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First invented in 1700, the piano has only gained popularity since its creation.It is currently the most popular instrument in the world with over 20 million players coming from the U.S. alone.Now, let’s take a look at some of the most well-known pianos that have iconic famous movie sets and have been played by some of the most popular musicians. John Lennon’s Steinway Model Z This seemingly ordinary piano was built by Steinway and Sons and rose to stardom after John Lennon compos …

Cocoweb has been a leading representative of sleek and efficient picture lights. We were curious about the impact of lighting in the point of a view of the artist. Artist George loannou’s experience with lighting presented us with insight about lighting in the art community. He appeared in the art world in the late 1990s and by 2010 opened doors to Art Rebellion . Art Rebellion is a space where the outlets of creative energies are encouraged. The gallery challenges conv …

You've heard all about the usual benefits of converting to LED light bulbs, but a new scientific discovery has shown that LED technology might be worth a second glance.Studies done by researchers from the University of Southern California (USC), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Philips Research in the Netherlands have shown that mosquitoes are significantly less attracted to customized LED lighting than compact fluorescent lighting. Certain mosquitoes are carriers of malaria, on …

Source: NY Times On May 1st the citizens of New York were able to appreciate an unparalleled light show on top of the Empire State Building. The art lighting spectacle was developed in honor of the inauguration of the new Whitney Museum of American Art building and the 84th Anniversary of the Empire State Building. The art lights were developed by renowned artist and light designer Marc Brickman. LED lighting was used to portray representations of the work of 12 Amer …

For any artist, it’s a rewarding feeling to have sold-out concerts and to play in front of packed audiences. What’s even more impressive is if you can achieve this feat at the age of 11. Recently, 11 year-old Joey Alexander of Jakarta, Indonesia, played a set in front of a sold-out crowd at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola in Manhattan. Joey, a self-taught jazz pianist, looked dwarfed next to a grand piano, but the level at which he played at was immense and comparable to some of the greatest piano leg …