✨ Beauty

• 🎨Portfolio | CPS

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

• 🕯️Good art in dark times

  A thought-provoking exploration of the role of fiction in reflecting and transcending the darkness of our times.

• 🎨Religious art for nonbelievers

  In exploring the significance of religious imagery in art for nonbelievers, Aaron Rosen examines how these symbols reveal deeper truths about existence.

• 🌿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.

• 🌈A cross-cultural color wheel

  This infographic explores the diverse meanings of colors across various cultures, revealing intriguing associations and unique cultural perspectives.

• 🎥To take a work of art & to lavish time on it

  A reflection on the art of slow viewing and reading in our media-saturated world.

• 🎬Two clichés make us laugh. A hundred clichés move us

  Eco explores how _Casablanca_ transcends clichés to unveil narrative power and emotional depth.

• 🌱Behold, the Planimal!

  I'm not sure why, but this news has been the source of untold instant-messaging-expressed joy among certain of my friends this week.

• 🌈Ecstatically between the pillows and the books

  In this excerpt from David Foster Wallace's _The Pale King_, the author explores the intertwining of childhood ecstasy and maternal love through evocative imagery and a sense of magic in the everyday.

• 🌦️Low Rising, by The Swell Season

  Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová explore the blend of joy and sorrow in their new album as The Swell Season, highlighted by the whimsical video for "Low Rising."

• 🧽Patience and fortitude

  Reflecting on Brother Lawrence's mindfulness in everyday tasks, like dishwashing, and the beauty of simplicity in our routine.

• 🛼Skateland, by Christian Patterson

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

• ✝️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.

• 🦠HIV, by Luke Jerram

  Luke Jerram's striking glass sculptures of viruses echo the beauty and menace of microscopic life forms, evoking powerful emotions in viewers.

• 🦚Like a cheer for an invisible parade

  Quoting Flannery O'Connor.

• 📸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.

• 🎨Making makes you care

  Quoting Louis Menand.

• 🛒If I Made a Commercial for Trader Joe’s, by Carl Willat

  A whimsical tribute to a beloved supermarket, blending nostalgia and humor through music and creativity.

• 🌌To be united with the beauty that we see

  In reflecting on the essence of beauty and our connection to it, C. S. Lewis beautifully articulates a profound longing within the human spirit.

• 🕌Untitled, by Manuel Guerzoni

  An exploration of beauty in architecture, contrasting the elegance of the Taj Mahal with the simplicity of utilitarian design.

• 🕊️Idol Worship, by Laura Keeble

  An intriguing installation titled "Idol Worship" by Laura Keeble at the North Road Cemetery in Southend, UK.

• 🎨Cartonlandia, by Ana Serrano

  I adore the vibrant color and unique spatial qualities in the collage-like sculpture by Ana Serrano.

• 💇Beauty aid

  Beauty salons become safe havens for women, creating a vital space for discussions on domestic violence.

• 🌄Viewing the City’s Places of Interest in Springtime, by Yao Lu

  Yao Lu's striking photography intertwines art and environmental commentary, highlighting the ecological shifts in China.

• 🌷Tulip fields, Northern Holland

  A beautiful aerial view of Dutch tulip fields evokes the intricate designs of woven tapestries.

• 🌳City and Forest, by Katy Wu

  A young illustrator's work captures the delicate balance between nature and culture, inspired by the beloved film My Neighbour Totoro.

• 🌟Glamour and grace

  This post explores the rich and varied history of glamour, spanning from renaissance art to contemporary culture.

• 🌸Safety through beauty

  Women's Design Service critiques the reliance on surveillance and enforcement in urban safety, advocating for more inviting public spaces.

• 🐦Super Kingdom by London Fieldworks

  Inspired by the hibernation patterns of local animals, this series of show homes evokes a blend of biblical imagery, reminiscent of the Tower of Babel and Noah's Ark, intertwining themes from the Garden of Eden and the New Jerusalem.

• 🎨The colourful apartment buildings of Tirana, Albania

  Tirana, Albania, has transformed its urban landscape through vibrant colors and unique patterns on its buildings. An example of this creative approach is highlighted in the following quote

• 🐘Ganesh CD player, Mumbai, India

  Exploring cultural sensitivities in consumerism, especially through a playful depiction of Ganesh.

• 🧬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.

• 🎨The Lacemaker (detail), by Johannes Vermeer

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

• 🌄The Largest Human-Made Art on Earth

  An exploration of Jim Denevan's massive ephemeral art, where creativity meets the vastness of nature.