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Figurative Wool Sculptures by Nastassja Swift Explore the Memories and Narratives of Blackness
GRACE EBERT Detail of “Passage, when momma lets my braids flow down my back,” wool, synthetic braiding hair, wood, plaster, resin, satin. Collaborators are Kiki Jewell, Nyja Amos, Grace Jewell. Photo by David Hunter-Hale. All images © Nastassja Swift … Continue reading
Earthrise | Kottke
Last month I shared a video of the Earth rising over the surface of the Moon captured by Japan’s Kaguya orbiter. It’s a good clip but quite short and over-narrated. Seán Doran took several Earthrise & Earthset sequences filmed by … Continue reading
Painter Uses Geometric Shapes To Create Fragmented Portraits | My Modern Met
By Margherita Cole on April 11, 2021 Artist Georgy Kurasov creates dynamic abstract paintings of women using bold color palettes and geometric shapes. Russian artist Georgy Kurasov creates abstract paintings of women that vibrate with energy and color. … Continue reading
Song Exploder | Lianne La Havas
Lianne La Havas takes apart her song “Can’t Fight.” Lianne La Havas is a singer and songwriter from London. She’s been nominated for a Grammy and a Brit award, and in 2020, she released her third album. In this episode, … Continue reading
Ted Chiang: Fears of Technology Are Fears of Capitalism | Kottke
posted by Jason Kottke Apr 02, 2021 Writer Ted Chiang (author of the fantastic Exhalation) was recently a guest on the Ezra Klein Show. The conversation ranged widely — I enjoyed his thoughts on superheroes — but his comments … Continue reading
Cosmic Nature: A Spectacular Polka Dot-Filled Exhibition by Yayoi Kusama Sprawls Across New York Botanical Garden
Now inhabiting the verdant, 250-acre campus of the New York Botanical Garden are oversized flowers sprouting in seasonal arrangements, a glowing pumpkin-packed infinity room, and a sea of 1,400 reflective spheres by Yayoi Kusama (previously). Teeming with squiggly sculptures, site-specific installations, … Continue reading
Scientists invent home COVID-19 test using coffee machine capsules | The Conversation
Mark Lorch Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry, University of Hull Wax, vials, a coffee capsule and boiling water are the main components of a brand new COVID-19 test. Transitioning to home working had its challenges for us all, … Continue reading
Discs Extracted from Antique Porcelain Become Delicate Jewelry by Gésine Hackenberg | Colossal
APRIL 5, 2021 GRACE EBERT From her studio in Amsterdam, Gésine Hackenberg (previously) punches perfectly round discs from Delftware and antique ceramic dishes. The ornate, pearl-like forms are then strung together into necklaces or secured into metal bands for rings and … Continue reading
Become a better 3D artist | Portrait, Top blenders, Male portrait
Dec 6, 2018 – Expert advice for being the best professional you can be. By Rico Cillers Source: Become a better 3D artist | Portrait, Top blenders, Male portrait
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