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These debates have intensified so much that Japanese lawmakers are now considering making such Ghiblified content illegal. Under the current interpretation of the law, just how legal is it? ImaiaskedHirohika Nakahara, the director-general for Japans Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology Strategy. Ultimately, that is something for courts to decide, Nakahara replied. But copyright infringement is only one dimension to these rising criticisms. More potent are Hayao Miyazakis own principles, which have guided Studio Ghiblis artistic ethos for decades....

St. George and the Dragon, the fresco hidden behind Alessio DElias swinging painting. In the background is the kings daughter, fleeing for fear of being sacrificed to the ferocious creature. Thanks to St. Georges valiance, however, she is saved from her fate. “St. George and the Dragon,” the fresco hidden behind Alessio D’Elia’s swinging painting. (Photo: Giuseppe Guida, viaWikimedia Commons,CC 2.0) George and the Dragonremains exceptionally well-preserved, perhaps because it was tucked away for nearly 400 years....

The closer your guess is to the correct year, the more points youll earn. For example, revealing the second digit shows the century, while the third can help pinpoint the decade. The photos can be just about anythingfrom a quiet street in Hamburg to a riot scene in Seoul. Even the photo itself can be a hint, whether its grainy and analog or crisp and digital. Ready to put your history knowledge to the test?...

Compared to other artistic media,photographyis far more capable of time travel. This is whyGarry Pycroftis drawn to the medium, and also why he feels compelled to reinvent it. The cards are primarily sepia and of course thats not how we see life. Its almost like Im giving these people a second life. To learn more about the artist, visitGarry Pycrofts website. These hyperlong exposure photographs unveil both the similarities and differences between past and present....

Like many things in nature, the sea is far from constant. Its temperamental, its moods sometimes shifting within the same hour, but thats precisely whatScott Laurensonis drawn to. At times, his compositions radiate serenity, each ocean wave a translucent blue beneath a clear sky. Other times, his paintings are explosive, sea mist flying into the air as waves crash into themselves. Thats where I find my inspiration. These paintings are not just exercises in realism, but in texture....

Installation view of To Breathe Coachella Valley at this years Desert X exhibition. Like other works by Kimsooja,To Breatheis utterly iridescent, featuring a glass surface clad in diffraction film. Its a sentiment that Kimsooja herself echoes. Installation view of “To Breathe – Coachella Valley” at this year’s Desert X exhibition. (Photo: Lance Gerber) To learn more about the artist, visitKimsoojas website. More information aboutTo Breathecan be found on theDesert X website....

The result is an intriguing and interdisciplinary conversation, emphasizing how animals were translated into representational art. This curiosity manifests itself in the exhibitions impressive range of featured animals and artistic media. Little Beastswill be on-view at the National Gallery from May 18 through November 2, 2025. Jan van Kessel the Elder, “Study of Insects and Reptiles [center],” c. 1660 To learn more about the exhibition, visit theNational Gallery website. Marmota monax (marmot/woodchuck)...

The city of Nanjing, China, traditionally known as Jinling, has a unique place in history. The firm completed the building in 2024. The upper portion rotates towards the bordering road. One of the most alluring elements of the Jinling Art Museum is its ceramic brick facade. AZL Architects also relied on a 1:1 physical model constructed on-site to corroborate the precision of the design. As the latest addition to the cityscape, it perfectly represents the thriving yet ever-changing spirit of Nanjing....

Photo: Nan Palmero viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY 2.0) Art Nouveauis alive and well in Mexico City. The building is full of history and boasts one of the most beautiful hotel lobbies in the world. However, this is just one of the many features that makes this place so special. Photo: Nan Palmero viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY 2.0) Once inside, visitors can take in many of the originalArt Nouveaudetails. Photo: izanbar/Depositphotos The facade on the side of the main entrance has a Neoclassical design....

Astronaut Dale Gardner recovering a satellite during an untethered space walk. And yet, it’s these leaps of faith that keep space exploration goingand the ones that make history. The pair leaped out of the Space Shuttle Challenger aided by their Manned Manoeuvring Unit (MMU). Astronaut Dale Gardner recovering a satellite during an untethered space walk. (Photo: NASA) At his maximum distance, McCandless flew 300ft from the Challenger while testing the MMU for the first time....

They light our way home, literally and figuratively. This stayed with me. Check out the Lantern Collection below and explore more of their artistic lighting onThe Goodman Studios website. They’re created from colored handblown glass thats double sandblasted to reveal intricate lattice and woven patterns. Each lantern emits a warm light that brings a cozy, comforting glow to any space. They light our way home, literally and figuratively. The Goodman Studio:Website|Facebook|Instagram...

At first glance, these photos look like they could be actual cars. Lamperts collaboration with LEGO stretches many years. In 2017, he embarked on his first project with the company and has remained in contact since then. He has been anticipating the F1-themed products since last year and was eager to begin this project. The F1 project has come full circle, too. Lampert recently had the opportunity to photograph real race cars....

This unprecedentedstudysought to treat four paralyzed individuals using reprogrammed stem cells. The Keio University trials used reprogrammed, or induced pluripotent (iPS) stem cells. Patients in the study received an injection of 2 million iPS-turned-neural precursor cells into their injury site. Photo: Daniel Soñé Photography, LLC viaWikimedia Commons(Public domain) The first surgery occurred in December 2021, and the remaining three were performed between 2022 and 2023. Recipients were prescribed immune-suppressing drugs for six months after their surgeries to prevent their bodies from rejecting the cells....