"Black marble": 25 amazing views of the night Earth from space

The absurd world of the beloved artist Catherine II: Views of Rome and the imaginary prisons of Piranesi

Giovanni Battista Piranesi is a key figure in 18th century European art. He raised the skill of architectural graphics to a previously unattainable height, became the ancestor of several new genres in art, his engravings inspired architects around the world, his name thundered everywhere during his lifetime, and the chambers of Catherine II were littered with his prints from floor to ceiling. And he himself devoted a decade to depicting … prisons

Yuri Nikolaev - 71: What tests forced the TV presenter to reconsider his views on life

December 16 marks 71 years of the famous TV presenter, actor, People's Artist of Russia Yuri Nikolaev. He does not need introduction - several generations of viewers will remember him as the host of the programs "Morning Mail", "Blue Light", "Song of the Year", "Morning Star", "Good Night, Kids!" When he was at the peak of popularity, his television career was under threat - Nikolayev suffered from alcohol addiction and almost disrupted the live broadcast in a state of intoxication. But when he's ours

Incredible Scotland: 35 views of stunning beauty

Scotland is not only kilts and bagpipes, it is a country with a powerful culture, stunningly beautiful nature, magnificent sights, this is one of those places that you will never regret visiting, but you will strive here again and again

The charm of day and night: collages of famous views of Istanbul

The first impressions of a new city often determine the entire time spent in this place. However, Turkish photographer Bektas Musa clearly shows in his series of photographs that the same city can be completely different. And it's not even about people who can meet, not about institutions and not about holidays - even the buildings themselves, many of which have stood for several centuries, are perceived completely differently, depending on whether it is day or night

Marble not like marble. Unusual sculptures-illusions by Fabio Viale

The once fashionable decor "under a tree", "under a stone", "under a marble" is no longer interesting. But to "disguise" real marble as foam, rubber, fabric, paper or wood, so that people have an irresistible desire to touch this or that work, in order to make sure with their own hands what they are made of - this is already a talent that you can't hide anywhere. And it would be a sin not to share these masterpieces with the audience. So, the Italian sculptor F