At first glance, it might seem like unusual butterfly wings but, in fact, this is how the world looks if its maps are based on population size rather than land mass. With 500 years of conventional cartography out of the window, the cities which tend to dominate the news come to the fore as...
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This is an actual essay written by a college applicant. The author, Hugh Gallagher, now attends NYU. Essay: In order for the admissions staff of our college to get to know you, the applicant, better, we ask that you answer the following question – Are there any significant experiences you have had, or accomplishments...
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By Alex Cottrell: A few days ago it dawned on me that I was exactly six months away from hitting the big Three-0. I’ve been banging on to anyone who will listen about how great turning 30 is going to; how I’m oh-so-excited that maybe once I’m 30 I’ll get my shit together and...
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A Farewelll: Nestled in the small town of Bridgewater in the Adelaide Hills, Australia, is a square green shed that doubles as an eight year art installation. The Grace family covered the walls and roof of the shed with insulation and plain white panels in the year 2000, and it didn’t take long for...
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Artist Nele Azevedo’s work is super cool – literally. The Brazilian created over a thousand ice figures for her latest installation. These diligently-carved miniature ice figures, which form ‘Monumento Minimo’, were then seated on the staircase of the Institute degli Innocenti in Florence, Italy. The temporary installation lasted for several hours as the 20cm...
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Whenever I get a package of plain M&Ms, I make it my duty to continue the strength and robustness of the candy as a species. To this end, I hold M&M duels. Taking two candies between my thumb and forefinger, I apply pressure, squeezing them together until one of them cracks and splinters. That...
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Oscar Diaz’s Ink Calendar makes use of the pace of ink spreading on paper to indicate time. The ink is absorbed slowly and each number on the calendar is ‘printed’ daily. It is a continually changing artwork which enhances the perception of time passing. The Ink Calendar was developed for ‘Gradual’, an exhibition featuring...
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A short story by Rebecca Freeborn: The wheels of the plane made contact with the runway and the graceful silver bird became a heavy, ungainly beast, jolting and roaring its protest. I stared out at the wide expanse of Adelaide Airport, squinting at the sun glaring off the wing of the plane. The grass...
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A poem for children: Oh Mr Kite, why have you stopped your flight? Are you waiting for the descending night? Oh Mr Kite, why there? Why now? Has our polluted air grown too foul? Oh Mr Kite, why do you not hunt? Is it because your beak has gone blunt? Oh Mr Kite, what...
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