What Comes Next_
Thoughts on AI, predictive text, technological metaphors, and the string of thought.
🎭The blurry border between having a dream and losing one’s mind
Exploring the intertwining of dream and madness in Herzog's "Fitzcarraldo."
🧶Information, patterns, and wool
The role of knitting in WWII propaganda and morale-building.
🦋Shelter and daring
Quoting Eudora Welty
🎨So many different kinds of lines
This exhibition beautifully showcases the informal yet profound artistic expressions of the Middle Ages.
🛋️Project Gatsby
I've just written another essay for Comment Magazine, exploring a love letter to my college couch, accompanied by a short film that captures its essence.
🎨Imaginary Happiness, by Ryan McGinness
Check out the vibrant, slightly edgy collages of Manhattan artist Ryan McGinness, including free desktop wallpapers for your enjoyment.
🧩Portfolio | Word Search
I enjoyed the creative challenge of designing a card centered around a letter grid, complete with a playable word search on the back.
🌌Creative distance
Exploring how psychological distance can enhance creativity reveals insights about our imaginative processes.
🍦Soft Serve, by Kevin Cyr
It's a hot afternoon in Portland, and I could really go for one of these right now.
🎭Parking is such sweet sorrow
A thought-provoking examination of how infrastructure shapes cultural expectations, particularly in the case of Disney Hall and its parking garage's financial burdens.
🗣️The subtle clicks of N|uu
Endangered click languages and cutting-edge imaging technology.
🏙️Old cities, still kicking
A critique of the overview of Varanasi's tourist influx, along with a reference to a more reliable list of ancient cities.
🎡Crazymouse, Minnesota State Fair, by David Bowman
A stunning long-exposure photo captures the essence of the Minnesota State Fair in a unique light.
🎙️Flannery’s voice
Flannery O'Connor's Southern dialect contrasts with Northern literary circles, revealing insights about language and identity in American literature.
🎨An Astronaut’s Journey, by Alan Bean
Reflecting on the intersection of art and space exploration, I discovered the vibrant works of Alan Bean, a moonwalker turned painter.
🌜Le voyage dans la Lune, by George Méliès
Celebrating the 107th anniversary of Georges Méliès' iconic film, Le voyage dans la Lune, and its intriguing connections to the 1969 moon landing.
🌍Beautiful litany
Quoting Wislawa Szymborska.
🌍A tool which will unleash the fullest in someone else
In a thought-provoking exploration, Kevin Kelly argues for the moral obligation to embrace technology for the sake of expanding possibilities for ourselves and others.
🎶Music, walking, and the power of presence
Exploring the profound connection between movement, music, and empathy in Parkinson's disease.
🌿Child-proof
Reflecting on the evolving landscape of childhood freedoms in America, Michael Chabon explores the impact of modern fears on the imagination of our children.
🌍日々の音色 (Hibi no neiro), video by SOUR and friends
Celebrate Friday with a unique blend of crowdsourced creativity and J-pop by SOUR, featuring fans from around the world.
📜Fourth century Bible goes digital
A celebration of the cultural preservation efforts at the monastery on Mt. Sinai, highlighting the digitization of the Codex Sinaiticus, the oldest existing copy of the Bible.
🎨Man on Flying Machine, by Yinka Shonibare
Yinka Shonibare's captivating sculptures challenge notions of race and class through the lens of historical European fashion and contemporary African identity.
🌱The power of weakness
From Xavier Le Pichon, a reflection on the strength found in fragility and human connection.
🗺️U.S. states as nations of equal population, map by James Richards
Perfect for a July 4 reflection from Culture-Making.com's curators.
🍷Great wine, but what’s it taste like?
A thought-provoking perspective on the complex nature of sensory experiences by Robin Goldstein.
🎨Untitled, by Joseph Cornell
A reflection on the art of Joseph Cornell through the lens of Octavio Paz's poetry.
🏢Making the stairs more inviting
Exploring how building design and small nudges can encourage more people to take the stairs rather than the elevator.
🍳Light breakfast, by David Sykes
One of my favorite questions in the world is "What did you have for breakfast this morning?"
🩺Face time
An exploration of how adding a personal touch to patient diagnostics can enhance the connection and meticulousness in medical practice.
📦Shaolin monks rehearsing, photo by Wong Maye-E
Inside wooden boxes, Shaolin monks rehearse a unique dance, showcasing their art at the Singapore Arts Festival.
🌊One works and works for something, which then happens of its own accord
Reflecting on the nature of political transformation and the interplay of effort and grace, Weschler captures the essence of spontaneous uprising in his writings.
📝Into the scrum
From Ethan Zuckerman, a reflection on the power of grassroots blogging and community storytelling.
📸Sámi, The People, by Erika Larsen
Erika Larsen's stunning photographs beautifully illustrate the vibrant culture and relationship of the Sámi people with the Arctic landscape.
🎧File sharing
Where music meets community in a cozy setting.
👗Fashion fasts and feasts
Exploring the concept of sustainable fashion through creativity and an enduring uniform, Sheena Matheiken's Uniform Project champions both style and social impact.
🎨Making makes you care
Quoting Louis Menand.
📚A reading language
Kerala's near-100% literacy has fostered a rich culture of literature and reading, creating a vibrant community of writers and readers.
🏡Verda with Her Yard Art, by Dave Jordano
I love how the porch's shadow elegantly mirrors the stairs below it.
🚫Too much information
An exploration of how highlighting negative behaviors can inadvertently reinforce them.
🏥Neither shall there be any more pain
One of my favorite lunchtime outings in Boston was a walk to the corner of the Public Garden, where the Ether Monument stands, commemorating a pivotal moment in the history of medicine.
🕺Powers of three
An analysis of how a simple dance becomes a lively celebration through group dynamics.
🎬Looks like work
An exploration of the creative challenges filmmakers face in portraying everyday digital interactions dramatically.
🎨The way the present looks like the past
Quoting Jonathan Lopez.
🧸West African teddies, by Glenna Gordon
The sentimental value of second-hand stuffed animals in Monrovia, Liberia.
🌾A tale of two counties
A conversation between two friends exploring the complexities of local culture and its impact on community health in small-town Kansas.
🎉Can’t say no to that!
Improv Everywhere orchestrated a delightful surprise wedding reception for a couple tying the knot at City Hall in New York City.
🎶Mix CD | Hope Is Just Another Word for Love
A mix CD of uplifting songs designed to inspire and support walkers participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
🖼️David Hockney’s mother
Reflecting on the depth captured in art, David Hockney explores time and observation through his photocollages.
🧠A Gestures and postures triple-header
Exploring psychological interventions that boost academic performance and creativity through simple yet profound actions.