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A Remarkable Typeface Resurfaces from the Thames After Being Dumped in the River More Than a Century Ago | Colossal
MAY 21, 2024 KATE MOTHES Photo by Matthew Williams Ellis. All images courtesy of Emery Walker’s House Ten years ago, for type enthusiast Robert Green, a once-in-a-lifetime find emerged from the bank of the River Thames. In 18th- and 19th-century … Continue reading
Was an orange ever a “norange”? | PORTMANTEAUS & WORD MASHUPS
Hello and welcome (or should that be hellcome?) to another Words Unravelled. In this episode, Rob and Jess discuss word mash-ups. – 🍊Was an orange ever a norange? – 🍔 Why do cheeseburgers make no sense? – ❓Is it okay … Continue reading
Leonardo Da Vinci’s Bad Ideas
Explore the fascinating genius and human flaws of Leonardo da Vinci! From his ingenious flying machines to his impractical diving suits, discover Da Vinci’s lesser-known, unsuccessful inventions. Join us on this captivating journey! […]
The Dorian Mode | Why Everyone Loves This Mode
In this episode I discuss in detail how to use the DORIAN MODE or Scale for composition (Film Scoring) or in improvisation on the Guitar, Piano or any instrument. I talk about the unique qualities of the DORIAN mode’s Natural … Continue reading
Merging Past and Present, Tavares Strachan Wrests Light from Darkness in His Expansive Installations | Colossal
MAY 16, 2024 KATE MOTHES “Inner Elder (Nina Simone as Queen of Sheba)” (2023), ceramic, 39 3/8 x 23 5/8 x 23 5/8 inches. Photo by Jonti Wilde. All images © Tavares Strachan, courtesy of Marian Goodman Gallery In his … Continue reading
What’s poopy about a poop deck? | NAUTICAL ETYMOLOGY
Welcome, me hearties, to another episode of Words Unravelled. In this edition, Rob and Jess discuss nautical terms and pirate slang. 💩 What’s so poopy about a poop deck? 🏴☠️ What does it mean to “shiver” someone’s timbers? ⚓️ Which … Continue reading
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