Imaging innovation stories

A stethoscope on top of a pile of folders full of paper.

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How can AI help? Reading the language of medicine

Canon Medical Research Europe is developing an algorithm that may help clinicians to faster diagnose suspected stroke patients.

05 Dec 2019

Dozens of different head and shoulders portraits of men and women

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Deepfakes Divided: separating good tech from bad intent

Deepfakes are here to stay, but it’s not all bad news – where there is powerful tech, it’s not hard to find people putting it to positive use.

02 Dec 2019

'SMALL BUSINESS' spelled out in tiles on a desk next to a keyboard and pen.

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Small businesses make a big difference

Leaflets, posters, newsletters and more. Print plays an important part in small communities, acting as the inclusive way to reach everyone.

28 Nov 2019

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The real price of counterfeit goods

If something appears too good to be true, then it probably is. We all want our budgets to go further but without risking our safety – or that of others.

25 Nov 2019

A knight’s chain-mailed torso and arm, with the handle of a sword and partial shield showing.

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Game of Unknowns? What history can teach us about cyber security

Words of wisdom from throughout history hold the key to principles that can help to keep your company safe from cyber-attacks.

21 Nov 2019

Reproductions of Carel Fabritius’ ‘The Goldfinch’

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A bird with two tales

The parallels between the fictional and real-life journey of Fabritius’ ‘The Goldfinch’ are extraordinary and Océ’s replicas are helping to tell both tales.

18 Nov 2019

The badge of Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot, Al Worden. © Clive Booth

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You can call me, Al

Clive Booth recently photographed his childhood hero, the Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden. Afterwards he wrote to Al, explaining how much it meant to him.

14 Nov 2019

A blue-haired cosplayer poses for the camera © Shevaun Chester of <a href="https://web.facebook.com/giantshevphotography/">GiantShev Photography</a>

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“Fun, competition and celebrity”: The world of cosplay

Cosplay is so much more than just dressing up for fun. It’s a worldwide phenomenon that teaches new skills and creates communities.

07 Nov 2019

A collage of images and cuttings from newspapers.

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Meda, Ambassador of Art

Canon Czech Republic and Museum Kampa marked the 100th birthday of socialite and philanthropist Meda Mládková with an exhibition of her life.

04 Nov 2019

A Canon DSLR mounted and ready to photograph a piece of artwork

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‘Scenes in and around Kyoto’

Ancient, fragile artworks, rich with history, but stored away for their own protection, find a new life and audience through Canon's Tsuzuri Project.

31 Oct 2019

A side view of a robot, with a man standing in the same position behind it.

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Factory Robotics: The future is in human hands

Universal Robots in Denmark has a vision for the robotic factory of the future that is very much to the benefit of humans.

28 Oct 2019

A row of books against a blue background

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The brain behind your bookshelves

Physical books are selling better than ever. But why do we buy and keep, when we can just download? The answer can be found inside our heads.

23 Oct 2019

Jérôme Gence shows a group of young monks how to use his DSLR camera to take ID photos for their passports.

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A childhood dream and a bag of cameras

Jérôme Gence travelled to the Himalayas as a rookie photographer and returned with more experience than he could have ever imagined.

21 Oct 2019

A black and white photo of a man in a helmet. He stands to the left of the image, with rain pouring down in front of and on him.

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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who needs the blackest black of all?

Where do you stand on black? Is it a colour? An absence of colour? Or something else entirely? And why does it matter? We ask the experts.

17 Oct 2019

A group of young women, reflected in glass (© Rossena Petcova)

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Matera: A city of beautiful change

56 photographers from 28 countries spent three months exploring the nature of Matera, Italy – the 2019 European City of Culture.

14 Oct 2019

A close up of a handshake between someone wearing a blue suit and a white shirt.

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Is blockchain the future for photography IP?

Making a living and protecting intellectual property is a huge challenge for photographers. Can blockchain help shift the odds in their favour?

10 Oct 2019

A woman, surrounded by men at a cremation in India, raises her head to the sky and cries

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Where is the soul?

Antonio Gibotta uses his photography to answer the greatest question of the human condition.

07 Oct 2019

Sam Tatam, giving his keynote speech at a Canon launch event, holding a microphone and standing behind a Canon branded lectern

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It’s not personalisation without personality

Personal with personality? How can brands communicate in a way that keeps customers feeling happy and special? Sam Tatam of Ogilvy shares some tips.

03 Oct 2019

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Bigger than Hollywood: The quiet ascent of New Nigerian Cinema

We look at the past, present and future of the world’s second biggest film industry – Nollywood.

