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Umbrella Society: AI portraits of people who never leave home without a parasol

June 12, 2025

In the world of the Umbrella Society, weather is never mere background—it's a performance, and all umbrellas are protagonists. Imagine a whole city where the parasol is no longer an accessory, but part of the self. Some umbrellas predict moods, others chatter gossip to their users, and a few are likely the highest class, can control the very air around themselves. These aren't your regular rain shields. They fold like fans, flare like wings, or softly hum when wind is present.

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