Although ubiquitous now, colour wasn’t always celebrated in the photography world. Colour photography wasn’t considered art nor was it a technique used by serious photographers, especially since autochrome colour photos in 1907 faded quickly. It was Madame Yevonde’s work that changed Britain’s stance on colour photography five years after getting acquainted with the more reliable Vivex technique in 1930. One of her most famous exhibits was Goddesses, where she photographed British society ladies in costumes inspired by iconic women from Greek mythology all in bold, breathtaking colour. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