30 Sep 2019

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Correspondence, of course.

To be truly effective, digital transformation should filter into every element of an organisation – even the humble mailroom.

16 Sep 2019

Sparks flying, as an industrial drill hits metal.

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Humans Required. Why machines are not the enemy.

Automation and AI are often used interchangeably, but they're quite different disciplines that work together to make arduous tasks a whole lot easier.

12 Sep 2019

A top down view of a table, with photographs spread all over it, and a pair of hands about to select one.

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What right do you have? A rookie’s guide to using images.

If you’ve shared a screenshot, downloaded pics for a presentation or used an image from Google for your blog, you could be breaking the law without realising.

05 Sep 2019

Image of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona USA taken by the CE-SAT-I satellite

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The Smaller Explorer

Today’s satellites are small enough to fit in your hand and carry seriously powerful imaging tech. We take a look at these 'small explorers' and how they are used to show us the world.

02 Sep 2019

A woman with back turned to the camera, has heavy scarring on her back and face.

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Behind the Scars

Sophie Mayanne’s project ‘Behind the Scars’ uses the stories of skin to touch upon compelling tales of humanity.

29 Aug 2019

A couple take a selfie in front of a piece of modern art

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Is it ok to turn our backs on art?

Are selfies encouraging people to engage with art, or creating distance and lack of understanding between the viewer and the artwork?

26 Aug 2019

A child holds a Canon camera, obscuring his/her face

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Trying adulthood for size

Inspiring future leaders starts today. Canon on the Road visits KidZania Dubai, giving youngsters the chance to try out grown-up jobs and learn new things – all in the name of fun!

22 Aug 2019

A ladder and projectors pointing to a screen, where a woman in a headset is broadcast.

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Bern in Space

The University of Bern leads the world in space research and celebrated the anniversary of the moon landings with a very special journey into space.

15 Aug 2019

Four young men, one holding a camera, look carefully at the shot they are about to take.

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Streets of Lagos

Afrobeat has gone global and major labels are clamouring for new Nigerian talent. Eager for worldwide fame, young artists are taking the creative process into their own hands.

12 Aug 2019

A man and woman, dressed in office attire and standing with their backs to the camera, looking out of a window at other office buildings.

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Cybersecurity: the $120 billion questions every enterprise should ask

Five key questions every enterprise should ask themselves when assessing the cyber hygiene of their organisation.

05 Aug 2019

Semiconductor chips, fashioned into a colourful design

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All of the things, all of the time

Semiconductor chips: we're surrounded by them every day, but what actually are they? How are they created and do they have a future?

01 Aug 2019

The ‘Thirty Metre Telescope’, located at Mauna Kea, Hawaii, against the backdrop of a clear and starry night.

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Advancing Humankind

Imaging technology has the power to deliver a better future, so we invest over 7% of our global sales in R&D and file thousands of patents every year.

29 Jul 2019

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It’s not easy to be forgotten

Data. Do you think that just because it’s about you, then you own it? You’d be wrong. It’s far harder to ‘be forgotten’ than you might think.

25 Jul 2019

A tree, surrounded by horses in a deserted landscape, against a bright sunset.

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My name is Joe James, I’m autistic and proud

Joe always felt like he didn't fit in and didn't know why. Then he diagnosed as autistic at the age of 32. Four years on, he discovered photography...

22 Jul 2019

A female doctor pushes a button on Canon Aquilion ONE GENESIS CT Scanner

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Deep learning in diagnosis: faster, clearer, safer

In the pursuit of limiting radiation exposure in CT scanning, Doctors at ASZ Aalst hospital in Belgium have purchased a Canon Aquilion ONE GENESIS.

18 Jul 2019

Representation of data – a blue, brightly lit and futuristic server room

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Shaping the Future

Technology is changing everything – our homes, our cities and the way we work. To us, it’s just business as usual. Only better.

15 Jul 2019

A portrait of a woman from the side. She stretches the skin on her left eye with her fingers.

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Digital detox: how photographers find balance in a fast-moving world

Film photographers walk among us, but is it just fashion? Or are they eschewing digital as a way to find mindfulness and meaning in their subjects?

11 Jul 2019

A golden langur on top of a tree in Bhutan with her newborn baby

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Before they go

Canon Ambassador Christian Ziegler talks of passion for photographing endangered species and why we need to leave some areas of the planet untouched.

