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Stories in Art that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.

The Rocks. Second Place in Painted Prose Challenge. Content Warning.
Listen to the recorded story on Spotify: (Available on all major platforms—full list here) *** The sea screamed and shrieked, threatening to slice through the rigging as the gale reached fever pitch. Beneath Captain Wouyt's feet, the ship wailed its protest as wind and waves battered it from all sides. Like a wounded animal, it limped along, offering a few last gasps of defiance before its fate caught up.
By Stephen A. Roddewig3 years ago in Art
What Even Is Art?
"To admit vulnerability is to confirm our worst fears; to accept vulnerability is to make peace with one's self; and to state the moment of vulnerability is an act of bravery, which represents the entire state of being an artist." -- Me, somewhat further down.
By Ashley McGee3 years ago in Art
All Doors Open - by Doug Aitken
After recently coming across a fascinating and thought-provoking piece of art that centred around technology, I went on a search for similar pieces, because I found it interesting how artists can use technology to accentuate the meaning of their art, or sometimes create art that wouldn’t be possible otherwise.
By Mo Darasi3 years ago in Art
The Persistence Of Memory
( Credit: The Persistence of Memory, Salvador Dali 1931) Imagine waking up in a world that's as elusive as a dream, yet vividly tangible - a world where the landscapes whisper tales of surrealism, and time, rather than ruling, becomes an abstract concept. This is a world uncannily reminiscent of Salvador Dalí's "The Persistence of Memory," where time does not merely pass—it bends, warps, and finally, melts away.
By Midas3 years ago in Art
Pairing Art with Poetry. Content Warning.
**Note: This article contains a poem that is graphic in content and depicts sexual assault. This content is contained in the section inspired by Paul Cézanne’s “Battle of Love”**
By KB3 years ago in Art
Baker's Dozen: My Favorite 13 Tapestries in 2023 (So Far)
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
The Artistic Visionaries of Omni Magazine: John Berkey, Colin Hay, Tsuneo Sanda, and Chris Moore
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
Introducing the Art Community
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
Textiles and Me
I've always enjoyed making things, though it took me a while to find my physical medium. That happened when I joined the Society of Creative Anachronism (SCA) and discovered historical textiles.
By Natasja Rose3 years ago in Art