🌍 Culture
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🎨Street Musicians by William H. Johnson
William H. Johnson's vibrant art captures the essence of street musicians, blending folk influences with expressionist techniques.
🎬Two clichés make us laugh. A hundred clichés move us
Eco explores how _Casablanca_ transcends clichés to unveil narrative power and emotional depth.
⚙️Sublime technologies
Christine Rosen reflects on the evolution of human awe toward machines from the marvel of the dynamo to the mundanity of modern technology.
🎹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.
🎶A graphical analysis of national anthem lyrics
My quest to learn "La Marseillaise" led me to explore the curious and often violent lyrics of national anthems from around the world.
🥦You Are What You Eat, photos by Mark Menjivar
You can learn a lot about people by examining what's in their refrigerators, as shown in Mark Menjivar's insightful series.
💾Lander, by Nick Gentry
Check out this striking piece by UK artist Nick Gentry, showcasing mixed media using floppy disks.
🌌Some awe
A study finds that awe inspires the most-shared articles, highlighting our need to connect over extraordinary experiences.
🏷️Significant objects
An exploration of how invented narratives can transform thrift store finds into valuable treasures.
⛪An archipelago of churches, one pebble at a time
An incredible account of a unique tradition in Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, where devotion and geology intertwine through the art of throwing stones into the sea.
🎶The book of love is long and boring…
A reflection on Peter Gabriel's upcoming album and its interpretation of beloved songs, highlighting the emotions they evoke.
🔪You need a good chopping scene
This excerpt explores the cinematic artistry of cooking, particularly the act of chopping, as a means of character representation in film.
🍂Plundering tradition for helpful tips
A reflection on how the pursuit of happiness may overshadow the deeper wisdom of ancient traditions.
🎨Jason Holly
A captivating piece that blurs the lines between custom design and found object inspiration. "Love this. It made me slightly less happy once I saw that it was a custom designed-for-designers design rather than a found object. But only slightly."
📚What food books say
A reflection on our complex relationship with food and cookbooks, revealing both knowledge and ignorance throughout history.
🍂Agate snuff bottle, China, 19th century
Reflecting on the intriguing history and artistry of antique Chinese snuff bottles.
📚A new (fun) moral duty
Reflecting on the ethics of book-buying and the value of supporting living authors.
🌭Hot dogs of Latin America
How American hot dogs have taken on unique local twists in places like Guatemala and Colombia.
🎭Twenty years of unintended consequences
Quoting the Simpsons.
🧠Mental illness and missing stories
An insightful exploration of how Western ideas of mental illness are shaped by culture and may lack the complexity of their scientific underpinnings.
🕌Sana’a sunset - a panoramic view of Yemen’s capital city
An amazing interactive view of Yemen's capital, rich in architectural history and variance.
🥕Are carrots protestant?
Exploring the colorful history of our adored carrots reveals a blend of agriculture and politics.
🎬Our year in culture - Books, movies, and music of 2009, part 1
This piece explores personal favorites in film, literature, and music from 2009, weaving together experiences and reflections on art and culture.
🌦️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."
🌬️California dreaming, on such a winter’s day
A beautiful capture by Mary Amor evokes the serene yet windy essence of a Southern California winter.
🎁Spend less, give more
Exploring a meaningful approach to the holiday season that emphasizes giving, creativity, and community rather than consumption.
📽️Home Movie Reconstructions 1974/2004, by Elliott Malkin
Elliott Malkin's "Family Movie" revisits 1970s Super 8 footage, merging past and present through shot-for-shot reenactments.
📞You had me at 'hello'
An exploration of how the word "hello" transcended technology and culture through the evolution of telephonic communication.
🍽️“To eat good food is to be close to God”
A lovely exploration of food in cinema, showcasing the connections between culinary delights and storytelling.
📞Ahoy, I love you, won’t you tell me your name
You had me at 'hello'.
🎼The sparrow and the phonograph
An insightful warning from John Philip Sousa about the impact of mechanical music on American musical artistry.
🧩The private languages of Lego
A reflection on the unique vocabulary developed by children during Lego play and the importance of naming in their imaginative worlds.
⏳Consuming like it’s 2007
A reflection on the advantages of embracing two-year-old media and technology for a more fulfilling lifestyle.
🇺🇸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.
✋Not all thumbs
This study reveals how counting gestures differ across cultures, particularly between Germans and Canadians.
✉️Circadian writing
The similarities between email and letter-writing reveal more about communication patterns than universal truths about human correspondence.
🎶Grocery Store Musical
A delightful exploration of spontaneous joy in everyday places, exemplified by Improv Everywhere's charming "Grocery Store Musical" in Queens, NY.
✝️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.
🍵Present to our food
In this reflection on mindfulness and cultural connections to food, the importance of being present while eating is highlighted through wise teachings and personal anecdotes.
📸Wedding Preparations, Davao City, Philippines, by Ryan Anson
This photograph beautifully captures the blend of activity and stillness during a wedding moment in Davao City.
🎨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.
🎨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.
🍈Ode to a mangosteen
I've always been curious about mangosteens, despite never having tasted one.
🖼️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.
🎤Perils of a great preformance
In the realm of operatic improvisation, the influence of early recording legends like Enrico Caruso has overshadowed the art of individual expression.
📸light-test.com
Photography assistants take center stage.