08 Jul 2019

A woman with her back to the camera, standing on the floor of a glass office building

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Photography and friendships with a chance of rain

Photographers from all walks of life are finding each other through Instagram and using ‘Instameets’ as a source of learning, fun and friendship.

04 Jul 2019

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Preserving the Past

Today we have more means to document and preserve the world around us than ever before and it is our gift to future generations.

01 Jul 2019

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“Two great guys with enormous hearts”

Weddings are always emotional, but when wedding photographer, Daniele Vertelli joined Guiseppe and Gian Maria on their big day, he knew he was witnessing something really special.

28 Jun 2019

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Capturing the Present

Today’s world is smaller and bigger all at the same time and Canon gives you so many ways to feel it, share it and be part of it.

20 Jun 2019

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Welcome to The Printerverse

Self-proclaimed ‘Intergalactic Ambassador to the Printerverse’, Deborah Corn is on a mission to inspire and educate on the positive power of print.

17 Jun 2019

A young woman sits in a coffee shop, head resting on her hand, looking into the distance. She wears a colourful sweater.

ARTICLE

Vlogging? It’s a way of life.

Passion, profile-raising or community building? No matter the reasons, vlogging is a way of life for millions of would-be influencers.

13 Jun 2019

Attendees of the United Nations Global Festival of Action listen to event speakers

SDGs: Guiding humankind to a better tomorrow

17-year-old High School Student, Jana Carolien Scholtenfrom Germany shares her view on the blueprint for a better future – The United Nations SDGs

06 Jun 2019

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Who is Canon?

Our products and expertise reach places you may never have realised and touch millions of lives every day. Find out more about the Canon of today – and tomorrow.

03 Jun 2019

A hand reaching onto a red ladder, which points at a bright blue sky

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Ethical + Sustainable = Successful

Living ethically doesn’t have to stop when you get to work. Today’s successful businesses see sustainability as a key to success.

30 May 2019

The cast of Verdi’s Aida on stage at the Teatro Carlo Felice

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Freeing Aida

Verdi's Aida gets an altogether modern realisation using state of the art projectors to bring the Old Kingdom of Egypt to Genoa's principle opera house, the Teatro Carlo Felice.

27 May 2019

Japan's Karne Hesketh celebrates with team mates at the corner of a rugby pitch with cheering crowd in the background

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Rugby history at the flip of a coin

A simple toss of a coin meant Canon Ambassador Eddie Keogh was in the right place at the right time when Japan beat South Africa at RWC 2015.

23 May 2019

City street with a colourful speed/motion effect applied

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Data: It’s not the size, it’s what you do with it that counts.

Data by itself is just data. Without a clear plan of how to use it, you could miss out on its huge potential for transformative change.

20 May 2019

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What it means to survive

‘Voice of Freedom’ is a photography exhibition which brings the voices of formerly enslaved women from Nigeria to the public for the first time.

17 May 2019

Gavin Turk’s bronze egg sculpture entitled ‘Oeuvre (Verdigris)’

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What is an egg?

Controversial artist, Gavin Turk brings his ‘Oeuvre’ to Photo London and asks the world’s photographers “what is an egg?”

16 May 2019

Audun Rikardsen’s father, captured above water, also showing the fish under water, using a split photography technique.

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Connecting two worlds

Canon Ambassador Audun Rikardsen shares one of his most personal photographs of his disabled father capturing a salmon in the river Alta in Norway.

13 May 2019

Shot of a forest in Summer from below, with yellow-green leaves and bright blue sky

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What kind of storyteller are you?

Telling stories is as old as time, but no two storytellers are the same. What kind are you?

09 May 2019

Black letters on a pink background saying “you here”

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People, Process or Tech? The key to finding your digital mojo

Digital transformation is nothing new, but it’s still a talking point because so few have it nailed. So, what are some of the building blocks of success?

06 May 2019

A boy points at a lightbulb, as a small girl watches closely

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Imaging for Good: Modern-day storytellers

Storytelling is in Stephan Gloudemans blood. He shares how his son teaches his little sister about solar energy, carrying on a family tradition.

02 May 2019

A crowd of people, photographed in black and white

GDPR: A heart-warming tale of good data

GDPR isn't the ugly ogre that everyone feared. In fact, it can result in a virtuous circle of trust that ends in a happy ever after for everyone.

29 Apr 2019

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The more we share, the more we have

No space, short on cash or just commitment-phobic? Then the sharing economy is perfect for you. Discover our favourite ways to rent, share and do good.

