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On good taste

Erifili • 119 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Taste Quality Objectivity Cultural differences
  1. Taste is subjective, and good taste is often a matter of personal preference rather than a universal standard.
  2. Good taste can be associated with qualities like skill, emotional resonance, depth, and universality in art, music, and other forms of expression.
  3. The nature of taste remains elusive, with arguments for both objectivity and subjectivity, and it often varies based on cultural influences and temporal changes.

Five... of London's Historical Musical Instruments, in Action

Londonist: Time Machine • 79 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration London Museum History
  1. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment performs on historical instruments or faithful replicas, bringing a unique sound experience to their chamber music gigs in London pubs
  2. The Musical Museum in Brentford houses a remarkable 1929 Mighty Wurlitzer Cinema Organ, a rare piece used for silent films and currently looking for crowdfunding to avoid closure
  3. Exploring London's historical musical instruments offers a glimpse into the city's rich musical past and the unique experiences these instruments can provide
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Z & Walker Behl: Storm the Capitol

Do Not Research • 39 implied HN points • 29 Apr 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Installation Painting Concept Art Graphic design Illustration
  1. The 'Insurrection in a Box - The Big Edition' game by Z & Walker Behl transforms the hit game 'Storm the Capitol' into a life size sculptural installation.
  2. The game involves moving avatars around the Capitol Building to find items like senator hostages and AOC's shoes, with the objective of reaching Trump's helicopter first.
  3. Using art to explore image power and its impact on politics, social media, and global capitalism challenges us to envision a new future, united in questioning established institutions.

Crazy-good data graphics

Chartography • 137 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Data storytelling Information graphics Visual metaphors Charts Diagrams
  1. First takeaway: Announcement of a Black Friday event exclusively for subscribers with big discounts on books and prints.
  2. Second takeaway: Showcasing vintage advertisement data graphics from the 1930s found in TIME magazine vault, featuring various creative statistical charts.
  3. Third takeaway: Exploring a variety of unique and artistic information graphics used in historical ads, demonstrating different chart styles and storytelling techniques.

Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt on her creative process and long-term collaborations

Chance Operations • 257 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Filmmaking Collaborations Creative Process
  1. Kelly Reichardt emphasizes the importance of carving out space for creativity and avoiding distractions.
  2. She prefers a tactile approach to her writing process, using physical tools like note cards and legal pads.
  3. Collaboration and camaraderie are key to Reichardt's filmmaking, with a focus on refining work until the very end.

Venice

Cosmographia • 239 implied HN points • 17 Jan 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Photography Literature Cartography
  1. The post discusses the city of Venice in an edition of Atlas' Notebook series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to the place.
  2. It is part of the content for paid subscribers, emphasizing a rich exploration of Venice through various creative forms.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to Cosmographia to access more content like this and to be part of a community that appreciates the arts and culture.

The Six Million Dollar Banana

The Ruffian • 264 implied HN points • 30 Nov 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Contemporary Art Conceptual Art Art market
  1. Conceptual art can be surprising and even absurd, like the banana taped to a wall that sold for millions. It makes people talk and think about what art really is.
  2. Artists like Maurizio Cattelan use controversy to gain attention and increase their art's value. They want people to react, whether it's outrage or curiosity.
  3. This kind of art blurs the line between art and commerce, showing how public reactions can actually become part of the artwork itself.

The Definitive Handbook For Spotting AI Art

The Algorithmic Bridge • 265 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Art history AI Art Visual Culture Art Critique Creative Process
  1. Art has two layers: a visible surface like colors and shapes, and a hidden layer that includes history and culture. AI art usually lacks this deeper meaning.
  2. People often struggle to tell AI art from human-made art because they focus only on the surface. They can learn to spot AI art by asking if it has that deeper history and consistency.
  3. Human creativity is stronger because it connects to real experiences and truths. AI can mimic but it doesn't understand the world or the meaning behind art.

#128 Feeling blue 💙

Design Lobster • 259 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Design Color Theory Ceramics Creativity
  1. The cyanometer is a historical scientific device used to measure the blueness of the sky, providing insights about the atmosphere and light behavior.
  2. Spode "Blue Italian" porcelain is a classic design that mixes Chinese Imari elements with a pastoral scene, showcasing a blend of themes to create something unique and commercially successful.
  3. Creativity in design involves seeing things through one's own perspective, as artist Paul Gauguin emphasized in the quote about making a tree blue if one sees it that way, highlighting the importance of authenticity and personal interpretation in design.

