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The Metaverse – hype or game Changer

It is difficult to say precisely when the hype about the Metaverse began. What is certain is that there have been thoughts about a virtual space in which people can exist together since the 1990s. When Mark Zuckerberg renamed his company Meta in the fall of 2022, the term became

Stock photography in flux: new perspectives through genuine Vibrancy

“Authenticity has been a trend in stock photography for years and will remain so,” our creative director Martine Praessl recently answered when asked about current trends in the stock photography market.

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How spring inspires us: Experience the awakening of nature in all its beauty!

For every season, you can find arguments that it is the best. Spring brings the awakening of nature, and indeed the best argument to tear this title under the freshly painted nails. Finally, the winter has said goodbye, and the first warm rays of sunshine tickle the skin. The first

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Viva Magenta – Pantone crowns the color of the year 2023

PANTONE 18-1750, or Viva Magenta is a red tone with natural origins. Here is everything you need to know about the color 2023.

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Education Is Key to a Successful Future

Positive visions for tomorrow are even more necessary than usual in times like our current crisis: We need an idea of where things are headed so that we can hopefully make it through the dark tunnel.

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Sustainability: If not now, then when?!

Sustainability remains one of the major issues of our time, even – or perhaps especially – under the currently changed conditions.

Stock Photography is an everlasting experience

Giorgio Magini is a Florence-born Stock Photographer and longtime contributor to the Westend61 Portfolio. We sat down for a talk with him.

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Escapism: Is it okay to simply escape reality

We all need little escapes from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to get back to ourselves and recharge our batteries.

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