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Edwardian London as Seen Through the Eyes of an Unknown Russian Tourist in 1909

London entered the 20th century at the height of its influence as the capital of the largest empire in history, but the new century was to bring many challenges. London was the largest city in the world from about 1825 until it was overtaken by New York City in 1925. Continue reading »

“Anti-Selfies”: Artist Lies Facedown In Tourist Spots And Pretends To Be Dead

STEFDIES is a photographic performance art series that chronicles a life. Each photo is an “anti-selfie” that strives to get back to the roots of what a photograph was intended to be- a captured moment in time. Continue reading »

Unconventional Tourist Photographs Reveal What’s Behind the World’s Most Visited Sights

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When visiting a monument such as the Taj Mahal, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the microcosm of these iconic sights. Photographer Oliver Curtis is seemingly unfazed by all the action and instead captures scenes that often go unnoticed by tourists—ones that are in the vicinity, but might as well be invisible. In the series Volte-face, he presents images that look opposite to historic sites such as Stonehenge, the Mona Lisa, and Lenin’s Tomb. Often, these views are less than stunning—they’re used for storage, are heavily traveled roads, or are crowded with other people. Here: Statue of Liberty, New York, USA Continue reading »

An Artist Creates The Hyperrealistic Paintings Of Top Tourist Destinations

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A British artist has brought to life some of the most vibrant cities in the world – with incredibly detailed paintings capable of making even locals double-take. Continue reading »

Giant Underground Trampolines Tipped as Next Big Tourist Attraction in Wales

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Photograph: B White

Blaenau Ffestiniog’s slate mine has been turned into a trampoline theme park for the summer. It’s a marvellous installation – and a long way from your average cave tour. Continue reading »