🎨 Art

• 🐘Babar, Arthur and Celeste

  A glimpse into Babar's adventures from Jean de Brunhoff's sketches, highlighting the moment he takes Arthur and Celeste shopping.

• 🎱Tibetans Play Pool

  Exploring the cultural significance of tables in social gatherings and leisure activities, as illustrated by Tibetans playing pool.

• 🏙️Dream City, by Paul Klee

  Reflecting on Klee's vision of a timeless cityscape.

• 🧬Human red cone pigment gene quilt, by Beverly St. Clair

  A unique blend of art and science, this quilt explores the intricacies of the human red cone pigment gene through creative textile design.

• 🐋Wooden whales

  Reflecting on the delicate balance of nature and technology through the lens of whales and human fascination.

• 🍃Fig Leaf Wardrobe, by Tord Boontje

  A clever commentary on human creativity and the irony of covering nature's own beauty.

• 🎨“Portrait of Andries Stilte II”, by Kehinde Wiley

  An exploration of Kehinde Wiley's work, merging historical European art with contemporary African-American identity.

• 📚“Biology

  I find it fascinating to think about the hidden images and stories within the books on my shelves, much like Brian Dettmer's artwork.

• 🟡The El, by Daniel Hauben

  A beautiful celebration of the Bronx through vibrant glass panels at Freeman Street Station.

• 🎨The Lacemaker (detail), by Johannes Vermeer

  Lawrence Weschler beautifully reflects on Vermeer's "The Lacemaker," illuminating its focus on concentration and craft.

• 🌍The claims we make on nature and beauty

  An insightful critique by Rebecca Solnit on the intersection of beauty, nature, and politics in sports, particularly during the Olympics.

• 🎨Untitled, by Pasquale Ottaiano

  A reflection on the intriguing interplay between art and the viewer, as captured in a moment of deep contemplation.

• 🎭Art is not defiled by our efforts

  A profound reflection by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.

• 🎨L.E.S. Artistes, by Santogold

  Exploring the dual interpretations of a song about artistic sacrifice and frustration with superficiality.

• 🎨The next Last Supper

  A thought-provoking interpretation of Leonardo's Last Supper explores its themes through modern technology and artistic expression.

• 🎶Mix CD | Here Is a Good One

  A captivating mix of hip-hop, indie pop, and eclectic sound clips, inspired by an old advertising card for a roll-top oak desk.