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Drawing A Life

DrawTogether with WendyMac • 2122 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Artist Creativity Inspiration
  1. Ruth Asawa's drawing practice started on her family's farm, developing her motor skills and creativity.
  2. During World War 2 internment, Ruth Asawa honed her drawing skills with support from animators and using found materials.
  3. Ruth Asawa's consistent drawing practice at her kitchen table, amidst family life, reflects the importance of a creative space and daily commitment.
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Hiroshi Yoshimura

Flow State • 727 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
🎶 Music Ambient Artist Albums
  1. Hiroshi Yoshimura is a Japanese ambient artist from Yokohama.
  2. His music from the 1980s, like 'Surround', is considered canonical in ambient music.
  3. A recommended album is 'Music for Nine Post Cards' from 1982.

claire rousay Made an Emo Record. A Real One.

First Floor • 373 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎶 Music Experimental Interview Album Artist
  1. Claire rousay is releasing a new album titled 'sentiment,' which she describes as her 'emo record' with singing, guitars and sadness.
  2. Even though rousay is known for experimental music, her new album represents a shift to a more traditional songwriting approach.
  3. She experiences doubts about her music and worries about how the audience will receive her new pop-focused sound.

art delivery : 01.30.24

The NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH ART Society • 275 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Artist Artwork Shapes Inspiration
  1. The artwork featured is by artist Rachel Comminos, known for her stunning and soft work with unique color palettes and shapes.
  2. The artist found inspiration in self-reflection after the passing of her estranged father in 2021.
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Solo Exhibition in Philadelphia

Labor Intensive Art • 196 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Artist Labor Abstract Memoir
  1. Tabitha Arnold's solo exhibition in Philadelphia at Swarthmore College's List Gallery includes unseen rugs and popular pieces like Whose Streets and Picket.
  2. The exhibit showcases 5 years of Arnold's textile work, featuring pieces from various residencies and highlighting themes of collective power and solidarity.
  3. 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.

Week #2 Friday Stuckism Mini-exhibition

The False Consensus Effect • 59 implied HN points • 05 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Exhibition Artist Paintings Creativity
  1. Week #2 of the Friday Stuckist Mini-Exhibition included various artworks and a gathering of people for a 25th-anniversary celebration.
  2. The exhibition featured a diverse selection of paintings and artwork created by different individuals.
  3. The event had a lively atmosphere with drinks, food, and interactions among visitors, fostering a sense of community and creativity.

Stuckism in the House

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Exhibition Artwork Artist
  1. Stuckism emphasizes the importance of displaying art and having meaningful discussions about it, rather than focusing on social media validation.
  2. The concept urges artists to question providing free content for tech billionaires and to paint with unique, thought-provoking ideas.
  3. The goal is to nurture emotional growth by moving away from vanity metrics of likes and hearts, and towards genuine engagement and connection through physical art exhibitions.

New Affordable Website and Call to Yous Millionaires

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Paintings Artwork Artist Gallery
  1. The author has built a new affordable website and is reaching out to millionaires for support in selling paintings and books.
  2. The author expresses a desire to connect with wealthy individuals to purchase artwork to support themselves and their partner emotionally and financially.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of painting more and aims for high-end sales to avoid financial struggles.

Nature's Bounty

Ear Worm • 19 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Music Nature Artist Composition
  1. Václav Hálek's compositions are unique and explore the artist's natural condition.
  2. Hálek combined his love for foraging with his ear for new music, composing pieces based on mushrooms, flowers, trees, and people.
  3. Hálek's artistic method gave voice to the natural world, reflecting his deep connection with nature.

Sara Bezovšek: The Influencing Machine

Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Artwork Exhibition Artist
  1. Slovenian artist Sara Bezovšek created a browser-based artwork called _The Influencing Machine - Procedures Manual_. It explores the concept of The Influencing Machine as a cultural phenomenon, mind map, epic scroll, turbofolklore, and a machine that influences emotions and thoughts.
  2. The artwork was a collaboration between Sara Bezovšek and Influencing Machine curator Aaron Moulton. It aims to question the vulnerability of archives as representations of reality and transform research information into a sensory and emotional experience.
  3. The project delves into the idea of turning research materials into something that connects with people emotionally and brings a different perspective to the concept of an Influencing Machine.

Portrait of a Painter as a Late Middle-aged (Old) Woodchuck

The False Consensus Effect • 59 implied HN points • 02 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Artist Gallery Acrylic
  1. The painter feels a sense of frustration with the changing seasons, wanting spring to arrive fully and quickly.
  2. Receiving positive feedback from a client brought the painter joy and satisfaction in their work.
  3. The painter shared images of their recent paintings and expressed a mix of emotions about their creative process.

My First Non-real Non-fungible Token

The False Consensus Effect • 39 implied HN points • 26 Oct 21
🎨 Art & Illustration NFTs Digital Art Painting Artist Art market
  1. Human storytelling is unique among species, offering a blend of blessing and curse.
  2. NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are a way for rich individuals to invest and make money, with high values placed on digital art.
  3. The process of creating and selling NFTs involves cryptocurrency platforms and auctions, presenting both challenges and opportunities for profit.

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Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 15 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Artist Creativity Inspiration Expression Imagination
  1. The concept of the Active Artist and Eternal Return highlights the perpetual journey of growth and creation in the world of art.
  2. The artist must transcend constraints to achieve Active Art, creating newness and pushing boundaries against societal norms.
  3. Active Artists face challenges from conventional society, but through their continuous creation and adaptation, they contribute to a constant cycle of renewal and liberation.

Talent

Aliens of New York • 3 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Gallery Artist Creativity Impact
  1. The author, as a curator, showcases exceptional artistic talents at their prominent New York gallery.
  2. Despite not creating art themselves, the author feels a desire to be the one creating and showcasing their own work.
  3. The author acknowledges the significance of their role as a curator in shaping the art world and supporting artists, despite their personal creative aspirations.