David Attie was a photographic unknown for decades. A dig through his home changed that.David AttieTruman Capote in his Brooklyn residence, 1958.
The long-lost photographs of high-ceilinged Brooklyn townhouses, foggy Manhattan skylines, and a young and serious-looking Truman Capote might have stayed hidden forever. Tucked away in dust-gathering boxes, they sat alongside prints of W.E.B Du Bois, The Band, Leonard Bernstein, Ralph Ellison, and other famous faces. They’re probably among the most intriguing prints of Capote in existence — the young writer defiantly staring out at the viewer, framed by the swirls of a spiral staircase — and they offer a rare glimpse at how the then deteriorating borough looked through his eyes. Read More...
Enjoy earth from above with these 39 captivating aerial photographs.From the mind-blowing 2-million strong tent city of Mecca to the staggering tulip fields of the Netherlands, we take a look at the most astounding aerial photography ever:
Fort Bourtange in the Netherlands. Glacial river, Iceland. Over 2 million pilgrims occupy this make-shift tent city outside of Mecca during Hadj. Lake Natron in Tanzania. Blue Dragon River of Portugal. Terraced rice fields in Yunna, China. Read More...
The Masquerade Ball has inspired death, lust, and decadent costume parties for centuries — and has a shockingly gruesome history.Every now again, it’s nice to swap the sweatpants and boxed wine for a bit of decadence and luxury. A quick — but not always economical — fix? Throwing a majestic and mysterious Masquerade Ball.
Dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries, the Masquerade Ball began as part of Europe’s carnival season. Read More...
