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2023Eman Ali calmly guides us through the streets of Oman in a touching hometown revisit
2023
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2012Introducing... The seriously minimal graphic design of Icelandic studio GUNMAD
2012
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2014Photography: Alexis Vasilikos photographs opulent houses left behind by the Greek crisis
2014
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2017Photographer Chantal Anderson explores youth culture in remote Iceland
2017
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-150Intaglio Ring with Two Figures
-150
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1Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)
1
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50Two Rondels with Heads
50
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-3000Seal with an Ox
-3000
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1Hinged Armlet
1
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250Intaglio Seal with Footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada)
250
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-50Jewelry Mold With Two Figures
-50
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1625Carpet
1625
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1Lid with Seated Male Figure
1
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1625Fragments of a Carpet
1625
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1625Carpet Fragment
1625
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1800Textile Fragment
1800
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1625Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet
1625
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50Reliquary
50
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1625Carpet with Niche and Flower Design
1625
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150Coin of Huvishka
150
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1575Writing Box
1575
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1Gaming Die
1
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120Coin of Kanishka
120
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185Coin of Vasudeva
185
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450Incense Burner in Three Parts
450
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700Buddhist Halo
700
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300Earring(?) with the Head of a Male Figure
300
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1625Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms
1625
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1605Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design
1605
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1850Tunic
1850
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150Coin of Huvishka
150
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1701Sword (Saif) with Scabbard
1701
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1925Diplôme d'honneur. Golikoff (USSR). 1925
1925
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1100Earring, One of a Pair
1100
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1095Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1095
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950Reliquary Casket with the Deesis, Archangels, and the Twelve Apostles
950
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1300Portable Icon with the Virgin Eleousa
1300
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575Bracelet with Grapevine Pattern
575
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1100Medallion with Christ from an Icon Frame
1100
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1080Tip of a Pointer
1080
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900Casket with Warriors and Mythological Figures
900
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500The Antioch "Chalice"
500
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900Panel from an Ivory Casket with Scenes of the Story of Joshua
900
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575Bracelet with Grapevine Pattern
575
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364Gold Solidus of Valentinian I (364–75)
364
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1100Medallion with the Virgin from an Icon Frame
1100
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1095Double-Sided Pendant Icon with the Virgin and Christ Pantokrator
1095
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1042Histamenon of Constantine IX Monomachos (1042-55)
1042
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654Gold Solidus of Constans II (641–68)
654
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692Solidus of Justinian II (685-95)
692
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900Panel with Byzantine Ivory Carving of the Crucifixion
900
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1095Cross
1095
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1100Medallion with Saint Matthew from an Icon Frame
1100
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900Panels from an Ivory Casket with the Story of Adam and Eve
900
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1080Temple Pendant and Stick
1080
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1000Base for a Cross
1000
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1000Base for a Cross
1000
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900Plaque with Scenes from the Story of Joshua
900
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629Plate with the Presentation of David to Saul
629
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629Plate with David's Confrontation with Eliab
629
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500Hanging Lamp with a Hand Holding a Cross
500
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629Plate with the Arming of David
629
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1200Two-Sided Pendant with the Archangel Michael and Daniel in the Lion’s Den
1200
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1100Medallion with Saint Peter from an Icon Frame
1100
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1100Medallion with Saint John the Baptist from an Icon Frame
1100
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1042Histamenon of Constantine IX Monomachos (1042-55)
1042
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950Icon with Saint Demetrios
950
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900Panel from an Ivory Casket with the Story of Adam and Eve
900
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521Panel of a Diptych Announcing the Consulship of Justinian
521
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1100Medallion with Saint Luke from an Icon Frame
1100
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521Panel of a Diptych Announcing the Consulship of Justinian
521
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629Plate with the Battle of David and Goliath
629
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950Icon with the Virgin and Child
950
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582Censer with Six Holy Figures
582
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1000Base for a Cross
1000
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925Icon with the Crucifixion
925
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500Necklace with Pendant Crosses
500
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629Plate with David Slaying a Lion
629
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629Plate with David Anointed by Samuel
629
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950Icon with the Deesis
950
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1100Medallion with Saint John the Evangelist from an Icon Frame
1100
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970Wing of an Ivory Triptych with Scenes from the Life of Christ
970
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950Icon with the Koimesis
950
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1100Medallion with Saint Paul from an Icon Frame
1100
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1100Medallion with Saint George from an Icon Frame
1100
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1000Right Wing of a Triptych with Saints Nicholas and Theodore
1000
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1000Cross Fragment with Saint John the Theologian
1000
