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Gunpowder Memories and Whiskey Deep in Dallas
Gunpowder Memories and Whiskey Deep in Dallas
Street art helps me get over my traveling inner conflict
Carlos Garbiras
Aug 16, 2024
This is Why We Need Awe
This is Why We Need Awe
An art and philosophical investigation
yesnodunno
Aug 19, 2024
My Dreams of Satan, Goya, and Taranta
My Dreams of Satan, Goya, and Taranta
My subconscious is playing funny tricks on me, even as I recount the madness and exorcisms of these eight weeks.
Jess the Avocado
Aug 21, 2024
The Art Installation That Divided a City
The Art Installation That Divided a City
Sometimes I think I will never understand art
Carlos Garbiras
Jul 22, 2024
‘News from Somewhere’: A Philosopher’s Memoir on Settling
‘News from Somewhere’: A Philosopher’s Memoir on Settling
A review of ‘News from Somewhere’, by Sir Roger Scruton; Bloomsbury, 2005.
Harry Readhead
Jun 30, 2024
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Quitting Your Identify
Quitting Your Identify
Inspired by Annie Duke’s book Quit
Candy Au
Jul 17
Why Crispus Attucks Makes a Poor Example of Black Patriotism
Why Crispus Attucks Makes a Poor Example of Black Patriotism
He escaped slavery and lived under a fake name, Michael Johnson
Dr. Allison Wiltz
Jul 6
‘The New Leviathans’: Monsters of Our Own Making
‘The New Leviathans’: Monsters of Our Own Making
A review of ‘The New Leviathans’, by John Gray; Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2023.
Harry Readhead
Jun 17
‘Riefenstahl’: The Making and Unmaking of a Master Propagandist
‘Riefenstahl’: The Making and Unmaking of a Master Propagandist
A review of ‘Riefenstahl’, by Andres Veiel; Vincent Productions, 2024.
Harry Readhead
Jun 13
From Slogans to Substance
From Slogans to Substance
Reclaiming Meaning in a Branded World
Kristine Harper
Mar 24
Why Trump’s attempt to buy Greenland makes me really angry!
Why Trump’s attempt to buy Greenland makes me really angry!
And why it echoes unfortunate past colonial aspirations and lack of respect for indigenous people
Kristine Harper
Jan 28
Join a Happy Third Place or Die!
Join a Happy Third Place or Die!
The elderly Chinese, waterfront libraries, and ping pong
Jess the Avocado
Sep 5, 2024
How Creativity Offers an Escape from Suffering and Loneliness
How Creativity Offers an Escape from Suffering and Loneliness
Curiosity bears creativity through expression, connections and meaning
yesnodunno
Sep 4, 2024
How Can We Expect Innovation When Creative Work is Devalued?
How Can We Expect Innovation When Creative Work is Devalued?
A discussion on the lasting impact of devaluing creativity — and on how to survive as a creative when the only salary is ‘getting your name
Kristine Harper
Sep 3, 2024
How do you create a design-object that can age with grace?
How do you create a design-object that can age with grace?
Or, how to surpass trend-related outmodedness
Kristine Harper
Aug 26, 2024
Review: Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Mamushi’ Music Video Reveals Her Artistic Intelligence
Review: Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Mamushi’ Music Video Reveals Her Artistic Intelligence
A requested review via Jess the Avocado, a one off music video analysis!
Reece Beckett
Aug 10, 2024
I’m Happy to be Finally Employed. But I Miss Galleries, Museums, and Books.
I’m Happy to be Finally Employed. But I Miss Galleries, Museums, and Books.
Laying in the bed, I hear the clock tick…
Jess the Avocado
Aug 8, 2024
Drinking Whiskey at The Watergate Hotel
Drinking Whiskey at The Watergate Hotel
Visiting the site of the scandal and the National Portrait Gallery
Carlos Garbiras
Jul 31, 2024
Emily in Chisinau: What’s in a building?
Emily in Chisinau: What’s in a building?
If these (cement) walls could talk…
Lost on Purpose
Jul 30, 2024
7 Cartoons That Stirred Real-World Controversy
7 Cartoons That Stirred Real-World Controversy
Times when cartoons crossed the line — Challenging societal norms and beliefs.
Faze
Jul 18, 2024
7 Weird Misconceptions About World War II You Didn’t Know
7 Weird Misconceptions About World War II You Didn’t Know
Exploring the misconceptions that continue to shape our understanding of World War II.
Faze
Jul 15, 2024
The Real Reason People Travel in the US
The Real Reason People Travel in the US
Photo Essay: Thoughts to keep in mind as “Revenge” travel soars
Carlos Garbiras
Jul 12, 2024
7 Disturbing Historical Truths Your History Teacher Never Told You
7 Disturbing Historical Truths Your History Teacher Never Told You
Truth from our history that we are never taught in schools
Faze
Jul 8, 2024
“Got Milk?” Commercials’ Departure From Thought-Provoking to Disparaging
“Got Milk?” Commercials’ Departure From Thought-Provoking to Disparaging
Aubrey Plaza’s “Got Wood?” Commercial Brings Up Questions of “Artist’s Integrity”
Carlos Garbiras
Jul 7, 2024
The Drones of Conception and Delivery
The Drones of Conception and Delivery
An updated metaphor for our impoverished technocracies
Carlos Garbiras
Jul 5, 2024
7 Terrifying Stories Of Notorious Criminals
7 Terrifying Stories Of Notorious Criminals
Unsettling true stories of infamous criminals.
Faze
Jul 5, 2024
5 Masterpieces with a Scandalous Twist
5 Masterpieces with a Scandalous Twist
The intriguing backstories of dazzling paintings.
The Mars Girl
Jul 5, 2024
Why The Fourth of July Was a Day of Mourning for Enslaved People
Why The Fourth of July Was a Day of Mourning for Enslaved People
We must remember whose freedom and “independence” we’re celebrating
Dr. Allison Wiltz
Jul 4, 2024
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