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FAMOUS BY CHANCE: TRUE STORIES BECOME LEGENDS

It can happen by chance that the true stories of ordinary people become legends and end up in the contemporary collective imagination.

Did you know, for example, that for the creation of the character Indiana Jones, George Lucas was inspired by a man from Padova? And do you know who the real Zorro was?
In this post, I’ll introduce you to some true stories that have become legends and turned people who would otherwise have been forgotten into famous people by accident.

Famous by chance

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3 TIPS TO HELP ARTISTS CREATE THE PERFECT HOME STUDIO

Artists can find inspiration in so many different places, but it is always useful for them to have somewhere they can call home. The right studio can be a base of operations and the perfect creative space, while it may even allow your imagination to run wild.

But, where should you set up your studio? There are plenty of options on the table and some people may want to have a specific space solely for their artistic endeavors. However, for others, the home could well be where the heart is.

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 USEFUL RESEARCH IN ART TO READ FOR BEGINNERS

Learning about the arts significantly expands outlook and enriches life experience. This subject promotes creativity and encourages self-expression. Besides, psychologists say that it helps to build a sense of individual identity. What’s more, art is believed to release the pressures of everyday life and improve well-being. It also develops critical thinking and enhances the ability to interpret the world around us.

Now that you realize how beneficial art is, you are probably wondering how to immerse yourself in it. Below, you can find the best books that are worth reading for beginners.

Art to Read for Beginners

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 THE MAH JONG SOFA CELEBRATES THE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY: CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT A DESIGN ICON

Designed in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa was the result of the collaboration between two talented men: Philippe Roche, a visionary businessman co-founder of Roche Bobois company and Hans Hopfer, a design genius who was able to capture and forerun the changes of lifestyles with a great creativity.

The Mah Jong sofa

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GLASS ARTWORKS: INSPIRATIONS AND IDEAS FROM THE ART WORLD

Creativity has no limits and you can create paper artworks but also glass artworks.
In this post you’ll find a selection of glass artworks.

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