Unusual Transport

15th May 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Getting from a to b is a simple type of equation. But what if getting from a to b is hindered by ‘x’ (type of terrain, geographic location, costs, etc)? Maybe ‘y’ has to be inserted into the equation to solve the problem. So, ‘y’ can be a solution based on cost, being resourceful, creative, […]

The City Square – a city’s focal point for leisure, people watching, protest, and celebration

1st May 2023.Reading time 9 minutes.

“Don’t bother with churches, government buildings or city squares, if you want to know about a culture, spend a night in its bars” – Ernest Hemingway In some ways he was right but perhaps not about city squares. A city square, especially the main one of a capital or major city really does seem to […]

Stari Most and the Old City of Mostar

24th April 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

In July 2005 the Old Bridge and Old City section of the historic town of Mostar were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Mostar, a city of more than 110,000 people located in southern Bosnia and Herzogovina, was first developed during the 15th and 16th centuries as an Ottoman frontier town. The town is named after its […]

Collection Spotlight: Giovanni Mereghetti

3rd April 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

All images by: Giovanni Mereghetti Universal Images Group is privileged to represent photographer Giovanni Mereghetti. Based in Milan, Mereghetti’s collection offers deep coverage of Italian culture and locations but is also reflective of the photographer’s global travels. Starting as a freelance photographer in 1980, Mereghetti became one of the most prolific stock photographers by focusing on […]

UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Petra

27th March 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Located nearly 100 miles south of the Jordanian capital city of Amman, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra stands as a half-built, half-carved into rock, archaeological site. Situated between the Dead and Red Seas, Petra has been inhabited since prehistoric times and served as a major caravan center for the incense of Arabia, the silks […]

Snow Time – a timeless magical show

20th February 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

By Francesca Lungarotti “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” Aristotle There’s something magical about snow, it’s an unexpected natural spectacle, capable of instilling a sense of calm and anticipation. Snow is a magical natural blanket, a mantle that adds elegance, magic and silence to any landscape, […]

Goodbye to the Queen of the Skies

13th February 2023.Reading time 9 minutes.

Nearly 54 years after the first Boeing 747 left the factory floor, the storied history of the “Queen of the Skies” came to an end on Tuesday, January 31 as the last 747 Boeing will ever make was entered into service. The delivery of this final 747 marked an end to the extraordinary life of the […]

Take a journey through 20th Century Italian life with Touring Club Italiano at UIG

6th February 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

A UIG collection spotlight For more than 125 years, the Touring Cub Italiano historical archive has reflected the perspective of Italians learning about their country and its vibrant culture through tourism. Touring Club Italiano (TCI) was founded in Milan in 1894 to promote tourism across Italy. The archive developed over time from photographs provided by the Club’s […]

Universal Images Group Acquires Marka ITEM

10th January 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Universal Images Group Limited (UIG) is delighted to announce it has acquired the Marka ITEM collection, based in Milan, Italy. The collection will be integrated into UIG’s archive during December and will become immediately available for distribution and licensing through UIG’s extensive global network of licensing partners. The Marka ITEM collection features subject strengths in European […]

Best of Kaleidoscope 2022

19th December 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

Take a journey with us as we look back at the posts we added to Kaleidoscope in 2022 and the interesting, topical and striking images that we chose to include in them. Don’t forget to use the ARCHIVE link at the bottom of this page to view all our previous posts – we’re sure there […]