In her debut novel Julius Julius, Aurora Stewart de Peña creates an outsized, funhouse mirror of the advertising industry, one she knows intimately. Drawing on her career of over a decade, the novel sweeps us into the fictional sprawl of the world’s oldest and grandest ad agency: the titular Julius Julius. Divided in three parts, […] The post Creativity and Consumerism are Two Sides of the Same Billboard appeared first on Electric Literature.| Electric Literature
The relationship between design and art has always been closely linked, yet the two remain fundamentally different. Both are rooted in creativity and expression, both rely on aesthetics and cultural context, and both contribute to how people experience the world. But to treat them as interchangeable risks weakening their individual strengths. Design is not art,… The post Design Is Not Art, Art Is Not Design appeared first on VERSIONS®.| VERSIONS®
One day I will be fully formed and complete. And then everything will be ok. The world will fade from view, and so will I.| aeryn
In the late summer of last year, the painter Baruj Salinas (1935-2024) passed away at age 89. I was saddened to learn about his death many months after, and only because I had meant to write to him about a future encounter. For over fifteen years, I had contact with this extraordinary painter, and looking […]| Infrapolitical Reflections
In the tech industry, we’re often driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation, efficiency, and growth. I’ve built my career in this space, starting with this very technical blog, leading into organizing public engineering meetups, and eventually in various roles in the tech industry ranging from individual contributor to management. However, my journey wasn’t defined […]| The Smalley Creative Blog
It should come as no surprise to you that “Miss O” – Wynne’s delightful nine-year old daughter is a tour-de-force in her own right. An artistic heart beats within. Miss O lo…| The Heart of the Matter
Know what you want to do in Cricut Design Space, but can’t remember which command to use? Then I’ve got a free printable quick reference chart for you.| Clever Someday
These sports activities for preschoolers help them recognize facial expressions, making them an excellent morning meeting task as well as a quick finisher game. Whether you're talking about emotions in class or working on visual discrimination skills, this classic odd one out activity will be a hit! Read the full post: Can Your Students Sport The Odd One Out?| Kool Kids Games