Chris Marker

Photography Appreciation

French writer, photographer, and documentary film director Chris Marker was born on July 29, 1921.

Marker was a student of philosophy prior to him joining the French Resistance known as The Maquis. After the war, Marker began a career in journalism, writing political commentaries and short stories. In the 1950s, he began experimenting with photography and film.

His first film, Olympia 52 was a feature documentary about the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games. However, Marker is best known for his films La Jetée (1962) and Le Joli Mai (1963).

He passed away on July 29, 2012 at the age of 91.

You can learn more about Chris Marker HERE.

via Whitechapel Gallery

Sources: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Marker 

https://chrismarker.org/ 

http://www.chrismarker.ch/

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Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up

Music Appreciation

Written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman (aka SAW) and sung by British singer Rick Astley, "Never Gonna Give You Up" was released on July 27, 1987. It topped music charts in 25 countries.

The music video, which was directed by English film director Simon West, shows Rick Astley singing and dancing in various outfits and venues around west London.

via RickAstleyVEVO

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Never_Gonna_Give_You_Up
http://www.metrolyrics.com/never-gonna-give-you-up-lyrics-rick-astley.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

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Album Cover: AC/DC Back in Black

Album Cover

Album: AC/DC Back in Black
Released: July 25, 1980
The all-black cover was designed as a "sign of mourning" for Bon Scott.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_in_Black
http://loudwire.com/acdc-back-in-black-anniversary/