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1000Casket with Warriors and Dancers
1000
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1000Textile Fragment with Double-Headed Eagles
1000
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500Jeweled Bracelet (one of pair)
500
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1700Bell
1700
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1916Ūd
1916
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500Jeweled Bracelet (one of pair)
500
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1250Painted Copy of Deesis Mosaic
1250
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379Gold Solidus of Theodosius I (379–95)
379
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337Solidus
337
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361Gold Solidus of Julian (361–63)
361
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1095Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1095
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538Gold Solidus of Justinian I (527–65)
538
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1028Histamenon of Romanos III Argyros
1028
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500Cross
500
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638Solidus of Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Heraclonas
638
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900Cross Arm
900
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364Gold Solidus of Valentinian I (364–75)
364
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1100Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1100
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361Gold Solidus of Julian (361–63)
361
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500Censer
500
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600Buckle
600
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500Polycandelon
500
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408Gold Solidus of Theodosius II (408–50)
408
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1100Panel from a Choros (lighting frame)
1100
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364Gold Solidus of Valens (364–78)
364
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900Casket Fragments
900
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491Solidus
491
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1100Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1100
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1100Panel from a Choros (lighting frame)
1100
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610Solidus
610
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900Casket Fragments
900
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500Cross
500
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900Plaques with Scenes from the Story of Joshua
900
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1000Lock
1000
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800Cross
800
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500Polycandelon
500
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300Bowl with Beaded Rim
300
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1095Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1095
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629Solidus of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine
629
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500Intaglio
500
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408Solidus
408
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800The Fieschi Morgan Staurotheke
800
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Vase fragment
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450Yellow-Green Hexagonal Glass Bottle with a Stylite Saint
450
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500Plaque with Two Saints
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure
500
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540Ivory Pyx with the Triumph of Dionysos in India
540
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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400Gold and Niello Bracelet
400
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Wine Strainer
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Silver Dove
500
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400Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Sandaled Right Foot
400
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500Censer Frame with Inhabited Vine Scroll
500
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400Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Sandaled Right Foot
400
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400Standing Lamp with a Cross on a Pricket Stand
400
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400Standing Lamp with a Cross on a Pricket Stand
400
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400Spoon
400
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1000Cross
1000
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550Plaque with Saint Paul
550
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610Solidus of Heraclius
610
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2007Soviet pocket watch (2)
2007
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2007Soviet pocket watch (1)
2007
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2007Soviet pocket watch
2007
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2014Gold Chaika Pocket Watch made in the USSR
2014
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2014Photographs taken inside the Soviet cosmonaut training centre, Star City
2014
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2020Ryan Debolski spotlights the effects of immigration and globalisation in Oman
2020
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2018A tribute to the repurposed churches of the Soviet Union
2018
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2012Simply stunning illustrations for Icelandic bank by the superb Siggi Eggertsson
2012
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2021Figgins Double Pica Greek typeface, "1821" specimen leaf 72
2021
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2022Photographer Alex Nazari explores Armenian history through its ubiquitous Soviet-era car, the Lada
2022
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2018Artist Melissa Kitty Jarram is updating Greek myths for 2018
2018
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2016Julia Autz documents Transnistria, a country steeped in Soviet nostalgia
2016
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2017Rufus Newell uses curves and scribbles to depict Greek gods and heroes
2017
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2015Great graphics for an Icelandic bar by Karlssonwilker
2015
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2015Spiritual dimensions – a visit to the site of Iceland's new Pagan temple
2015
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2017Russian photographer Turkina Faso on the “post-Soviet aesthetic”
2017
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2014Illustration: Greek mythology at its most endearing in risograph project Chaos
2014
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2012Soviet bus stops captured by worldly photographer Christopher Herwig
2012
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2021Through an empathetic lens, Jermain Cikic’s photo series raises awareness of the refugee crisis in Greece
2021
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2021Ceramic artist Nehal Aamir decorates her work with the visuals of Pakistani trucks and Islamic art
2021
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2019Athens-based G Design Studio on colour, cliches and learning through teaching
2019
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2018The history of the hotel Venets: a 22-storey metaphor for Soviet utopia
2018
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2011Modern Greek art: a snapshot
2011
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2019Meet Universal Thirst, the Bangalore and Reykjavik-based foundry offering a dual perspective on type
2019
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2012Andre Ermolaev captures Iceland's natural beauty in tremendous style
2012
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2014Scintillating new work from Icelandic illustrator Siggi Odds
2014
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2013Lee Mawdsley shoots Qatar for CBQ and make us want to emigrate, fast.
