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A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they shall never sit in.

[AKB @akb_1964]

@united @united no contact from your #poorcustomerservce team #sad

[Lucía Lobosvilla @LuciaLobosvilla]

Someone else said:

“Art Nouveau is when it looks made by elves.

Art Deco is when it looks made by dwarves.”

And after looking into it, I think they’re a genius and 100% correct.

[James Lucas @JamesLucasIT]

Accidental art - a thread 🧵

1. A rock-created bird shaped chip on a car windshield

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Ormond Gigli, an American photographer, captured the renowned image known as "Girls in the Windows" in 1960. This photograph showcases a lineup of women positioned in the windows of an abandoned building in New York City. Each woman is adorned in vibrant attire, gazing out towards the camera.

The tale behind this photograph originates from Gigli's time as a freelance photographer. While exploring Manhattan's East 58th Street, he stumbled upon the building, which was slated for demolition within a few days. Intrigued by its distinctive architecture, Gigli seized the opportunity to create a remarkable image. He swiftly organized a photoshoot, gathering a group of models, arranging lights and a camera across the street, and instructing the models to pose in the windows.

This photograph swiftly became an emblem of New York City, symbolizing the fashion and style of that era. It has been showcased in museums and galleries worldwide and has been reproduced in numerous magazines and books.

[Deserted @desertedpicx]

After the final curtain…

[The Cultural Tutor @culturaltutor]

Why Architecture Is Important

(and what it says about us)

A short thread...

[Jasmine 🌌🔭 @astro_jaz]

Michael Collins, the astronaut who took this photo in 1969, is the only human, dead or alive, that isn't in the frame of this picture.