The hottest Craftsmanship Substack posts right now

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AMQ’s Substack β€’ 1 HN point β€’ 16 Feb 24
  1. Creativity can be seen as a mix of creation and discovery, especially in the context of art and design.
  2. As technology like Generative AI advances, the line between human creativity and machine generation can become blurred.
  3. Exploring creative processes, whether through AI or imaginative spaces like the Library of Babel, reveals the complex interplay between creating and finding.
SJF β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 11 May 23
  1. The author is inspired by a video of Japanese craftsmen building a house with hand tools.
  2. The author appreciates a field recorder by Teenage Engineering called TP-7 for its beauty.
  3. The author recommends a book 'Material: Making and the Art of Transformation' by Nick Kary for its deep exploration of creativity.
lifeboat β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 24 May 23
  1. A boat, especially a wooden one, embodies beauty and hope.
  2. Creating a boat involves a blend of past traditions and future aspirations.
  3. Boats have a unique ability to bring communities together and inspire stories.
Carefree Sketches β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 23 Mar 22
  1. Culture is a curation and elaboration of elements from the past, reflecting interactions between the affluent and less affluent.
  2. The rich set aesthetic standards that the poor strive to meet to gain resources and validation.
  3. The Japanese tea ceremony, _chanoyu_, showcases how artisanship is patronized by the wealthy, creating a system where artisans adapt the rich's preferences in new ways.
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LOST ART β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 27 Oct 24
  1. Each day is a gift to embrace and enjoy. It's important to appreciate the beauty around us and find joy in simple moments.
  2. Living simply can lead to discovering richness in life. Mary was inspired by the desert's beauty, and it shaped her art and perspective.
  3. Taking a stand for justice is crucial, even when it's scary. Mary taught us that believing in something gives you the courage to fight for it, no matter how daunting.