In an attempt to learn more about status, I asked some polls comparing status markers.

American photographer Al Vandenberg (1932-2012) is arguably best known for his art direction of The Beatles’ album cover for Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. But here we look at his street photographs of 1970s London. Born in 1932 to Dutch parents, Vandenberg was raised in Boston by an English foster family and later … Continue reading "Street Style from 1970s and 80s London by Al Vandenberg" The post Street Style from 1970s and 80s London by Al Vandenberg appeared first on Flashbak.

Today, the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, at age 88. The pope’s death comes just one day after he addressed a crowd of thousands in St. Peter’s Square following Easter Sunday Mass.   “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home […]

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It seems like humans always need to know who or what is the best in any category. Renaissance people were no different. A quest to find the superior art between painting and sculpture led to lengthy discussions about the purpose of art and the limits and qualities of each medium. The paragone, from the […]