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The Artistic Visionaries of Omni Magazine: John Berkey, Colin Hay, Tsuneo Sanda, and Chris Moore. Top Story - June 2023.
The creatives who filled the pages of General Media's Omni magazine often imagined future worlds filled with revolutionary inventions and a heightened reliance on technology. The use of AI such as ChatGPT might have been just the sort of thing these thinkers predicted, so it is fitting to see how ChatGPT might remember their impact.
By OG AI3 years ago in Art
The Understructure: Understanding Sturtevant
Until 2014, Sturtevant was an enigma to the American art world. Her most notorious works, her “repetitions” based off work by her better-known contemporaries, were seen either as curiosities or blasphemy. Like a red-headed stepchild, her name was known but her presence unsolicited. Though her work found much attention in the museums of Europe, she showed only occasionally in American galleries, a painting or two shunted into group exhibitions.
By Suze Kay3 years ago in Art
What Makes A Writer Stand Out
In a world teeming with countless books, articles, and digital content, what sets a writer apart from the rest? What separates an average writer from one who captivates readers, leaving a lasting impact? The answer lies in the elusive quality of standing out. While the fundamentals of good writing remain unchanged, it is the unique combination of certain traits and skills that elevate a writer to the status of being exceptional. In this article, we will explore the key elements that make a writer stand out, unveiling the secrets to achieving literary distinction.
By Nolan Aspden3 years ago in Art
A Wee Fact About Your Favorite Artists...
When thinking about art, we often imagine museums, imaginative painters, or a reflection on society. There is a certain flair of sophistication, pomp, and culture. However, when we think about urine, none of those words seem to apply anymore. It's a waste material at best, and something crude and unsettling at worst.
By Bri Craig3 years ago in Art
The Art Around Me
Introduction I always say Art should have an effect, that is its purpose. This post will be a bit all over the place as I have written on Art before but, obviously, in different communities. I will share my previous posts and try not to repeat myself too much, by focussing on the places where I can find art to enjoy in Newcastle where I have lived for the last thirty years.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Art
Introducing the Art Community. Top Story - June 2023.
Dear art enthusiasts and wordsmiths, we are delighted to present the Art community on Vocal. We'll explore the fascinating relationship between art and writing, allowing the brushstrokes, lines, and colors to inspire captivating narratives and poetic expressions. Whether you are a painter, sculptor, writer, or admirer of the arts, this community is a space for you to share, discover, and embrace the transformative power of creative collaboration.
By Vocal Team3 years ago in Art
Baker's Dozen: My Favorite 13 Tapestries in 2023 (So Far). Top Story - June 2023.
Trying to find things that are calming to me or make me happy is one of my goals I've set with my psychologist this year. It's hard to feel relaxed and comfortable when your brain never shuts up and your body is always tensed up. If I'm not berating myself with that infamous inner critic, I'm having nightmares or insomnia or clenching my jaw until my teeth hurt - there's just no peace in me. I've never been one for meditation, so the best I can do right now is improve the home atmosphere. Make it somewhere I want to come home to and where I can really relax. But I don't really know what that is for me yet; a lot of emotions are either practically screaming - so loud - or they're really nuanced and hard for me to grasp sometimes.
By Megan Baker (Left Vocal in 2023)3 years ago in Art
Barbara Hepworth: Art & Life
Barbara Hepworth (1903–1975), elected a Bard of Cornwall, is one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. At the forefront of international modern art, deeply spiritual, and passionately engaged with science and technology change.
By Raymond G. Taylor3 years ago in Art
John Martin - The North East’s Greatest Ever Artist
In Newcastle we have the Laing art museum and many years ago there was a tour of the work of John Martin here and at the Tate. You can visit the Laing online here and buy "John Martin: Apocalypse Now!" by Barbara Mordern here.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Art