25 Apr 2019

Close upon the face of Rembrandt’s Portrait of an Elderly Man (Copyright: Mauritshuis collection, The Hague)

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Recreating Rembrandt

To commemorate 350 years since the death of Rembrandt, we discover more on the project to create a touchable replica of a masterpiece.

22 Apr 2019

A rhino in the wild at Kruger National Park, South Africa (Copyright: Venessa Mathebula, age 15)

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Taking a shot for Kruger’s future

Rhino poaching is rife at Kruger National Park, but Wild Shots Outreach is fighting for change by teaching local youngsters to tell stories with cameras.

18 Apr 2019

Woman’s hands, holding a mug with ‘like a boss’ written on it in handwriting script

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Image Power for Professionals

LinkedIn is the go-to place for our professional contacts to learn more about us, so how do we make the most of the images we choose to represent us?

11 Apr 2019

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Artificial Intelligence: Oncology’s new secret weapon

Canon Medical Research are developing an AI prototype for the early diagnosis of asbestos cancer that could transform how AI is used in medicine.

08 Apr 2019

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CX: The quiet art of getting it right

It’s news to no one that today the consumer expects more, but how do businesses stay one step ahead?

01 Apr 2019

Two people sat on a bed with a redheaded woman lying between them

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Being Wanda: Life, love and identity

Wanda Martin talks about her personal journey, exploring identity, gender, and sub-cultures and how this influences her photography.

28 Mar 2019

An outstretched arm and hand, dangling a set of keys from the thumb.

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RFID's Guilty Secret

There’s no doubt that the ‘magic white card’ is incredibly useful, but while one little white card may look much the same as another, it’s what’s inside that counts.

25 Mar 2019

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Listen to the Water

Young filmmaker Nicolai Deutsch talks about his passion for the ocean and underwater cinematography.

18 Mar 2019

A wooden desk, with a stack of piled books beside a laptop.

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Is the office of the future really an office?

Over the decades, offices have changed beyond all recognition, but with the rise of the remote worker, will we even need offices in the future?

14 Mar 2019

A gallery with mirrored walls and ceilings immerses visitors in projected images of Magritte’s paintings.

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Inside Magritte: Ceci n'est pas une exposition

If the paintings of René Magritte defy explanation, then perhaps it's only natural to look at them in new ways.

11 Mar 2019

A young woman stands alone on a deserted metro platform.

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“It’s up to us…”

To show what is needed to make their city safer, teenagers took to Brussels with cameras to tell their stories.

07 Mar 2019

Designed text on a page by Lars Harmsen, from the Horst-Friedrichs 2019 calendar

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A World of Beautiful Words

We take the printed word for granted, but it has history, depth and subtlety that has been with us through the ages.

04 Mar 2019

A woman’s hands, painting with watercolours

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The Hustle

The ‘side hustle' – one or two mini businesses that supplement a main source of income and give the sort of flexibility that full-time work can't.

28 Feb 2019

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Virtual, but verifiable

Besides being fun and futuristic, what can Virtual and Augmented Reality really do? We take a look at three ways VR and AR are benefiting business.

25 Feb 2019

Two young women standing with their backs to the camera

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Global, fearless and future-making. For Generation Z, this is just life.

While many are still marvelling at the potential of worldwide connectivity, Gen Z do things their own way and don't know what the fuss is all about.

21 Feb 2019

A close-up on a woman’s face – left eye and side of nose

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Can changing nothing change everything?

CVS pharmacy in the US has pledged not to use any edited images by 2020, but what do people who make their living in the beauty industry think?

18 Feb 2019

Side head and shoulders view of an Ethiopian monk in robes.

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Reclaiming the Narrative

Sarah Waiswa’s work challenges perceptions of Africa, it also helps her to unlearn and relearn parts of her history and the continents history.

14 Feb 2019

Laptop from above, on white bedsheets, with a woman’s hands and bare foot in shot

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5 simple teamwork tips for everyone, everywhere

Business Psychologist and Executive Coach, Joy Palfery gives her top 5 tips for successful and productive teamworking – whoever and wherever you are.

11 Feb 2019

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Digital detoxing, ad-blocking, lack of trust or just plain overexposure, businesses are finding that engaging with customers online is getting harder. Can bringing print to the marketing party cut through the deluge of data?

07 Feb 2019

A long dining table, bathed in green light with the Dinner in Motion logos projected onto it.

A Moveable Feast

Fine dining should be an adventure! Dinner in Motion takes you on an immersive gastronomic journey – without even leaving the room!

