The Collector

Inspired by Annie Duke’s book Quit

He escaped slavery and lived under a fake name, Michael Johnson

A review of ‘The New Leviathans’, by John Gray; Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2023.

A review of ‘Riefenstahl’, by Andres Veiel; Vincent Productions, 2024.

Reclaiming Meaning in a Branded World

And why it echoes unfortunate past colonial aspirations and lack of respect for indigenous people

The elderly Chinese, waterfront libraries, and ping pong

Curiosity bears creativity through expression, connections and meaning

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

Or, how to surpass trend-related outmodedness

A requested review via Jess the Avocado, a one off music video analysis!

Laying in the bed, I hear the clock tick…

Visiting the site of the scandal and the National Portrait Gallery

If these (cement) walls could talk…

Times when cartoons crossed the line — Challenging societal norms and beliefs.

Exploring the misconceptions that continue to shape our understanding of World War II.

Photo Essay: Thoughts to keep in mind as “Revenge” travel soars

Truth from our history that we are never taught in schools

Aubrey Plaza’s “Got Wood?” Commercial Brings Up Questions of “Artist’s Integrity”

An updated metaphor for our impoverished technocracies

Unsettling true stories of infamous criminals.

The intriguing backstories of dazzling paintings.

We must remember whose freedom and “independence” we’re celebrating