Profit for planet and four other finds
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Image: Still from The Swimmer
The power of ritual
Blaise Hayward’s poignant short film documents Walter Strohmeyer who, for almost 90 years, has been swimming off Long Island.
Image: © ArtButMakeItSports / right: “Neptune and Amphitrite” (1691–94) by Sebastiano Ricci
The art of sport
LJ Rader is the creator behind Instagram/Twitter account @ArtButMakeItSports. He takes shots from sports and pairs them with art history creating some very pleasing mashups.
Image: © Madlug
Luggage that makes a difference
Dave Linton, a 40-something youth worker was heartbroken to learn that most children in care transport their worldly belongings in a bin bag. In that moment, he set out to do something about it. For every Madlug bag purchased, one will be given to a child in care.
Image: © Patagonia
Profit for planet
Yvon Chouinard, the founder of outdoor clothing brand Patagonia, has announced that he has donated the entire company for the good of the planet.
Image: Still from The Humours of Whiskey
The Humours of Whiskey
Listen to this amazing version of a traditional Irish song performed by Hozier live in The Current studio. And then listen to it again, and again, and again…
Studio news
Kerning the Gap
63% of design students are women but just 17% are in leadership roles. Kerning the Gap is a community aimed at changing this fact and this year we’re joining that community. Our founder Keith is taking part in their 12-month mentoring scheme to be paired with a mentee to provide guidance and support.
