Monthly Archives: May 2020

TRENDS

The project started as an exploration of different techniques and visual languages inspired by the current projects in the Motion Graphics industry. Hence the name TRENDS. Slowly but surely, it outgrew the initial premise and started to take on a … Continue reading

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Why Are Conspiracy Theories So Appealing? | Dr David Grimes and Liv Boeree

It seems like many conspiracy theories — even the most extreme ones — are growing in popularity. To understand why, I chat with Dr David Grimes, physicist, cancer researcher and author of The Irrational Ape about the science behind belief-building … Continue reading

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After The Fall

I’ve been using this time in isolation to dive a little deeper into my fascination with the mysteries of the esoteric and occult. One tool that I’ve found really helpful right now is the Tarot. In these times of great … Continue reading

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Why Nature Loves Hexagons

From spirals to spots to fractals, nature is full of interesting patterns. Many of these patterns even resemble geometric shapes. One of the most common? Hexagons. Why do we see this six-sided shape occur so many times in nature? This … Continue reading

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Home MuralFest: 67 Artists Simultaneously Painted Murals in Their Homes and Gardens While Quarantined

Similar to other muralists, Copenhagen-based artist Jacoba Niepoort was preparing for a busy period full of travel and public projects when COVID-19 canceled all of her plans. “I had been dreaming of methods for connecting individual, like-minded creatives who share common … Continue reading

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Sea You (short film)

SYNOPSIS Would you feel it? Would you know it? Travel back in time and see for yourself..

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#FlattenTheCurve – 1/3

After the outbreak of COVID-19 and the beginnings of global lockdown, we sent out a call to animators from around the world to send us a short animation depicting something positive they have experienced, seen, or thought in the midst … Continue reading

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New Banksy artwork appears in UK hospital amid pandemic

Banksy’s latest work pays tribute to medics battling COVID-19. A new artwork by Banksy in honour of Britain’s health service has gone on display in a hospital, paying tribute to medics battling the coronavirus pandemic in the second hardest-hit country. … Continue reading

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Extra Tongues and Cheeky Grins Knit onto Humorously Grotesque Masks by Ýrúrarí Jóhannsdóttir

Although most masks hide emotions, Ýrúrarí Jóhannsdóttir’s knits permanently display fervid grins and facial contortions to those she passes on the street or stands next to in the grocery store. The Iceland-based designer has been crafting grotesque knitwear with the … Continue reading

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Sculpture Centre Exhibitions – Online – Bury Art Museum

Whilst Bury Art Museum and Sculpture Centre is closed, we bring to you virtually The Pothole, by Anna Reading. The Pothole Mark Tanner Sculpture Award National Touring Programme 7 March – 20 June Anna Reading’s MTSA exhibition The Pothole travels … Continue reading

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