Source: The Atlantic
Inside The Vrontados Rocket War
Source: The Atlantic
What’s religion without a little ritualistic conflict? Taking place in Vrontados, Greece over the past 125 years, two Greek Orthodox Churches have engaged in what is known as Rouketopolemos, or a “rocket war”. The rival churches celebrate by firing thousands of homemade rockets toward one another while holding church services across town. The goal, apparently, is to strike the bell of the opposing church. And remember, this is supposed to be “fun”. Check out more photos at The Atlantic.
Source: The Atlantic
Artist Superimposes Norway’s Past Into The Present
Source: My Modern Met
When we speak of the past we often use the phrase, “That’s history”, as if to say that when one event is over it no longer exists. But is that necessarily true? Hebe Robinson’s work in Norway seems to suggest otherwise. Exploring northern Norway with only old photos as her guide, Robinson uncovers the fluid relationships between the modern and historical, asking us to question how useful it is to think in such terms. Robinson’s work has culminated in a series aptly known as “Echoes”. You can see more at My Modern Met.
Source: My Modern Met
Source: My Modern Met
Is Google Earth Art The New Travel Photography?
Source: All That Is Interesting
As internet technology becomes more sophisticated, the definition of the word “travel” is becoming less and less concrete. Google Earth and instant photo sharing apps allow people to “explore” other parts of the world with greater ease and speed than ever. So what does this mean for travel art and photography? For Argentine artist Federico Winer, it means uncovering new territory. Using Google Earth as his inspiration, Winer explores, distorts and presents our world as we haven’t yet really seen it–but would like to see more of. Check out a handful of Winer’s work with us.
Source: All That Is Interesting
Source: All That Is Interesting
