Was Frida Kahlo the World’s First Selfie Queen?

All the tropes are there: the signature poses, the favoring of a “good side”, the carefully cultivated look that eventually becomes a brand. (via The Guardian) Photo: Lucienne Bloch/Throckmorton Fine Art/Art Gallery of New South Wales

Was Frida Kahlo the World’s First Selfie Queen?

The Mexican artist’s works depicted her dreams, pain and feminism – but she also understood the power of performance. Photo: Lucienne Bloch/Throckmorton Fine Art/Art Gallery of New South Wales


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Check out the Best iPhone Photos of 2016

“The eagle must have noticed me as it started flapping its wings and screeching, very agitated and vigilant,” photographer Siyuan Niu tells TIME. “The old man used his hand and his voice to calm it down. They were touching face-to-face. With my iPhone in hand, I took the shot.”

Check out the Best iPhone Photos of 2016

The iPhone Photography Awards are back and the winners of this ninth annual competition have been announced, with Siyuan Niu of Xinjiang, China, coming on top.


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15 Adorable Animals that Could be Your Next Pet

These 15 animals are making the case as to why they should be the newest member of your family. Photo: Jonathan Kirn

15 Adorable Animals that Could be Your Next Pet

Need a new pet? Study says these wild delights could make the best pets you ever had… See more! (This photo: Jonathan Kirn/Getty Images)


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