Saturday, July 26, 2014

Google Street Art

Excerpt from PureWow:
The ephemeral nature of street art is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it feels more immediate than something in a museum. On the other, it could be painted over or torn down at any time. 
That’s why we’re so excited about Google’s newest project, which seeks to digitize some 5,000 graffiti works from around the world. 
Google Street Art employs Google Earth street view technology to put you up close and personal with painted walls, sidewalks and buildings in cities like L.A., Bogotá, Paris, Tangier and more.
See more at Google Street Art. Also covered in VentureBeat.

Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were

"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .