“Laser-powered projectors. Sound that bounces around the theater. Seats that vibrate and even project mist. The century-old motion picture exhibition industry is in the midst of a technological revolution, deploying the latest in audio and visual research in a bid to attract younger audiences and stay relevant in the digital age.”
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The Chinese Government Is Using A Folk Artist’s Work As Propaganda
“Behind this slick campaign is one family’s tale of persecution, division and conflicting views on government control of art. The story offers a darker counterpoint to the party’s upbeat message, underscoring longstanding efforts to control art and bend it to political aims.”
The Odd Anomie Of Post-Binge Emptiness
Seriously, what do you do when you’re out of shows?
You Can’t Understand Los Angeles If You Don’t Know The Work Of This Photographer
“Much of how the public has come to remember that time period has been through [Oscar] Castillo’s camera. ‘I had a personal need to do it,’ Castillo says. ‘I never thought I was going to be well known for this. I never really thought I would be creating a legacy.'”
The British Photographer Who’s Seen It All And Is Still Working At 95
“I said I would take it to the drugstore round the corner in New York. ‘Not a good idea,’ he said. ‘Take it to this place in Paris and say I sent you.’
“‘And what is your name?’ I asked.
“‘Henri Cartier-Bresson!’ The most famous photographer in France! After that I had no choice. It was photography or nothing!”