New England

Cosmographia • 199 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Cartography Literature
  1. The post is part of the Atlas’ Notes series on Cosmographia, covering art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific place
  2. Access to the full content is for paid subscribers only, promoting a subscription to view the post
  3. The post encourages sharing across various platforms like Facebook and Email to reach a wider audience

"Nothing Can Ever Be the Same" to premiere at the Venice Biennale

Chance Operations • 357 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Exhibition Installation Music Documentary
  1. The Venice Biennale will present the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement to Brian Eno on October 21st.
  2. A 168-hour video art installation titled 'Nothing Can Ever Be The Same' will be shown in Venice, using generative software to reimagine Eno's work.
  3. Sneak peeks of the new video art installation will be shared with subscribers closer to the opening.

Call for participation - The semiotics and politics of "Corporate Memphis"

On Looking • 159 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Semiotics Politics Branding
  1. Julien Posture is seeking participants for a study on the semiotics and politics of 'Corporate Memphis'
  2. The project aims to understand the association of aesthetic features with the values of Tech Companies
  3. Interviews will involve discussions with illustrators, art directors, designers, and commenters linked to Corporate Memphis

Sarah Palin Forever

Cybernetic Forests • 159 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Art Cinema Deepfakes
  1. The story 'Sarah Palin Forever' explores the impact of political environments and media ecosystems on shaping identities.
  2. The concept of deepfakes and how they can be used as tools for satire and storytelling is discussed.
  3. The power of images and words in media is highlighted, emphasizing how narratives shape our perceptions and understandings.

Invisible Airflow Autumnalia

Opaque Hourglass • 159 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Poetry Nature
  1. The wind can be both powerful and gentle, guiding us while also allowing us to feel undeserving of its kindness
  2. Nature's elements, like the wind, can disrupt and transform the ordinary, leaving behind a new perspective
  3. Silence can be as impactful as sound, creating moments of reflection and depth

Robben Island

Cosmographia • 179 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Cartography Literature Poetry
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series, which features art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered on a specific place.
  2. This particular post about Robben Island is for paid subscribers only.
  3. The post includes images and links to explore more content related to Robben Island.

The most sophisticated horny schoolboy in art history’s catalogue

quite useless • 157 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art history Footwear Symbolism Literature
  1. The post discusses a catalogue of Aubrey Beardsley's work and focuses on the intricate details of shoes and feet in his art.
  2. The analysis explores the symbolism and ambiguity of empty shoes in Beardsley's art, connecting them to themes of conquest and femininity.
  3. Artistic choices like the depiction of shoes and feet in Beardsley's work point to deeper themes of sexuality and power within his art.

Sleep and Smiles

lettersonbeing • 157 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Poetry Visual Arts
  1. The author shares a poem that made them smile, hoping it brings joy to others too
  2. There is a birthday sale offering 31% off for new subscribers in celebration of the author's 31st birthday
  3. The post extends wishes for various occasions and encourages readers to engage with the content

TITAA #41: Spirit Scripts and Repeating Stars

Things I Think Are Awesome • 157 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Literature Poetry Fiction TV
  1. The Atlas of Endangered Alphabets project documents fascinating writing systems, including divinatory scripts and sacred Indian scripts.
  2. New AI art models like DALL-E, SDXL, and Adobe Firefly are being tested and compared for image generation.
  3. Exciting developments in 3D research papers and NeRFs show advancements in scene generation, editing, and efficient representation.

Fishtank: Twice the Punishment is Nice, by Sean Kilpatrick

Safety Propaganda • 157 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Literature Poetry Writing Illustration
  1. Art imitates a transcendent principle that puts us back into communication with life.
  2. Fishtank challenges the current quality of art and aims to revenge against a decade of dissatisfaction.
  3. Hyde's work in "World Peace" and Fishtank pushes boundaries, warping metaphysical irony uniquely, introducing stakes to anti-comedy's structure.

Super Sundry, Vol. 3

Chartography • 157 implied HN points • 09 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Charts Illustration Joy
  1. Data visualization talks emphasize importance of narrative and visual elements in making impactful charts.
  2. Illustrators showcase intricate and detailed works of art depicting Earth's geography and historical maps.
  3. Exploration of unique historical maps reveals the fascinating intersection of design, geography, and data.

TITAA #42.5: Old Haiku Meet New AI

Things I Think Are Awesome • 157 implied HN points • 14 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Art Haiku
  1. The project combines old haiku poetry with new AI technology to create multimedia experiences.
  2. The haiku illustrations include AI-generated letters, music, and video clips, focusing on the atmosphere and emotions of the poems.
  3. The project showcases the challenges and creativity involved in using AI models to generate visuals and music based on poetry prompts.