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These portraits were made using the daguerreotype process, an early photographic technique, which created one-of-a-kind images on metal. Cased photos remained popular into the 1860s. Sometimes delicate hand-coloring was added to accentuate details. https://t.co/r6b5SjkG3R https://t.co/LFIPGYaVH6

For 464 days and counting, Jaythechou has Photoshopped Paddington Bear into different stills from movies and television shows. https://t.co/IBabgohp0I

"Having the courage to face the unknown is so important. An artist should never stop taking risks, even when they are 75." https://t.co/AQxtpvIPnh

Today is #Juneteenth. Today, we are honored to celebrate Black joy and liberation with just a few artworks currently on view at LACMA, as well as some recent acquisitions to LACMA's collection. Read more on the blog: https://t.co/NQXTf7ZyrS https://t.co/ZVtfaQDHu1

"It's the first step in trying to tell my narrative." Anna Delvey tells us how minting 2,000 NFTs will help her reinvent herself: https://t.co/qEwmIBpypF https://t.co/ghGlgJT902

Stories about the lives of the people seen here are lost to history. But the emotions on their faces feel just as profound as when these photos were taken in the 1850s. The small size of these photos made them perfect for passing among friends and family. https://t.co/8JycJ1GBbg https://t.co/6e1PaRZ3uD

Grooms hold a joyous traditional ceremony in a Hindu temple. https://t.co/gQYNamLx6b https://t.co/wTh2lagX5B

Deborah Roberts: “I learned to love Juneteenth long before I became aware of the emancipation of enslaved Black people.” https://t.co/soaTNEqCIo

While the U.S. celebrates the end of slavery on Juneteenth, incarcerated artists depict the harsh reality that forced labor persists in prison: https://t.co/mSy9OvHb6g https://t.co/At3qdtcDLl

Nicholas Moegly’s Nostalgic Illustrations https://t.co/JK2pDq2k0k https://t.co/wkcLOgAH2f https://t.co/lh8M5NBAUJ

While some may not notice the work of window washers, 10-month-old Nagi and his cat love to watch them from their apartment. https://t.co/JF9ldxIMvq

These photos were made not long before President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. Because his decree relied on enforcement by Union troops, it wasn't until June 19, 1865, that enslaved Black Americans in Texas learned of their freedom. #juneteenth2022

“A site like this has never been found before, it is the first of its kind." https://t.co/hMe8c8ciLj

Skimboardind on a Rainy Day ☔️ by blairconklin ingridlund 🎵 Gene Kelly - Singin’ in the Rain https://t.co/B4GFSyy4Fs

From Njideka Akunyili Crosby to Elizabeth Catlett, “Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room” integrates works by Black creators from the past to the present. https://t.co/ZuD2Npu010