🎨 Art

• 🌊Ancient Egyptian Watersports Revealed in Tomb Paintings

  Plaster fragments from an 18th Dynasty tomb chapel near Thebes unveil scenes of recreational activities from over 3,300 years ago.

• 🧠SelfBound - The Making of Human Consciousness

  How making makes us who we are

• 🏺Consciousness and creativity in the Neolithic at Çatalhöyük, Turkey

  Searching one of the world’s oldest settlements for clues about the development of human cognition

• 🎨Portfolio | CPS

  A showcase of my minimalist design for a prestigious group of art dealers, highlighting simplicity and elegance in online presentation.

• 🏙️City Silhouettes by Jasper James

  Beijing-based photographer Jasper James captures the striking juxtaposition of humans and urban landscapes in his reflections series.

• 🏞️fictional landscape, by Kyle Kirkpatrick

  Pondering the allure of book-carving that resembles a miniature landscape model.

• 🚲Forever Bicycles, by Ai Weiwei

  An exploration of Ai Weiwei's powerful exhibition "Absent," highlighting his impactful work featuring 1200 bicycles.

• 🤖Der Bibelschreiber (The Bible writer)

  Exploring the intersection of faith and technology, robotlab's work reflects on the roles of writing and progress in human experience.

• 📜Colonial dress, detail

  Exploring the intersection of art, imperial history, and creativity through Susan Stockwell's unique paper dresses.

• 🦈Leaves and teeth

  This beautiful tiny basket, adorned with shark's teeth, symbolizes Nauru's rich cultural heritage amidst its modern challenges.

• 🌸Drawing and the telephone

  Quoting David Hockney.

• 🎨Guarding Matisse, photo by Andy Freeberg

  An exploration of the unique experiences of women who oversee Russian art museums, specifically highlighting the patience required to engage with art on a deep level.

• 🔥Re-kindling, by Shawn Smith

  Artistic exploration through the lens of low-resolution imagery is at the heart of Shawn Smith's work, as seen in his piece "Re-kindling."

• 🌿MorningStar (detail), by Alison Stigora

  I love Alison Stigora's nearly-monochrome drawings and sculptural installations that capture the beauty of natural destruction and transformation.

• 🌿Due finocchi, by Trevor Haddrell

  I admire this stunning wood engraving of fennel that evokes the image of a Spanish galleon at full sail.

• 🎨The polychromatic Middle Ages

  Exploring the splendid visual motifs of the Middle Ages through the vibrant aesthetic of Auguste Racinet's _L'Ornament Polychrome_, showcasing art from ancient to 18th-century Europe.

• 🖼️Every Painting in the MoMA on 10 April 2010

  In a reflective commentary on art and nostalgia, the author explores the duality of modernity and timelessness showcased in MoMA's renowned collection.

• 📷Street photography by Matt Stuart

  Matt Stewart's street photography captures witty moments and surprising juxtapositions that always leave a smile.

• 💃Dancers Among Us, by Jordan Matter

  A vibrant NYC dance photography project capturing the artistry of members from the Paul Taylor and Martha Graham Dance Companies.

• 🗺️Map work by Shannon Rankin

  Exploring the captivating art of Shannon Rankin, who transforms cut-up maps into thought-provoking collages that challenge our perceptions of geography and connection.

• 🎨Street Musicians by William H. Johnson

  William H. Johnson's vibrant art captures the essence of street musicians, blending folk influences with expressionist techniques.

• 🎨Even better than the real thing

  An exploration of how modern techniques of reproduction, as seen in Cameron Moll's Colosseo project, transform the concept of authenticity in art.

• 🎹Piano transformers

  Who wouldn't want to dine or sleep inside an elegantly designed piano?

• 🪓Axe Cop!

  A unique collaboration between a child’s imagination and an adult's artistry brings to life the adventures of Axe Cop.

• 🎭Portfolio | StageGrade Logo

  I had the pleasure of designing the logo for the relaunch of StageGrade, an innovative publishing startup focused on theater reviews. The graphic element creatively incorporates StageGrade's unique bar graph representations of critical reviews, while the scalloped corners subtly nod to vintage theater tickets.

• 💾Lander, by Nick Gentry

  Check out this striking piece by UK artist Nick Gentry, showcasing mixed media using floppy disks.

• 🌍Lego Globe

  I wonder if they used red and orange legos for the globe's core?

• 🏺Anasazi storage jar

  A beautiful artifact of the ancient Anasazi Pueblo civilization, showcasing vibrant craftsmanship in ceramic storage vessels.

• 📷Type the Sky, by Lisa Rienermann

  This stunning photographic alphabet showcases the beauty of building courtyards through Lisa Rienermann's lens.

• 🐋Shapeshifter, by Brian Jungen

  Modern artifacts reimagined in traditional forms by artist Brian Jungen.

• 🌍Sites

  Exploring the intersection of culture, art, and commentary across various mediums.

• 🛼Skateland, by Christian Patterson

  I love the cheery desolation in this photo, capturing a sense of whimsy and nostalgia.

• 🇺🇸Mix CD | District of Columbulous!

  A visual representation inspired by the iconic design of the Bush and early Obama-era Oval Office, this cover is part of the "50 States!" series.

• ✝️St. Bartholomew’s Church, redesigned by Maxim Velcovsky

  Two Czech designers transformed St. Bartholomew's Church, revealing its historical layers while blending iconic design with religious elements.

• 🖌️Highland Light, North Truro, Massachusetts, by Edward Hopper

  This painting captures my admiration for Edward Hopper’s portrayal of desolation and his quick outdoor sketching style.

• 🎨Unimportant enough to be criticized

  A reflection on Dave Hickey's "Frivolity and Unction," exploring the idea that the perceived importance of art can hinder genuine appreciation and critique.

• 🚗Vector portraits, by Andrew Bush

  Andrew Bush's freeway photographs capture the intriguing intersection of private moments and public spaces in our highway culture.

• 🎨Austin, Texas, by Christa Palazzolo

  A captivating exploration of Christa Palazzolo's portrait work, particularly its intimate and revealing nature against the backdrop of irony in her other pieces.

• 🌳Wakirlpirri Jukurrpa (Dogwood Tree Dreaming), by Liddy Napanangka Walker

  In exploring Warlpiri culture, I discovered this stunning painting by Liddy Napanangka Walker that captures the essence of the ‘wakirlpirri’ tree.

• 🖼️Gold Rush, by Francesca Gabbiani

  Francesca Gabbiani's work captivates with its rococo naturalism and reflective voids, echoing themes found in circular panoramic photography.

• ✍️Beach calligraphy by Andrew van der Merwe

  South African calligrapher Andrew van der Merwe showcases his unique sand carving technique on a Belgian beach.

• 📸light-test.com

  Photography assistants take center stage.

• 🦚Like a cheer for an invisible parade

  Quoting Flannery O'Connor.

• 🧶Information, patterns, and wool

  The role of knitting in WWII propaganda and morale-building.

• 🎨So many different kinds of lines

  This exhibition beautifully showcases the informal yet profound artistic expressions of the Middle Ages.

• 🎨Imaginary Happiness, by Ryan McGinness

  Check out the vibrant, slightly edgy collages of Manhattan artist Ryan McGinness, including free desktop wallpapers for your enjoyment.

• 🍦Soft Serve, by Kevin Cyr

  It's a hot afternoon in Portland, and I could really go for one of these right now.

• 🎨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.

• 🎨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.

• 🎨Untitled, by Joseph Cornell

  A reflection on the art of Joseph Cornell through the lens of Octavio Paz's poetry.