Makeup: Creative or Crippling

Makeup first seemingly appeared a in Ancient Egypt, smudged around the eye in what we today would call eyeliner. But back in the early ages of BC, Egyptian women used kohl. Kohl is a substance made out of easily accessible resources at the time. Such ingredients include lead, ore, copper, burn almonds and ash, among a […]

[Review] Theory of Obscurity: a film about The Residents

Theory of Obscurity: a film about The Residents Director: Don Hardy Rating: N/A Release Date: April 19, 2015 (CIMM Fest) After receiving rave reviews at SXSW this year, Theory of Obscurity: a film about The Residents came highly recommended for it’s CIMM Fest (Chicago International Movie and Music Fest) screening. So who are The Residents?, this […]

[Video] 175 Years of Photography

Photo by AngieStar Photo In 1839, the world was enlightened with the invention of Photography, and today marks its 175th anniversary. In celebration, people from around the world are sharing some of their favorite photos, old and new, to honor this very beautiful and important art form. Since its discovery, photos have told stories, marked […]