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Not here for men
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19 May 17
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3 Must-see music videos addressing the abuse of women.
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Pedaling for clean air
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19 May 17
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A new addition to the Smog Free Project, and it comes in bicycle-form.
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This music video lets rip on the music industry’s so-called ‘Gatekeepers’
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19 May 17
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Jessie Reyez takes on industry sexism and misogyny with this short film.
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Rich Mnisi merges film with fashion
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18 May 17
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Check out this cinematic lookbook for Rich Mnisi's latest trans-seaonal collection Xingelengele.
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Three creatives on the power of storytelling in any medium
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18 May 17
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In these interviews, we speak to creatives across the spectrum of storytelling to prove that the worldwide pastime is no longer bound by the medium.
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Engaging a community through street art
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18 May 17
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The Paint Jamaica initiative brings colour and creativity to the streets of Kingston.
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A simpler way to purify water
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18 May 17
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Scientists have devised a simple way to separate microscopic pollutants from water.
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Children’s literature goes digital
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17 May 17
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Innovative children’s library provides a fun learning alternative.
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Abandoned spaces in Hong Kong
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17 May 17
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South African artist Faith47 shares the third installment of Aqua Regalia – a video set in the grimy, semi-abandoned spaces of Hong Kong.
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3 Ways to hack discrimination in the US
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17 May 17
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Hacking Discrimination aimed to find technology-based solutions to address discrimination.
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Meet the Fadiouth community of Senegal
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17 May 17
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This book illustrates valuable solutions in infographic form for this small West African town.
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5 examples of great creativity from Poland
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17 May 17
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Known for its vast history and diverse culture, Poland also has mad artistic chops.
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International film festivals can’t get enough of this South African film
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16 May 17
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Krotoa, scheduled for release in South Africa in August this year, tackles an underrepresented history.
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High-tech hopes for hearing loss
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16 May 17
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A breakthrough home-use technology for early detection of tinnitus
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The nightmarish scenes of Regenerative Being
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16 May 17
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A look at the handmade, macabre and nuanced animation of Stas Santimov.
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What will meat products of the future look like?
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16 May 17
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Product designer, Carolien Niebling, delves into the potential shortage of protein-rich food we could face in future.
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Bringing back the cassette tape
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15 May 17
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New tech meets the nostalgia for the humble cassette tape.
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5 stories that show technology combined with bugs can result in great design
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15 May 17
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Proof that RoboCop isn’t the only one to benefit from a mecha-treatment.
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The Shelter Box by Milano in Azione
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15 May 17
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A multifunctional design made to alleviate the harshness of living on the street.
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Up in the clouds
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12 May 17
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These designs draw inspiration from the everyday cumulus.
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Introducing the Greenhouse In a Box
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12 May 17
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From Indian startup Kheyti, the modular greenhouse is an affordable solution for low-income farmers.
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Paint the city – just not with your hands
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12 May 17
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Remote controlled drones take graffiti to new heights.
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This one-of-a-kind diving experience is mobilising people to consider marine health
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12 May 17
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An art installation to save the Virgin Islands’ coral reef populations.
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UNina Afrika: The totemic light sculpture
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12 May 17
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This design emulates the act of carrying heavy goods on one’s head.
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Objets d’art
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3 Jan 23
The Maison&Objet biannual design and decor fair in Paris will host over 700 brands between 19 and 23 January 2023.
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In the zone
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3 Jan 23
Dyson tackles both air and noise pollution with a sci-fi-esque set of headphones.
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Blossoming creativity
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3 Jan 23
The first contemporary florilegium in Africa is reviving botanical art with the aim of furthering conservation.
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Building blocks
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3 Jan 23
The latest project of international architecture company Office for Metropolitan Architecture employs stacked structures to make best use of limited space.
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