Tag Archives: Culture

CGI VFX Animated Shorts : “Azul” – by The Azúl Team | TheCGBros

Posted on March 26, 2019 by agogo22

A small group of cruise-ship revellers find themselves alone on a tropic island. Forced inland, their exploration reveals the mystery that lies at it heart… Graduation movie from Supinfocom Arles 2012. A short movie by Rémy BUSSON – http://www.remybusson.com/ Francis … Continue reading →

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Van Gogh’s Ugliest Masterpiece

Posted on March 25, 2019 by agogo22

A video essay from Evan Puschak (The Nerdwriter) on Van Gogh’s use of colour in “The Night Café” (1888).

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Reclaim Your Focus by Letting Your Mind Wander – Medium

Posted on March 25, 2019 by agogo22

Modern life doesn’t allow a lot of time for us to be alone with our thoughts. But as research shows, our brains need that “boring” downtime to be productive and creative. Source: Reclaim Your Focus by Letting Your Mind Wander

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Watch Sliced Fruits and Vegetables Disappear Before Your Eyes in Vibrant Animations by Kevin Parry

Posted on March 23, 2019 by agogo22

Kevin Parry creates stop-motion animations that turn the quotidian task of slicing vegetables and fruit into a near psychedelic exploration of each food’s interiors.  Through a common technique called strata-cut, the Toronto-based animator creates videos that slowly peel away the exteriors … Continue reading →

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Sci Fi Short Film – “ANAMNESIS” (& TRAILER)

Posted on March 22, 2019 by agogo22

Ben Goodger Published on 16 May 2016 Sci Fi Short Film. A young scientist harnesses the mysterious properties of a meteorite in an effort to atone with the past. If you like it please share! Another short film I made … Continue reading →

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A Cherry Blossom-Inspired Torch Will Kick Off the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Posted on March 22, 2019 by agogo22

Yesterday, on the first day of spring, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch was revealed to the public at a press conference in the hosting city. The floral design is inspired by Japan’s cherry blossom, a flower celebrated in festivals across … Continue reading →

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Be humble — and other lessons from the philosophy of water

Posted on March 22, 2019 by agogo22

How do we find fulfillment in a world that’s constantly changing? Raymond Tang struggled with this question until he came across the ancient Chinese philosophy of the Tao Te Ching. In it, he found a passage comparing goodness to water, … Continue reading →

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Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ Isn’t Actually Screaming, Rare Artwork Suggests – DesignTAXI.com

Posted on March 21, 2019 by agogo22

I scream, you scream, but ‘The Scream’ might not be screaming. Source: Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ Isn’t Actually Screaming, Rare Artwork Suggests – DesignTAXI.com

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Your words may predict your future mental health | Mariano Sigman

Posted on March 21, 2019 by agogo22

Can the way you speak and write today predict your future mental state, even the onset of psychosis? In this fascinating talk, neuroscientist Mariano Sigman reflects on ancient Greece and the origins of introspection to investigate how our words hint … Continue reading →

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Liam Hopkins. Love and soul in the making.

Posted on March 19, 2019 by agogo22

Liam Hopkins has the best (and simplest) job description in the world. ‘Maker.’ It all started when he was a kid in a home where televisions, radios or kettles were never chucked out, they were disassembled and examined. “I was … Continue reading →

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