or someone you recognise in these pictures, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. For the rest of us, let’s imagine the stories between… Liberty … Continue reading "People On The Liberty Island Ferry in 1976" The post People On The Liberty Island Ferry in 1976 appeared first on Flashbak.
These designs appear in Poster Art in Vienna (1923), an introduction to work of Julius Klinger artists and Klinger (22 May 1876 – 1942) himself to an American audience. Klinger work balances intricate detail and negative space, geometric pattern and gestural line, showcasing his control. As befitting a commercial artist, his work conveys a message … Continue reading "Julius Klinger: Poster Art In Vienna, 1923" The post Julius Klinger: Poster Art In Vienna, 1923 appeared first on Flashbak.
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.
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In 1976, Bill Antin was riding the Liberty Island ferry that connects Manhattan to Liberty Island in New York City. Were you? If this is you or someone you recognise in these pictures, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. For the rest of us, let’s imagine the stories between… Liberty … Continue reading "People On The Liberty Island Ferry in 1976" The post People On The Liberty Island Ferry in 1976 appeared first on Flashbak.
It is not uncommon to hear the claim that the Vikings practiced human sacrifice, and evidence supports that the practice existed. But how prevalent was it among the ancient warriors, and in what situations was it considered appropriate or desirable? This article will discuss the literary, visual, and archaeological evidence for the practice of […]
