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Known for his black and white close-ups of the human body, Japanese photographer Eikoh Hosoe is one of the pioneers who breathed life into the art of photography. He helped turned photography into an art form full of symbolism and depth as he produced dark yet beautiful avante-garde images, focusing on war, sex and death.

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EDIT: This is NOT a printable poster and it is NOT for sale- sorry folks!
It’s just a picture that I’ve made! The biggest size available should be viewable by clicking onto the image :)

Miss Indigo Blue. Crowned as “Reigning Queen of Burlesque” (formally Miss Exotic World) at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas.

Axe wielding burlesquer Anna Fur Laxis from the UK was honoured as first runner-up.

The rest of the weekend’s announcements were:

• Second Runner-Up: Lily Verlaine 
• Reigning King of Burlesque: Captain Kidd
• Best Debut: LouLou D’Vil
• Best Group: The Stage Door Johnnies
• Most Dazzling: Captain Kidd
• Most Classic: Miss Indigo Blue
• Most Comical: The Dolls of Doom
• Most Innovative: Jett Adore

Poet and songwriter Gil Scott-Heron has died aged 62.

The Guardian has paid profound tribute to the “Godfather of Rap”.