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A Symbol Distressed and Untended
The U.S. flag is a loaded symbol. We — and I mean when taking into account the views of a truly collective, diverse “we” — can see all things in it: pride and shame, peace Read more…
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The Value of Creative Practice
I’ve been contemplating the value of creative practices for a while now. But I’ve been mistakenly doing so, lately, as if it was new territory for me, as if I’ve never tapped into the power Read more…
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Epiphanies of the Obvious & Being the Verb
I had a sort of breakthrough experience over the weekend. One that I’m tempted to say should be obvious. But I don’t think it is. Until it is. I was feeling like the worst artist Read more…
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The History of Now & Speaking Imperfectly
I have not figured out if we are being punished to live during this time in history or if we are fortunate for the opportunity to be here now, to know it, feel it, live Read more…
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The Job of the Artist
The artist Daniel Arsham posted a handwritten list of answers to this question on Instagram today: What is the job of the artist? Arsham’s answers: Reframe the present Interdimensional narrative Reveal the unseen Interpret the Read more…
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Figuring Out Our Good Creative Work
I feel scattered in my creative interests and actions. I create this and that, pull on this creative thread and then pull that one, and follow where they go. I am drawn to a lot Read more…