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AirPods

The Elbow • 39 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Poetry Visual art Creative Writing
  1. The post discusses the disappointment in technological promises versus the reality of AirPods.
  2. There is a contemplative moment on a film about orcas and a personal love-hate relationship with AirPods.
  3. The author expresses a desire for deeper connections and experiences beyond technology.

Before I Go

Soaring Twenties • 231 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Poetry Visual art
  1. The poem reflects on mortality, legacy, and passing down wisdom through generations.
  2. The piece showcases artistic expression without conforming to algorithms.
  3. Soaring Twenties promotes reader support to maintain and create new content.

Rosalie Yu: Candy-Glazed Eyes of Haunted Machines

Do Not Research • 79 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Cultural analysis Aesthetics Colonialism Metaverse
  1. The project 'Candy-Glazed Eyes of Haunted Machines' explores the aesthetics and histories of coin-operated children's rides in Taiwan, revealing traces of colonial aesthetics and post-colonial narratives.
  2. The artist delves into the emotional and aesthetic impact of these rides through creating digital and sculptural pieces, tapping into feelings of nostalgia and unveiling the haunted essence of the rides.
  3. There is a curious exploration of parallels between the traditional entertainment vending machine market and emerging technologies like NFTs and the metaverse, raising questions about ownership and manipulation of concepts.

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.
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Anna Ørberg: Algorithms Anonymous

Do Not Research • 139 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Exhibition Technology Addiction
  1. The video 'Algorithms Anonymous' portrays algorithms in rabbit costumes engaged in an AA-like meeting, reflecting on their past actions.
  2. The piece is part of a larger exhibit in Copenhagen exploring the intersection between technology and addiction.
  3. Through this artwork, the audience is prompted to consider the implications of algorithms and technology in our lives.

Why not?

This Week's Top Ten • 117 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art
  1. It's okay to say no if you don't want to do something. Your reasons are valid.
  2. We all have different preferences, thresholds, tendencies, ideas, capacities, boats, emotional triggers, and senses of righteousness.
  3. Saying no is a complete answer and should be respected.

A Scared Firefighter up in the Bucket, part one

Sundman figures it out! • 137 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Writing Culture Technology Philosophy
  1. The author shares a personal story of being a scared firefighter in a bucket during a fire incident.
  2. The essay touches on the author's experience as a firefighter, encounters with AI technologies, and memories of philosophical discussions.
  3. The narrative combines elements of fear, existential pondering, and the author's personal reflections on life and mortality.

Spam

The Leftovers • 119 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art
  1. Spam seems to be a prominent theme in the post, with references to literary works and a personal anecdote about the prevalence of spam in daily life
  2. The text reflects on the overwhelming presence of spam in modern times, suggesting that it permeates various aspects of life and can affect even mundane activities like sleep
  3. There is an invitation to subscribe to The Leftovers for more content, hinting at a deeper exploration of the theme of spam and possibly other societal issues

A Poem of the Heavens

Critic at Large • 59 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23
📚 Literature Visual art
  1. The ancient Chinese poet Su Hui composed a unique and intricate poem called 'Star Gauge' that is both a literary and visual art piece.
  2. Su Hui's poem 'Star Gauge' is constructed in a complex grid format with palindromic features that allow for multiple interpretations depending on the direction of reading.
  3. The creation of Su Hui's poem 'Star Gauge' challenges traditional views on women's poetry and is a testament to the depth of human creativity and emotion through its innovative structure.

October 14, 2023

Letters from an American • 30 implied HN points • 15 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art
  1. Heather Cox Richardson expresses gratitude for the community's support in writing a book
  2. She values the connection with the community to make sense of chaotic times
  3. The process of sharing a picture and caption was meaningful to Heather Cox Richardson

Bard Meme Lab: DEEP STATE Multimedia Installation

Do Not Research • 39 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Performance art Visual art Photography Cultural critique
  1. The DEEP STATE Multimedia Installation by Bard Meme Lab at Bard College featured a variety of artists, performers, and curators
  2. The project called 'Deep State' challenged viewers to rethink truth and fiction, and virtue and sin as categories to be played with
  3. The exhibition featured a range of artworks exploring themes like engineered godliness, organic leanings, and sexy aesthetics

Artist Profile: Dena Yago, by Günseli Yalcinkaya

Do Not Research • 59 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Community Building Content creation Cultural critique
  1. Being an artist in the age of social media means navigating the intersection of art and commerce, where the artists' creations and online presence get quantified and exploited
  2. Collaborative platforms like Are.na and collectives like K-HOLE have been vital in forming connections and providing alternative spaces for artists to create and share their work
  3. Dena Yago's art explores complex societal issues through familiar cultural symbols, reflecting the challenges artists face in balancing commercial work, art practice, and navigating the gig economy

Dead Write

The False Consensus Effect • 39 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Painting Artistic Process
  1. Humans have shifted from materialism to abstractionism, leading to a disregard for material objects and a focus on abstract ideas
  2. There is a call to reset to a time before the plastic age and embrace a lifestyle that values material and spiritual benefits over abstractionism
  3. The solution proposed involves embracing boredom, increasing waste, and disconnecting from the bubble of modern life to find contentment in simplicity and nature

Market Me

The False Consensus Effect • 39 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Art market
  1. The author is offering a deal where anyone can sell their art to friends at a price they set, taking a percentage of the profit.
  2. The author criticizes traditional art galleries and encourages readers to take art sales into their own hands.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of keeping art alive and bypassing the influence of millionaires in the art market.

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.

Diary #11

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Storytelling
  1. The writer describes being in a box, feeling isolated and unheard, reflecting on the concept of 'shriek' and the time spent waiting.
  2. An interaction in the kitchen highlights the repetitive use of 'vibe' by a colleague, showcasing how language can lose meaning through overuse.
  3. Observing a chaotic meeting from within the box, the writer reflects on time management and the uncertainty of future opportunities.

Art(ist) in the Machine

Critic at Large • 19 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Art Artificial Intelligence Visual art Digital Art
  1. The MoMA displayed an artwork called "Unsupervised" by artist Refik Anadol, which uses AI to create constantly changing images based on data from 180,000 artworks and real-time external factors.
  2. Anadol's AI artwork, while technically impressive, lacks the depth and connection to traditional art that keeps viewers engaged and leaves them feeling unfulfilled.
  3. The comparison between Anadol's AI artwork and a traditional piece like Rothko's painting highlights the importance of human creativity and emotion in art that AI may struggle to replicate.

Stories of Sand, Cities of Salt

Critic at Large • 19 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Literature Novel Storytelling
  1. Artists like Kiluanji Kia Henda explore the notion of cities emerging in unlikely environments, such as deserts, and how these structures can impact society and culture.
  2. The concept of 'Dubaization' refers to the influence of extravagant city development projects, like those in Dubai, on architecture and urban planning in other regions, prompting discussions on the authenticity and value of such endeavors.
  3. The novel 'Cities of Salt' by Abdulrahman Munif delves into the consequences of rapid urbanization driven by oil exploitation, highlighting the societal tensions and transformations that accompany the development of 'cities of salt.'

The Prompt

Cybernetic Forests • 59 implied HN points • 03 Jul 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Poetry Visual art Technology Prompts AI
  1. Artificial Intelligence models like DALLE and Imagen can create photorealistic outputs from text prompts based on statistical analysis of images.
  2. The act of writing a poem involves a personal emotional experience that machines, lacking emotion, cannot replicate.
  3. The interpretation of machine-generated outputs as art or poetry lies with humans, who bring their own context and response to these creations, making them art through recontextualization.