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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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A Soothing Stop-Motion Animation Bakes a Rich Chocolate Layer Cake Entirely from LEGO | Colossal

GRACE EBERT   When your next ambitious baking project doesn’t pan out, try your hand at a simpler recipe with just one ingredient. Follow Japan-based animator tomosteen through a stop-motion tutorial for a decadent cake layered with chocolate frosting that’s … Continue reading

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A New Book Highlights an Eclectic Collection of Paper Works by 24 Artists Defining the Medium

Judith Rolfe. All images courtesy of Gingko Press   A celebration of contemporary paper art, a new book gathers a wide-ranging collection of collages, quilled portraits, and intricately cut landscapes from 24 artists and studios around the globe. Published by … Continue reading

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How to recognise birds from their song

The definitive guide to bird song. Watch this short video to learn the different sounds made by different birds. As a wildlife artist I spend most of my waking hours listening and watching birds in the wild and I can … Continue reading

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Stunning Winners of the 2020 Mobile Photography Awards | My Modern Met

“On Inle Lake” by Dan Liu on Apple iPhone11 ProMax. Winner of the Silhouettes category. Dan Liu is also the 2020 Grand Prize Winner and the MPA Photographer of the Year 2020. (Photo: Dan Liu/Mobile Photography Awards)   We look … Continue reading

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Life-Sized Wildlife Protrude from Ornate Rugs in Perspective-Bending Sculptures

Detail of “Persian Kangaroo”   A new menagerie of polar bears, stags, and kangaroos resemble typical wildlife except for the fact that they’re literally swept under the carpet, their features hidden from view. These towering sculptural forms are by artist Debbie … Continue reading

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