Tattooing is the most misunderstood art form in Japan today. Looked down upon for centuries and rarely discussed in social circles, people with tattoos are outcasts in this country, banned from most public spaces such as beaches, bathhouses, and even gyms. Tattoos have an extensive history in Japan, and to truly understand the stigma behind them it is essential to be aware of their significance. The first records of tattoos...
Read MoreGrade 9 student Isaac F. spent his winter break transforming his photographic content from Ecuador into powerful graphics with a voice and a mission. This initiative is not uncharacteristic of this young man who created a t-shirt design company at the age of 11. Here are excerpts and images from his blog, Inner Monologues.
Although I’ve had a great life so far, I felt like a part of me is still missing, an urge to discover something that I haven’t yet had the chance to experience. Once I was used to this feeling, I found out about THINK Global School. I sent in my application, which was filled with a video biography, designs from my shirts, and a few other things that I had put together. I received an email of acceptance, and I was astonished. No other emotion or thought was in my brain, just the feeling of astonishment.
Ideas on expired goods. What goes through your head when you see fine looking ‘expired’ food?