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Ingress is a game that involves the player to be active and physically go to destination points. It has high exposure to arts and culture due to the fact that most destinations are some form of art.

"It's been a long time. We shouldn't have left you… without a dope beat to step to." G.R.L., Open Frameworks and graffiti legend Tempt1 have teamed-up to bring you the latest weapon of ocular assault: the EyeWriter. Source code, free software, HOW TO guide, videos and eye tags by Tempt1 available at eyewriter.org. "Art is a tool of empowerment and social change, and I consider myself blessed to be able to create and and use my work to promote health reform, bring awareness about ALS and help others" - Tony Quan, aka Tempt One

Pinterest allows anyone to discover new forms of art that include any and all topics or subjects

Very useful bookmark program, share ideas with others also get inspiration by others.

The Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions is a legally-binding international agreement that ensures artists, cultural professionals, practitioners and citizens worldwide can create, produce, disseminate and enjoy a broad range of cultural goods, services and activities, including their own. It was adopted because the international community signalled the urgency for the implementation of international law that would recognise: The distinctive nature of cultural goods, services and activities as vehicles of identity, values and meaning; That while cultural goods, services and activities have important economic value, they are not mere commodities or consumer goods that can only be regarded as objects of trade.

Allows DJs to upload their music to others to listen to for free. Similar to Sound Cloud.

Very inspiring organization connecting youth in the middle east. "Ultimate Peace projects will practice, model and convey our five core principles: mutual respect, friendship, non-violence, integrity, and fun."

A traveling exhibition of preserved human bodies and body parts that are prepared using a technique called plastination to reveal inner anatomical structures. plas·ti·na·tion- the preservation of body parts through a process that replaces water and fat with various enduring plastics.

Wow that looks so cool! Kind of creepy though haha I don't think I would want my body up there after I die.

I agree that it is a little creepy but I think this is super cool. These body exhibitions are really interesting and fun to check out.

quick video of an amazing defensive play. Unconventional form of art, but art none the less.

Mesmerizing Imagery

Pixiv is a Japanese online community for artists. It aims to provide a place for artists to exhibit their illustrations and get feedback via a rating system and user comments. Works are organized in an extensive tag structure which forms the backbone of the website.

This link shows how these kids stir up life every week sneaking into classrooms and drawing pictures that show how they live life.

Haha. I liked the idea that they "sneaked in" the classroom. Those chalk drawings are awesome!!

One of my favorite posts on here haha

Die Antwoord is a South African group that consists of performers Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er, and DJ Hi-Tek. I've never been to one of their concerts, but I've heard great things. According to everyone I've talked to about the group, their performances have been the most insane anyone has ever seen. Their concert is this Saturday at the Cuthbert Amphitheatre!! I strongly recommend attending this event!

I saw this website earlier in the year, but remembered it and wanted to share it with the class. Bryan Saunders decided one day that he wanted to create at least one self portrait everyday for the rest of his life, and so far he has completed over 8,000 of them. On his website he has created six different sections for his portraits based on similar themes, so pick a theme and prepare to be wow-ed.

I was looking at upcoming events provided by the Hult Center's website because my roommate recently danced at a show there. I really liked the venue, and while browsing I stumbled upon this Art Walk that will take place in the beginning of June. It looks really interesting and fun!

There is talk of a second documentary to follow this one. Great film about the journey a mens club team takes to Nationals in Sarasota, Florida.

Polyvore is a new way to discover and shop for things you love. Polyvore's global community has created over 80 million collage-like "sets" that are shared across the web. Polyvore disrupts the traditional e-commerce model by giving everyone everywhere a voice in shaping today's trends and influencing purchases. Our savvy community is ahead of the curve, predicting trends before they hit the mainstream.

Eugene A Go-Go is YOUR comprehensive online arts and culture community. It's the place where you can find out about all of the arts and culture activities happening throughout Eugene and our surrounding community - from festivals, performances and exhibits to classes, auditions and ways to engage with the arts through volunteer and board opportunities.

A blog of historic PHOTOGRAPHS AND HISTORY OF EARLY EUGENE OREGON STRUCTURES AND LOCATIONS.

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