Curated Video
Starmaking and the Formation of United Artists
In the early 1910s, movie studios began developing the "star system," which created and promoted national stars like Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin. These stars became central to the studios' marketing efforts, leading to...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Blue Train
BLUE TRAIN GARE DE LYON RAILWAY STATION, HOUSED ONE OF THE MANY ELEGANT RESTAURANTS PATRONISED BY PARISIAN SOCIETY. LE TRAIN BLEU OR THE BLUE TRAIN OVERLOOKS THE DEPARTURE PLATFORM FOR TRAINS TRAVELLING TO THE SOUTH OF FRANCE. BUT WHY...
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The Miss Digital World Beauty Pageant: Creating Perfect Women in a Digital Age
The Miss Digital World Beauty Pageant is a groundbreaking competition that celebrates the beauty and creativity of digitally created women. With over 3,600 entries from artists worldwide, the winner, Kadiko, designed by Flavio Para from...
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Learn Midjourney For Your Future 6 Figure Career - Generate Impressive Anime Art
In this video, you will learn about the feature for generating animes, which is built into Midjourney. We will use the Niji Version 5 and use various prompts to experiment with the creating of animes to our preference. This clip is from...
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Landmarks - Genbaku Dome Hiroshima
GENBAKU DOME, HIROSHIMA THIS IS THE ENOLA GAY AND IT IS CARRYING AN ATOMIC BOMB. WHAT BEGAN AS A FINE SPRING DAY IN THE JAPANESE CITY OF HIROSHIMA IN AUGUST 1945 BECAME ONE OF THOSE HISTORY DEFINING MOMENTS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. THIS...
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Art Bots: Where Creativity Meets Technology
Art Bots is a unique exhibition where robots take center stage, showcasing their ability to create art, make environmental statements, dance, and express themselves in the realm of modern art. With 43 artists and 20 exhibits from seven...
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Only In Russia 10 - Frozen Art
Frozen Art:Eight participants from various Russian cities unveil their week-long creations of ice sculptures, ranging from small ice bears to grand palaces with columns and stairs made of ice.
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Only In Switzerland 8 - Cow Parade
Cow Parade:Local independent artists decorate 70 artificial white cows, displayed around Geneva, in a creative and artistic event known as the Cow Parade.
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Robotic Musical Instruments: The Next Trend in Music?
The video discusses the League of Electronic Musical Urban Robots (LEMUR), a group of artists and technologists in Brooklyn developing robotic musical instruments. The guitar bot, one of their inventions, has advantages over human hands...
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Landmarks - Indica Gallery
INDICA GALLERY IN THE 1960S THIS OBSCURE BACK STREET WAS THE PLACE TO BE IN SWINGING LONDON. MASONS YARD IN MAYFAIR WAS HOME TO INDICA GALLERY, AN ARTY HANG OUT FOR THE BEATLES. PAUL MCCARTNEY WAS A REGULAR, AND JOHN LENNON MET YOKO ONO...
Amor Sciendi
Jenny Saville's "Propped" and Art History | AmorSciendi
This video is about Jenny Saville's self-portrait "Propped", but it's also about art history. It's about philosophy. It's about the role art plays in representation and cultural narratives. It's about a lot of stuff.
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"Ghost" Programmers and the Influence of AI in Tech
A recent study from Stanford University claims that 9.5% of programmers are ghosts who do almost zero work. Let's also look at other recent developments in AI, like the Sora API leak, Microsoft Recall, and more.
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Great Big Story
Chicken and waffles, a culinary legacy of the Harlem Renaissance
Dive into the history of chicken and waffles, a dish born in 1930s Harlem that reflects the cultural fusion of the Renaissance era.
Weird History
Caravaggio, The Artist Who Died For His Art
You've seen Caravaggio's stunning paintings, but do you know the story behind the images? Caravaggio was a violent and tragic figure who likely died because of his commitment to his art. He became "the most famous painter in Rome" in...
Science ABC
Why Is The Mona Lisa So Famous?
One of the most popular reasons for the worldwide appeal of the Mona Lisa is her smile. Da Vinci used optical illusion to create a unique smile through perspective and shadow work. He painted the Mona Lisa in such a way that the eyes of...
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Cubist Art
How Cubist artists used geometry to represent a form in its purest way using geometric shapes such as the cone, cylinder and sphere. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...
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Painting By Numbers
See how two simple mathematical principles allowed artists to create the feeling of space within two-dimensional paintings. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context...
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Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli | Bedtime History
Learn about the world-renowned Japanese animator and film director, Hayao Miyazaki, the creation of Studio Ghibli, and his many animated films such as Ponyo, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.
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Golden Age of Islam & Houses of Wisdom for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us as we explore the Golden Age of Islam, a period of remarkable cultural, scientific, and intellectual achievement from the 8th to the 14th century. During this time, the Islamic world became a hub for knowledge, innovation, and...
Wonderscape
Cultural Appropriation in Black Music: Influence or Theft?
Explore the complex history of cultural appropriation in Black music, from early blackface performances to modern-day debates. This video examines how white artists have borrowed from and been influenced by Black music, sparking...
Wonderscape
The Evolution of Rhythm and Blues to Hip-Hop
Trace the journey of Black music from the post-WWII rhythm and blues era through the rise of Motown, the powerful voices of the Civil Rights era, and the emergence of hip-hop in the Bronx. Learn how each genre influenced the next,...
Wonderscape
Lascaux: Discovering the Ancient Cave of Wonders
Explore the remarkable cave paintings of Lascaux, discovered by four teenage boys in 1940. These 20,000-year-old Paleolithic artworks reveal the artistic skill of early humans and offer a glimpse into their lives and beliefs. Learn about...
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Why Kate Bush’s Viral Success from Stranger Things is Radical
So what does “Running Up that Hill” tell us about the history of music royalties? How has Kate Bush been challenging the music industry since the 70s?
Wonderscape
Demystifying NFTs: Exploring Non-Fungible Tokens
Dive into the world of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and blockchain technology, understanding their unique characteristics and the impact they have on digital art and creative industries. Learn about the origins of NFTs, their role in...