In the early 1900’s most people were only exposed to other cultures and travel destinations through books and newspapers.  German entrepreneur Carl Simon solved this problem for many through his unique photo slideshows and lectures.  Simon (1873 – 1952) founded his own photography service company in 1907, where in addition to lending equipment and building cameras, […]

UIG contributing partner Arterra Picture Library, based in Belgium and founded by Philippe Clément focuses mainly on nature and travel related subjects from global destinations. Apart from Philippe’s wide collection of worldwide fauna and flora and World War I and II related images, Arterra also represents the work of wildlife photographer Sven-Erik Arndt, globetrotter/writer Marica […]

The American Civil Rights movement had many influential and renowned leaders.  Perhaps the most humble of these was Rosa Parks, whose spontaneous act of courage and determination sparked a boycott that would inspire the movement and help change America for the better.  Parks’ actions aboard a Montgomery, Alabama city bus in 1955 are recognized as one of […]

As the world grows more environmentally concerned, one of the most popular aspects of this is the drive (pun intended) by governments and authorities to phase out petrol and diesel cars in favour of electric versions.  The sleek new electric car models we now see on our roads are not a new invention reflecting our modern […]

Thursday, February 4, 2021 is World Cancer Day.  Created in 2000, World Cancer Day is an initiative designed to unite the international community in shared awareness of the global need for more cancer research funding and cancer prevention education.  Led by the Union for International Cancer Control, World Cancer Day strives to reimagine a world where millions […]

UIG contributing partner Cubo Images offers a wide range of high-quality imagery featuring subject strengths in travel and food.  Cubo’s collections offer a global perspective on destinations, cultures and cuisines.  ClickAlps, a contributing partner to Cubo Images, provides stunning imagery of Italy, Europe and beyond. View a selection of the images – All images: ClickAlps/Cubo Images/UIG To […]

Reportage by Alessandro Serranò\AGF\UIG and Nicola Marfisi\AGF\UIG TVBoy is the artistic name of Italian artist Salvador Benintende.  TVBoy has been providing his graphic parodies of iconic figures of politics, entertainment and culture since 1996.  With his works TVBoy tells the story behind the politics of Italy, using the imaginative Pope Francis, Trump, Salvini, Di Maio, Renzi, Conte and many […]

One epitaph written for Thurgood Marshall reads “We make movies about Malcolm X, we get a holiday to honor Martin Luther King, but every day we live with the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall”.  This heartfelt tribute sums up the everlasting influence this brilliant American hero had on the lives of so many, as well as […]

In an era where segregation and racist doctrine ruled the South, white and black farmers alike had the work of a former slave to thank for new and alternative farming ideas that helped maintain and improve farming economies across the South.  The humble and quiet genius of George Washington Carver is often overlooked when we mention […]

Along with Italy, China has the most locations listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  The most well-known of these sites are the Great Wall of China and Beijing’s Imperial Palace, but China’s entries on the list span from mountain peaks and valleys on to the numerous cultural places in the country’s bustling cities.  UIG’s archive features more […]