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Can I Talk About Heroes? – BBC Sounds

Poet Vicky Foster looks at how ideas of heroism have impacted on society and her own life. Vicky Foster’s award-winning Radio 4 Audio Drama Bathwater looked at the effect the murder in 2005 in Hull of the father of her … Continue reading

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Omelette by Madeline Sharafian | The Kid Should See This

Featuring an overworked fella and his hard-working dog, Calarts student Madeline Sharafian celebrates the act of making food for those you love in this short animated film called Omelette. She writes, “It feels really great to make a more personal film… My family’s lives … Continue reading

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Quantity leads to quality – Austin Kleon

On the origin of a parable in the book ART AND FEAR. One of my favorite parables about creative work comes from David Bayles and Ted Orland’s book, Art & Fear:  [A] ceramics teacher announced on opening day that he … Continue reading

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Our Granny Rocks | Animated short film by Nils Skapāns

Brother and Sister, as it happens with children, have a hard time getting along. Then Granny gets involved, arriving on a scooter and twisting the green button on her vest, thus launching an unbelievable series of sandbox adventures.

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HOW TO SEE | Francis Picabia

Among the great modern artists of the past century, Francis Picabia also remains one of the most elusive. In this short film, MoMA curator Anne Umland explains how Picabia vigorously avoided any singular style, and instead found inspiration in painting, … Continue reading

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In Shapes

Created remotely by BZ artists in collaboration with the summer interns, here is the making of #BZShorts film, In Shapes! Director, Zoé Risser, talks about managing a project remotely and how the word ‘puberty’ inspired a completely new way of … Continue reading

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Minuscule Scenes Appear Against the Backdrop of Used Tea Bags in Watercolor Paintings by Ruby Silvious

From her studio in Coxsackie, New York, Ruby Silvious (previously) repurposes the thin paper pouches holding her beverage of choice into miniature canvases. Sometimes strung together or ripped to remove the leaves, Silvious’s tea bags depict the quiet, unassuming moments … Continue reading

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Max Richter – Beethoven – Opus 2020

Stream on all platforms: https://DG.lnk.to/opus2020 Max Richter pays homage to Beethoven by releasing world premiere recording of Beethoven – Opus 2020 on 250th anniversary of iconic composer’s birthday. His new orchestral work was commissioned by the Beethoven-Haus Bonn, which will … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from the Bottle Boys – Rudolph the Red Nosed ReinBEER!

A funny Christmas video from your favourite bottle band to get you in a jolly mood for December! 😀 Hi bottle fans, For our Christmas video this year we went all in and created a multifunctional Xmas costume – a … Continue reading

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Catgot

Project details: wing12381.myportfolio.com/catgot My website: wing12381.myportfolio.com/ Catgot It is a 2D hand-drawn abstract animation using the music, “Catgot” by ISAN. The idea of the animation is to present a fountain performance in an abstract way. Credits Director and Animator: Ho … Continue reading

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