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Illustrations for "The Expedition to Khiva" by Maksud Alikhanov-Avarsky

The Library of Alexandria Ultima • 8 implied HN points • 19 Feb 25
🎨 Art & Illustration Illustration Sketches Artwork Creative Process
  1. The illustrations created by Maksud Alikhanov-Avarsky help bring to life his book, 'The Expedition to Khiva'. They provide a visual glimpse of the journey and the locations he experienced.
  2. These images were not included in the book itself, showcasing the unique nature of the collection of drawings.
  3. The book and the illustrations capture the historical journey from the Caspian Sea to Khiva, highlighting important sites and experiences along the way.

FISHFLIES, SWEET TOOTH, TENEMENT AND MORE!

Tales From the Farm • 943 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Comics Graphic novels Artwork Illustrations
  1. Jeff Lemire's new project 'Fishflies' will launch in print from Image Comics starting in July, with each issue being giant-sized at 56 pages.
  2. Lemire will be doing signings in Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago, and more, along with appearances at events like San Diego Comic Con and the Thought Bubble Festival.
  3. The next book in the Bone Orchard universe called 'Tenement' will launch in June, connecting the pieces from previous stories.
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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.
  3. To read more about this artist and their work, consider subscribing to 'ART DELIVERY' from The Jealous Curator for a 7-day free trial.

Single Release: Heart Race

Litverse • 139 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🎶 Music Music Production Artwork Music Analysis
  1. The band released their song 'Heart Race' that captures the sound of uncertainty during lockdowns and conveys the anxiety of quarantine.
  2. The song samples composer Leonard Bernstein, highlighting the idea that music reflects the fundamental pulse of life that connects everyone.
  3. Music can serve as a monument to the past, present, and future, allowing us to revisit old selves and evoke memories through the right notes.

The adventures of painting a data visualization

Big Charts • 79 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Data Visualization Painting Canvas Artwork
  1. Planning to hand-paint a data visualization can lead to innovative and soulful results, without being limited by digital tools.
  2. Utilizing a mix of hand-drawn sketches and digital tools like D3 can enhance the visual appeal and storytelling of a data visualization project.
  3. The process of painting a data visualization on a large canvas can be time-consuming and challenging, but can evoke strong emotional connections and memories.

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.

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.

Filip Kostic: 24 Hour Bed PC Live Stream

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Aug 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Performance Artwork Gaming Sculpture
  1. Filip Kostic conducted a 24-hour live stream from a bed PC, blending art, gaming, and work in a unique performance.
  2. He highlighted the concept of collapsing the space between his bed and his workstation to optimize his life.
  3. The 'Bed PC' experiment aimed to blur boundaries and create a borderless life of work, art, and play within the confines of a bedroom.

Susan Kare Exhibition in London

Danielle Newnham • 0 implied HN points • 04 Oct 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibitions Artists Artwork Design Culture
  1. There's an exclusive opening night event for Susan Kare's exhibition in London. It's a special chance to see her work.
  2. Susan Kare is known for her impactful designs, especially in technology. She played a key role in the visual style of early computer interfaces.
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Recent Paintings and New Studio

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Paintings Artists Artwork
  1. The artist talks about their new studio space and recent paintings, including the story of accepting the offer for a new studio and planning exhibitions.
  2. The artist shares a glimpse of new paintings created and introduces the concept of sharing space with other painters to reduce rent.
  3. The artist reflects on their new studio, mentioning its history and the plans for setting up their art space with reverence and functionality.