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Google Doodle celebrates the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth

The Verge

In celebration of the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, Google has produced a video Doodle set to the first verse of the poem “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often called “ The Black National Anthem.” The video features art from artist Loveis Wise, music produced by Elijah Jamal, and the poem is read by LeVar Burton. Image: Google.

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Mr Eazi, Black Coffee and Ajebutter22: The African music artists backing startups

TechCrunch

This April, Black Coffee, the famed South African DJ and record producer whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, made history at the Grammys. Some of them — including Grammy Award-winning artists such as Jay-Z , The Chainsmokers , Nas , and others like Snoop Dogg — have launched various funds to invest in startups in the U.S.,

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Visualizing Women's Impact to History Through Data Visualization

Tableau

Kathleen VanDerAa March 7, 2024 - 10:47pm Kate VanDerAa Every March, we celebrate women who have educated us, inspired us, led us, and significantly impacted the direction of society during Women's History Month. Consider joining a Tableau Community Project and vizzing alongside others. Get all the details and learn how to participate.

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How a designer used AI and Photoshop to bring ancient Roman emperors back to life

The Verge

I knew Roman history was popular and there was a built-in audience,” says Voshart. What I’m doing is an artistic interpretation of an artistic interpretation.”. What I’m doing is an artistic interpretation of an artistic interpretation,” he says. Image by Daniel Voshart.

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NFTs could bridge video games and the fashion industry

TechCrunch

Because some of the most profitable NFTs are produced by celebrities with teams , it makes sense that music corporations, fashion brands and designers are venturing into the NFT market as well. This will be seen as the next chapter of digital art history. Just this month, sneaker brand RTFKT Studios garnered $3.1

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Meet 15 companies that are turning ads and marketing into cultural moments

Fast Company Tech

Airbnb For turning iconic locations like the Roman Colosseum into epic marketing and a place to sleep Two years ago, Airbnb learned an important lesson when it rented out an IRL Barbie Dreamhouse, garnering twice as many impressions as the companys IPO announcement: People get excited about iconic, unique locations tied to pop culture and history.

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Nike just bought a virtual shoe company that makes NFTs and sneakers ‘for the metaverse’

The Verge

RTFKT made these A16Z sneakers to celebrate a round of venture capital funding | Image: RTFKT. RTFKT claims that in February, a collaboration with teenage artist FEWOCiOUS to sell real sneakers paired with virtual ones managed to sell some 600 pairs/NFTs in just six minutes , netting over $3.1 million at the time.

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