Inspiration
Why Nietzsche Belongs in 2026
As the world moves toward 2026, it does not feel like a calm progression into the future—it feels like a collision. Rapid technological acceleration, cultural fragmentation, economic uncertainty, and a deep crisis of meaning define the modern condition. Traditional authorities are distrusted, ideologies compete aggressively, and individuals feel both empowered and exhausted by choice. In such a landscape, Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophy emerges not as a comfortable guide, but as a necessary one. Unsettling, demanding, and brutally honest, Nietzsche may offer the most fitting philosophical framework for the year ahead.
By Fred Bradfordabout 5 hours ago in Art
Sand Dollars for Dainara
On October 14th, 2024, one of my best friends, Dainara Nicole Burford, was tragically murdered by her husband. At her celebration of life, the murderer was not mentioned, and she was referred to by her maiden name. On change.org, I started a petition called Dainara’s Law to mandate the legal name change of domestic violence murder victims. It’s a law that needs to be made, for which I have gotten support; however, this is a depressing subject. Domestic violence is never easy to address especially when a death is the result of it. In an attempt to raise awareness, another one of my best friends, Sarina Higgins, came up with the wonderful idea of using hidden art to promote Dainara’s Law.
By Kristine Franklin3 days ago in Art
The Crossroads of Becoming
I found it by accident. Tucked between a laundromat and a shuttered bookstore, half-hidden by ivy and time, stood a rusted phone booth. Not the sleek glass kind from movies, but an old metal one—peeling paint, cracked receiver, a dial so stiff it groaned when turned. No one had used it in years. Probably decades.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
The fourteenth card in A Modern African Tarot marks a profound turning point. Where XII HANGED MAN invites surrender and new perspective, XIII DEATH brings closure, transformation, and the sacred necessity of letting go. This card reimagines the traditional Death archetype through African mourning rituals, ancestral reverence, and the cyclical nature of life.
By Vongani Bandi5 days ago in Art
A Modern African Tarot
The thirteenth card in A Modern African Tarot invites a radical shift—not in motion, but in perception. Where XI JUSTICE confronts truth and accountability, XII HANGED MAN asks us to release control, embrace stillness, and see the world from a new angle. This card reimagines the traditional Hanged Man archetype through African patience, spiritual surrender, and the wisdom of waiting.
By Vongani Bandi5 days ago in Art
The Girl Who Turned Her Face Into an Aquarium . AI-Generated.
When people first saw the photo, most of them thought it was edited. A young woman stared into the camera, her face transformed into a living aquarium. Tiny painted fish swam across her cheeks. Blue water-like shadows curved around her eyes. Light reflections gave the illusion of glass, depth, and movement. It looked surreal, impossible, and strangely emotional.
By shakir hamid7 days ago in Art
Adjust the Sails
Living creatures mean motivations. When motivations are not met, we feel sad, wounded, frustrated. So, we need a strong mindset. A lot of things are not in our control. But we can decide our responses. It's within our power. It can make significant change in our moods and life journey.
By Seema Patel9 days ago in Art
Dunn & Sandwichgate
"Sandwichgate" -in this topic- refers to an incident: The 2025 acquittal of Sean C. Dunn (i.e., "Sandwich Guy") for throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal agent during Trump-era protests, while viewed as a symbol of resistance, was also scammed into existence as a misdemeanor assault.
By Reneegede711 days ago in Art
