Matryoshka
Literally “little matron”, Matryoshka is a diminutive form of Russian female first name “Matryona” — Матрёна — or “Matryosha”. Since 1890, it is the commonly used name of a set … Continue Reading Matryoshka
Goodbye, Astrid
I had an Astrid Kirchherr poster and one of her Beatles photos in the bedroom for most of my childhood and adolescence. I loved the refinements of her reflected face … Continue Reading Goodbye, Astrid
Pandemic Playlist
And now it turns out the virus is putting songs like R.E.M.’s It’s the End of the World As We Know It on charts. We hadn’t thought about it — … Continue Reading Pandemic Playlist
Accidental Renaissance
Apparently started by Guardian journalist Ben Beaumont-Thomas, when he simply pointed out how some of the best photos around resembled classic Italian paintings, the Accidental Renessaince seems to have become … Continue Reading Accidental Renaissance
Hipstory
The history of the last century is heavily defined by its prominent figures — the main leaders who shaped the course of history. Amit Shimoni often finds himself imagining a world … Continue Reading Hipstory
