✍️ Literature
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🎨Good bad art
Reflecting on Ogden Nash and Orwell's appreciation for "good bad" art.
🗺️The new old cartography
A reflection on the evolution and interpretation of maps through history, contrasting medieval perspectives with modern cartography.
📸Growing up in Haiti, by Alice Smeets
A poignant reflection on the powerful photography of children in Haiti by Alice Smeets.
✨The Rosa Parks of blogs
I love this sort of list-making
🎨Mr. Rogers goes to Washington
Reflecting on the timeless message of Fred Rogers and the role of art in cultural change.
🎭One hand, one heart, two tongues
A discussion on the bilingual revival of _West Side Story_ and its efforts to redress cultural biases.
🌀The stream-of-consciousness discipline
An exploration of how modern technology influences writing, contrasting the unfiltered flow of Kerouac's prose with the editing capabilities of contemporary word processors.
📚On the migration of books
Orhan Pamuk reflects on the meaningful connection between his reading journey and his father's library, evoking thoughts on the books we cherish and share.
📚If you offer it, they will come
Reflecting on the resurgence of literary interest, John Parker examines the appeal of classic literature amidst modern cultural critiques.
🎶“Gaviota,” performed Amália Rodrigues
A lovely performance from the late diva of fado, Amália Rodrigues, showcasing the longing-infused essence of this Portuguese music style.
🎭Fine barn, good tragedy
Ralph Waldo Emerson reflects on the value of a man who appreciates a broad range of knowledge, from the beauty of a barn to the depth of a tragedy.
👸Modelling Snow White
A look at the evolution of Snow White, from her original design influenced by a live model to her modern, curvier representation.
🎨Child, by Mattia Marchi
A reflection on creativity and perception, as seen through a child's playful art on a fogged window.
🪞Crazy in the same way?
This analysis dives into how psychotic delusions are influenced by the cultural context of their times, reflecting societal anxieties and technologies.
🎤“It isn’t a noise, it’s my language”
A tribute to Miriam Makeba, Mama Africa, who imparts a vital lesson in isiXhosa pronunciation through her music.
🎨Slides, by Kirsten Tradowsky
I enjoy many of Kirsten Tradowsky's paintings that capture the essence of childhood activities, like band practice and swim lessons.
🧟♂️Frankenstein’s editor
An exploration of the collaboration between Mary Shelley and Percy Shelley in the creation of "Frankenstein," touching on the misconceptions surrounding the text.
✍️Articles of good design
A reflection on the artistry and craftsmanship of hand-lettering from the 1927 _Studio Handbook_ by Samuel Welo, contrasting it with modern design tools.
🕊️Comic grace
A reflection on the interplay of grace and passion in human lives and societies, highlighting both their significance and humor.
🌟Glamour and grace
This post explores the rich and varied history of glamour, spanning from renaissance art to contemporary culture.
🌌The epic of the universe, the ballad they sing in the streets
A beautiful reflection on the interplay of life and eternity from Marilynne Robinson's _Gilead_.
🎶Musilanguage
Exploring the blend of music and language, Sigur Rós captivates with their unique soundscapes and inventiveness.
📚WRONG—
Reflecting on my experience with _Schindler's List_ and the charm of its historical annotations.
📚Notes from the Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury dives into the complexities of Dostoyevsky, merging literary critique and theology.
📚Best book review opening ever
A reflection on the sensory experience of books, particularly their scents, as captured in Nicholson Baker's delightful prose.
🐒Gilgamesh for apes
An exploration of the intersection between animal language studies and human literature, highlighting the effort to enrich primate communication through creative translations.
🎨God’s Close-Up
Reflecting on the beauty and depth of the third episode of "This American Life," a piece that explores the themes of outcasts and representation.
📚Give or take 100,000 words
An exploration of the complexities of translating literature, especially in the case of Hugo’s "Les Misérables."
📚Department of applied literature
A high-end storefront secular church in London reimagines philosophy and literature as tools for daily life.
🥠Fortune cookies come to China
A surprising exploration of fortune cookies, their origins, and the cultural misconceptions surrounding them.
🕰️First, hide the router!
In a world where technology can distract, Jeff VanderMeer shares a personal strategy to create uninterrupted writing time.
🎨Type specimen - Blaktur
I appreciate the intriguing connections between traditional calligraphy and contemporary design, highlighted by Ken Barber's "Blaktur."
✍️Failed writers
Remembering Robert Giroux and his insightful exchange with T. S. Eliot on the nature of writers and editors.
🌈If it seems wordish, use it
The creativity of language invites us to embrace innovative word usage without apology.
📚Surfing Proust - Is nonfiction just easier to read?
Caroline Langston reflects on the nature of reading in the digital age and shares her insights on the changing landscape of how we engage with literature.
📜Everything is fascinating - Joseph Mitchell’s patient journalism
Reflecting on the enduring legacy of Joseph Mitchell and his unique approach to journalism.
📖The Gulag Archipelago’s first readers
The tangible experience of reading _Gulag Archipelago_ resonates deeply in the memories of its first readers.
😢Part of why we’re holding off, for the moment, on hosting traditional comments on this site
Reflecting on Rozanov's critique of Herzen and the paradox of emotional impact in literature.
✉️Chesterton on mixing it up
On the clever chaos a young journalist might create.
📚An unstoppable commitment to storytelling
A reflection on why Salman Rushdie's _Midnight's Children_ remains a monumental literary achievement.
🎶Mix CD | Planes, Trains and Autorickshaws
A nostalgic reflection on creating a mix to celebrate the friendships and memories made during a trip to India, filled with inside jokes and cherished music.
📖Mix CD | Genesis
Inspired by the first book of the Bible, this collection of songs captures its wonder and strangeness with references to key figures and emotional moments throughout the narrative.
🎶Mix CD | reRQ
Reflecting on the art of mix-making and its connection to magazine creation.
🤔Theme-park theodicies
George Saunders' _Pastoralia_ explores the absurdities and deeper truths of modern life through the lens of tragicomedy. Here, a young boy's struggle for identity and acceptance ultimately leads to profound questions about love and worth.
💔Fast and Right through Me
A reflective review of Dave Eggers's memoir _A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius_, exploring themes of grief, authenticity, and the struggle for connection amidst personal loss.