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London-based artist Phoebe Boddy creates abstract figurative, expressionist paintings celebrating the everyday.
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The post features images of paintings and expresses a desire for bike rides and fresh fruit despite cold weather.

Tabitha Arnold's solo exhibition in Philadelphia at Swarthmore College's List Gallery includes unseen rugs and popular pieces like Whose Streets and Picket.
The exhibit showcases 5 years of Arnold's textile work, featuring pieces from various residencies and highlighting themes of collective power and solidarity.
The public reception and artist talk for the Workshop of the World exhibit will be held on January 25 at List Gallery, with the exhibit running from January 18 to February 25, 2024.

Math class often focuses on moving students towards abstract concepts, neglecting the value of concrete understanding.
Teachers who can help students transition between concrete and abstract knowledge effectively engage students in math.
Including both concrete and abstract elements in math problems can make learning more engaging and effective.

The author reflects on creating abstract paintings and the process of overcoming ego and accepting criticism in art.
The importance of being open to feedback and evolving in one's artistic journey.
Artistic expression can be a personal journey of growth and self-discovery.

The artist received a grant to create a series of large abstract paintings by a specific deadline, leading to a shift in their current painting style.
The artist is planning to explore new painting techniques inspired by past painters and faces the challenge of painting something invisible to them but visible to others.
The post includes images of various paintings created by the artist, showcasing different styles, sizes, and mediums used in their work.

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The author shares a personal story of their terrifying experience during a painting trip to France where their head felt like it exploded, but they found that it was a common syndrome called Exploding Head Syndrome.
The author is excited about being granted an opportunity to create 25-30 paintings for an exhibition to explore the theme of freedom, play, and power through art.
The author reflects on the importance of living in the present moment as a painter, describing the process of abstracting old paintings and embracing the temporary insanity of spring fever.

Emmy Noether, despite facing discrimination as a woman in academia, made significant contributions to mathematics and physics.
Noether's work in invariant theory and abstract algebra, along with her collaborations, influenced the development of advanced algebraic tools used in treating quantum formalism.
Noether played a mentorship role in shaping the career of another influential female mathematician, Grete Hermann, who made important contributions to the foundations of quantum mechanics.

Dobble game uses math with 55 cards having a single common symbol when paired.
Having fewer symbols affects deck size in the game, leading to balanced card distribution.
Dobble's structure is related to finite projective planes, creating a symmetrical large deck.

Max Dauven explores the visual language of memes through a photographic perspective
The showcased artworks form a triptych depicting abstracted memetic symbols from the esoteric and spiritual meme subculture
The pieces include 'Samsara Wheel,' 'Allegory of the Cave,' and 'Pondering / My green Pill,' all presented in inkjet-print with black aluminum frames