Photoville in NYC

Back in 2011, a Brooklyn-based cooperative called United Photo Industries (UPI) launched with a mission to “push the conversation forward and help develop new viable models for the photo industry.” UPI’s been busy ever since and currently hosts the third edition of Photoville.

Shibazakura Festival: Japan’s pink blooms

The perennial family of plants called Polemoniaceae — mostly known by the vibrantly pink flowers of the moss phlox species — bloom in dazzling fashion during the spring in Japan. The gardens of the Fuji Shibazakura Festival, Tokyo, and Hitsujiyama Park, Chichibu City, feature grand displays and arrangements of these plants.

Light art in Singapore

Photos of i Light Marina Bay 2014, “Asia’s only sustainable light art festival,” featuring an international group of artists with a display of 28 innovative […]

World of woven art

The “Willow Man” grabbed our attention lately by making an appearance on our Explore page. The 40-foot-tall giant figure originally took 6 weeks to construct […]

Carnival of Venice 2014

Photos from the masquerade festival in Venice, Italy, featuring the extravagant outfits and masks of revelers. Venetians have celebrated the traditional event annually since its […]

Lake Superior’s ice caves

The extreme cold this winter in Wisconsin has created spectacular ice formations at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The destination usually requires a boatride to reach, […]

Sculptures of Harbin

In the last two years, millions of tourists have visited Harbin, China, during the winter to appreciate what sculptors build for the Harbin Ice and […]