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#OnThisDay in 1883, writer Franz Kafka was born in Prague. Did you know his day job at an accident insurance company inspired some of his most anxious literary characters 💼? Explore his city and legacy goo.gle/4oFKJ7F

Born #OnThisDay in 1646, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz designed the first mechanical calculator to perform all four arithmetic operations. 🧮 His stepped cylinder mechanism remained essential for over 200 years. Explore with Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum: goo.gle/4vmA6ZW

#OnThisDay in 1894: Tower Bridge was officially opened by the Prince of Wales. Its high-level walkways let pedestrians cross during ship openings, but because it opened in just 60 seconds, they were rarely used. 🔍 Discover more via @cityoflondon: goo.gle/4oGVt5B

This portrait of Sonja Knips, reveals an up-close perspective on Gustav Klimt’s early experimentation.✨ Look closely at the soft, blurred contours to render her pink silk dress 🌸 Sonja Knips 🎨 Gustav Klimt 📆 1897/1898 🏛️ @belvederemuseum

Celebrate #CameraDay with early photography history. 📸 Kodak's first cameras came preloaded with film for 100 exposures, and by 1932, the Harrow factory developed 400,000 rolls of film annually. Explore the @mediamuseum archives: goo.gle/4eCkIBv

@colonialwmsburg @NotebookLM From historic preservation to rare heritage breeds, discover how early American history is being kept alive today. Begin your journey into the past on Google Arts & Culture. goo.gle/colonialwillia…

@colonialwmsburg Go deeper into early American history. 🔍 An AI-powered research experience using @NotebookLM lets you interact directly with over 150 documents and articles to learn about the ideas that shaped the nation. 📖

Step back to where 18th-century leaders debated ideas, planned resistance to British rule, and voted to demand the Declaration of Independence. 🏛️ Begin your journey into the American Revolution with @colonialwmsburg 📜 goo.gle/colonialwillia…

@daviddotli @Gemini Behind the scenes, Gemini analyzes your artwork in real time and generates playful audio critiques with Google Chirp. Experience this blend of technology and whimsical self-expression: goo.gle/splash-canvas

@daviddotli @Gemini Need to modify your canvas? Drag Smudge the Turtle across the screen to blend colors. If a fresh start is required, Scrape the Turtle erases paint, seeking the serenity of negative space.

Paint with virtual liquid. Introducing "Splash Canvas" by @daviddotli—an interactive experience where sea creature brushes come to life with unique, chatty personalities with the help of @Gemini. Developed with and sponsored by Google Arts & Culture. goo.gle/splash-canvas

Today is #WagashiDay. Wagashi sweets are designed to reflect the seasons. Early Japan relied on fruit, but modern variations developed from traditions imported during the Nara and Heian periods. Explore the history with NHK Educational: goo.gle/4apvXvy 🍡🌸

Giving flowers in the 19th century involved a complex code for secret messages. A peach blossom signaled "I am your captive," while a cactus meant "I burn for you." Decode the historical language of flowers here👇 goo.gle/4dMKbrm

@stefpos Step into the intersection of art, science, and human perception. Create your own custom poster with "See in CMYK" on Google Arts & Culture: goo.gle/see-in-cmyk

@stefpos Ready to see the world in four colors? 1️⃣ Choose your canvas: Upload your photo. 2️⃣ Transform with AI: Watch Gemini map subjects to a library of 4,500 icons. 3️⃣ Play & Tweak: Adjust settings to generate your unique CMYK poster.

Ever wondered how your brain sees millions of colors from just 4 inks? Introducing “See in CMYK,” a new interactive digital artwork by artist @stefpos with the Exploratorium and Google Arts & Culture Lab