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Curated Links We Love: August 20, 2016 Edition

Curated Links We Love: August 20, 2016 Edition

What we're clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.

Marfa's Trans-Pecos Festival of Music + Love is happening September 22-25 at El Cosmico. Musical acts include Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Kacey Musgraves, and Neko Case. Sign me up. – Berit, editor

I'm having tons of fun with the Olympics digital coverage. Like the scientific analysis of Simone Biles' signature move, this aerial tour of Rio's Olympic venues, and a breakdown of the 1,000 gold medals Team USA has brought home. – Becky, assistant editor

Ready your camera (and your patience): The Instagram-famous Infinity Mirror Room by Japanese pop-artist Yayoi Kusama is bringing six-hour entry lines to a city near you (D.C., Seattle, LA, Ontario, Cleveland) between now and 2018. – Daniel, editorial assistant

Sueprstar Italian chef Massimo Bottura continues to fight against food waste through global initiatives. This time he was with RefettoRio Gastromotiva in Rio, feeding the less fortunate meals made from leftovers. Brazilian artist Vik Muniz created a chocolate mural, one of the many artists and chefs who lent their skills to the gourmet soup kitchen project. – Pavia, CEO

Earlier this year, we asked the Fathom community to support one of our contributors in her efforts to raise money for The Small Things. The Tanzanian-based organization is 70 percent of the way to their goal of raising funds for a beautiful new community center. Every little bit counts: Read more about the project and donate. – Berit

Starting this month, Uber will be randomly selecting users who summon their service in Pittsburgh to try out their fleet of self-driving cars. The future, folks, is officially here. – Daniel

These colorful floors by Peter Zimmermann are delightful! They are part of the artist's first extensive solo show in his hometown of Freiburg, Germany. – Becky

THIS WEEK ON FATHOM: Hello Europe, My Old Friend

 Curated Links We Love: August 20, 2016 Edition

Panoramic views of Mykonos. Photo by Christopher André Marks.

Mallorca: A breezy, beachy, Balearic Island getaway.

Greece: A film director spotlights the best of Mykonos.

Shop: 10 essentials for setting a beautiful Italian table.

Norway: You're missing out if you only visit Oslo for the fjords.

Watch: These moments from Rio 2016 translate into great travel tips.


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