2013
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2019Artist Panayiotis Terzis creates vibrant works inspired by his upbringing in Greece
2019
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2021Caslon & Catherwood specimen 1821 Greek typefaces
2021
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2020Move over Katy Perry, it’s all about the burkinis on top in Maria Mahfooz’s Pakistani Gurls
2020
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2018“A desire for the forbidden would be equal to treason”: Photographer Nikolay Bakharev on life in the USSR (NSFW)
2018
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2022Ancient art for 21st century kids: Saskia Janssen illustrates Greek vases with children’s cartoon characters
2022
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2014Photography: Andrew Miksys' photographs of the discos in Soviet era buildings
2014
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2013Introducing...The wild and native illustration and design of Iceland's Siggi Odds
2013
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2019Ikea and its products are reimagined as a Greek tragedy by Edern van Hille
2019
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2012Icelandic/Danish architects KRADS complete the American inspired Stöðin panaromic drive-in
2012
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2021Figgins English and Brevier No. 2 Greek typefaces, "1821" specimen leaf 74
2021
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2015Cool graphic design from Iceland in the shape of Maena #5
2015
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2021FT.WA is a creative collective bridging British and Pakistani culture, expressing a clash of traditions
2021
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2017A Soviet vision of the future: the legacy and influence of Tekhikia – Molodezhi magazine
2017
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2013Photography: Daniel Ali's honest images show a very different side of Karachi
2013
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2015Iceland's Studio Studio: so good they named it twice
2015
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2021Figgins Pica Small Pica Long Primer Brevier Greek typefaces, "1821" specimen leaf 75
2021
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2021Caslon & Catherwood specimen 1821 Greek typefaces (cropped)
2021
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2018Photographer Ioanna Sakellaraki's Aidos series explores the importance of shame in Greek culture
2018
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2012Byzantine landscapes in brilliant detail from South Africa-based illustrator Jean de Wet
2012
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2017A glimpse into the fascinating and incredibly odd world of Soviet-era sanatoriums
2017
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2019Jack Latham’s Sugar Paper Theories explores Iceland’s most infamous double murder
2019
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2019Antonis Theodoridis chases the sunlight of Athens in his series Ways of Escape
2019
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2019Ioanna Sakellaraki explores Greece’s last professional mourners and their rituals around death
2019
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2014Photography: Unbelievable photos taken beneath Iceland's biggest glacier, by Kate Friend
2014
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2020Concrete Citizens documents the residents of Soviet brutalist buildings in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Moldova
2020
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2016Icelandic design grad Helga Dögg's experimental zines are a delight
2016
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2015Photographer Christian Werner captures the changes in Athens since the crisis
2015
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2012Jamie McGregor Smith's superb series charts the faded glories of the 2004 Athens Olympics
2012
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2013Opinion: What we can learn from Iceland's creative community
2013
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2023In her new project, Misha Japanwala reframes shamelessness in Pakistan
2023
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2012The Soviet Union goes neon in these mid-century illustrations of the future
2012