Ann Binlot

Ann Binlot is a New York-based writer who has covered a gamut of subjects, including foreign affairs, politics, fashion and art. Her work has appeared in publications such as TIME, Marie Claire, Newsweek, Economist, Interview, ARTnews and CBSNews.com. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California at Berkeley and an M.S. in Journalism from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

Fizzing

How the Coke Bottle Got Into Shape

Sleek, ridged and much imitated in the drink’s beginning, the Coke bottle became a patented classic in 1915. What makes it so distinctive, and loved?

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Gin Journey

Finding the Future of Gin in the Jungle

The spirits industry is all about adventurous tastes these days, but the Hendrick’s master distiller took it even further by trekking through the Amazon jungle to find a new ingredient.

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Portraits

The Faces of New York’s Streets

Andres Serrano isn’t an activist, but the New York-born artist wants you to see the city's growing homeless population through his eyes.

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'Like'

Facebook's Artists Decorate the Office

Instead of going the typical route of hiring in-house art advisors, Facebook has established an artist-in-residence program. See some of the custom pieces decorating the office here.

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