Tag Archives: Art

The Woman Who’s Rewriting Higher Category Theory

 

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Lost Islands of Philadelphia

Once, there were islands in the river beside Philadelphia. After reading about them in a library book, a girl sets out to find them as her mom follows frantically on roller skates.

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Chris Maynard @ Featherfolio | Edge of Humanity

Development Chris Maynard developed a method of backing feathers with pressure, glues, and papers so the feathers can be carved and still retain their stability. What the viewer sees is the natural feather. He uses naturally shed feathers which mean that a … Continue reading

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2 strangers meet in a motel room where everything is not as it seems. | Lughead

Owen and Jill are two strangers who meet up at night at a motel. They decide to go back to the room, where a seductively dressed Jill pours Owen some champagne, they exchange money and they sit on the bed … Continue reading

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Camille Claudel: Rediscovering Works of an Underappreciated Sculptor | My Modern Met

By Arnesia Young on January 8, 2021 How much do you know about Camille Claudel? Throughout history, there have been many sculptors who have made a name for themselves. One is Auguste Rodin, the famous 19th-century French sculptor who created … Continue reading

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Michael Apted: TV documentary pioneer and film-maker dies aged 79 | BBC News

He is remembered for the 7 Up documentary series which followed the lives of 14 children since 1964. He also directed Coal Miner’s Daughter, Gorillas In The Mist and the 1999 Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. The original … Continue reading

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BBC World Service – The Compass, My Perfect City, My Perfect City: Housing in Vienna

In Vienna housing is considered a human right. Is it a model other cities should follow? Source: BBC World Service – The Compass, My Perfect City, My Perfect City: Housing in Vienna

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Massive Octopi and Floating Fish Comprise the Imaginary Universe in Ted Chin’s Surreal Composites

In Ted Chin’s surreal dreamland, it’s not uncommon to see massive anglerfish swimming through the sky or a figure scooping up shooting stars. The San Francisco-based artist merges idyllic landscapes and outdoor scenes with fantastical details, choosing to upturn an … Continue reading

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6 big ethical questions about the future of AI

Artificial intelligence is all around us … and the future will only bring more of it. How can we ensure the AI systems we build are responsible, safe and sustainable? Ethical AI expert Genevieve Bell shares six framing questions to … Continue reading

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Brazilian Longboard Dancing | Kottke

This fun short film by Brett Novak features four skateboarders — Sara Watanabe, Ana Maria Suzano, Beatriz Gavelak, and Teresa Madeline — showing off their longboard dancing skills in Brazil. The video showcases a style of riding where their wheels … Continue reading

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