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"The Smithsonian Institution has joined
Unsplash, bringing a curated
selection of 1,000 images from its vast archives to the free photo platform.
The gallery spans a vast range of subjects and arts, and there are plenty of
photos I was absolutely thrilled to see.
The Smithsonian consists of 21 museums, plus libraries, research centers, and a
zoo. The
Unsplash collection spans art, science, culture, and history, and
this launch puts a slice of it in front of the creators, designers, and
researchers who use
Unsplash daily.
The launch is organized across 12 collections, each drawn from a different
corner of the institution: the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute,
the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and so
on. The images are as varied as the collections themselves. There are
paintings, drawings, illustrations, and photos. They start with zoo animal
images, which are cute on their own. But I was particularly enchanted by the
19th- and early 20th-century photos, which are an incredible testament to the
era. You’ll also find portraits of notable figures such as Louis Armstrong,
Helen Keller, Amelia Earhart, Billie Holiday, Josephine Baker, and others."
Via Esther Schindler.
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
