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This week we're talking about improbable libraries around the world, the résumé fonts that make a difference, iconic women over 70, and the meaning of folk art.


Photography Series Spotlighting Iconic Women Over 70 Proves The Best Is Yet To Come


"'When I was younger, I always admired and was fascinated by older women,' photographer Lola Flash explained to The Huffington Post. 'Now, I am both curious about what kind of seasoned woman I will become, as well as outraged that women, in general, do not receive the respect they deserve. In particular, older women.'" (Read more here)


The Beautifully Unusual Libraries Around The World


"Improbable Libraries, which documents unusual and visually striking libraries from across the globe, was [journalist Alex] Johnson's shot at bringing 'the fun and entertaining side' of libraries back into a conversation that's become dominated by doom and gloom about their finances. 'Both my parents are librarians,' he explained, 'so it's always been at the back of my mind.' And despite the rise of eBooks, he believes that 'in a world which is becoming gradually more virtual, physicality will become increasingly valued.'" (Read more here)


Beyond Helvetica: 9 More Résumé Fonts That Stand Out, According To Designers


"According to Art Director and Letterer Kevin Cardell, Times New Roman isn't an inherently off-putting choice [for résumés] -- it's just become a hackneyed option because it's used so frequently. 'The poor application of the font is to blame,' he told The Huffington Post. 'So in a sea of résumés, it definitely suffocates.' To avoid a similar fate, we suggest picking a less common font. Sure, Helvetica is stalwart, but similar options may give your CV a boost. Here are 9 fonts designers recommend using on a résumé." (Read more here)


What Exactly Is Folk Art? A Primer On The Genre That's Felt With The Heart


"And then there is folk art. The umbrella term applies as much to a textile made in 17th century Africa as a DIY ceramic piece for sale on Etsy. The dominant identifying factor of folk art is probably its distance from the academic mainstream. However, other (similarly murky) categories such as self-taught art and outsider art share such a classification too. The description of 'not academic' certainly fails to describe and encompass the wide and wild range of folk art possibilities." (Read more here)


The 22 Best F-Bombs From Female Authors


"Sometimes you just need a great fuck. From Erica Jong's 'zipless fuck' to Cheryl Strayed's plea that we all 'tackle the motherfucking shit out of' life, women writers know the power of a well-placed f-bomb. After all, the word is a powerful and versatile one." (Read more here)


Why One Art Gallery Is Hanging AK47s On Its Walls


"'Guns have long had an extraordinary and terrible influence over us,' artist McCrow writes on his website. 'There are those who glorify them, those that subjugate through them and those who suffer by them.' This connection between man and weapon serves as the focal point of his most recent exhibition, 'History Interrupted, The Art of Disarmament' at the Hoerle-Guggenheim Gallery." (Read more here)