04 Feb 2019

The Milky Way arcing over Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA

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LO AND BEHOLD!

Astrophotography is a space where art and science collide, but when did we first start taking pictures of the galaxies and how do you get started?

31 Jan 2019

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Little Printed Passions

Small, short run and DIY, there are 'zines and fanzines on every topic. It’s the "global movement that never went away" when the Internet arrived.

24 Jan 2019

Male models walk down the runway in lines

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The School of Fierce Walks

Humphrey Ominisan took part in Canon's Visual Makers Fellowship at Lagos Fashion Week. He shares his favourite shot and talks about the experience.

21 Jan 2019

Grey conveyor between glass frames at night

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The Tech ABC of 2019

The Tech ABC of 2019: our industry experts predict the technology trends set to shake up the new year.

17 Jan 2019

Volcano Fuego spits ash and red-hot lava into the sky.

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“More than just a mountain that makes the earth tremble.”

Just before a major eruption, Canon Ambassador Joel Santos travelled to Guatemala to photograph volcano 'Fuego'... and made a new friend.

10 Jan 2019

A couple overlooking the city. (© Julia and Gil)

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Together is more than just a word

We examine Canon’s corporate philosophy of ‘Kyosei’ and how it can be a positive way of living for us all.

07 Jan 2019

A building, photographed from the outside at night, showing dozens of lit offices.

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Dealing with a digital drought from the ground up

By 2020, 9/10 jobs will require digital skills, but there’s a lack of new digital talent. What steps can businesses take to address the skills gap?

03 Jan 2019

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Snap, click, ship and wear

Fast fashion is more than just speedy shipping. Styleshoots brings high tech to fashion – so you can see it, want it and get it in a flash.

20 Dec 2018

People sat, looking at their smartphones

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5G to 2020: more than phones, less than drones

5G is coming, but what will this mean for your day to day working lives? What will the office of the future look like?

17 Dec 2018

A selection of plates, beautifully arranged. Vegetables, meats and assorted bread.

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Chefstagram: the new word of mouth

Delicious is no longer enough. Today’s restaurants have to make their food and dining experiences sexy and shareable for the Instagram generation.

06 Dec 2018

Multiple skyscrapers photographed from the ground.

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Consider the ‘why’ before AI

Cutting through the AI hype with words of advice for businesses who want to become ‘AI first’.

04 Dec 2018

a bird's-eye view of group of people working on their laptops

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When you know, you know

Canon Female Photojournalist of the Year 2018, Laura Morton talks about growing up, her inspirations and the San Francisco tech scene.

29 Nov 2018

A recreated 18th century wallpaper with patterns of Lily of the Valley is used in a modern bedroom interior.

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No white walls – tradition, colour and interiors

Maria & Jorunn found the perfect wallpaper at Gimle Gård in Norway. But when they couldn’t find it to buy, they took matters into their own hands.

27 Nov 2018

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Writing Relationships

The symbiotic relationship between publisher, author and reader has never been stronger than in the age of online communities.

22 Nov 2018

Photograph of an exhibit at the AV Stumpfl Museum, showing a typical ghostly scene that would have been projected by a Laterna Magica.

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Laterna Magica – the simple device that changed the way we view the world.

Canon partner AV Stumpfl have a museum of projector technology. We take a look at one of the oldest artfects, the Laterna Magica, how it was used and its legacy.

05 Nov 2018

Image of Wim Tellier's 'respect' installation

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An impression of infinity

Artist Wim Tellier turns photography into huge installations of 'landscape art'. The latest is a 1km long print installation entitled 'Share'.

12 Oct 2018

Image of young girl and her father looking at the rubble of the school.

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In times of conflict

A school in Iraq was destroyed during the Battle of Ramadi. After its rebuild, the students were taught how to tell their story through photography.

09 Oct 2018

Visually impaired man using QR code at crossing

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The vital journey to a tactile world

Through new tactile print technology, braille is being used to help the blind and visually impaired navigate through towns and cities.

02 Oct 2018

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Passing on your digital shoebox

Your digital life holds cherished memories. How do we make sure our online images are respected and passed on to the people we love when we die?

24 Sep 2018

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Can print be in your blood?

Professors from the Max Planck Center for complex fluid dynamics share parallels between hemodynamics (the study of blood flow) and print

14 Sep 2018

Image of robot in action in retail store

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CoBots and Snapshots

Fellow Robots, a Silicon Valley robotics company specialises in retail inventory tracking cobots shop assistants. Is this the future of retail?

04 Sep 2018