Alex Dobrenko

Taste is about discovery, having interest in things, and making a lot of mistakes. It’s about trying to find the authentic set of choices that both reflect your own background, but also the choices and discoveries that you have made consciously and deliberately. It's always changing and it's also always in reflection of what everyone else is doing... See more

I am often tempted to wonder when it will get easy until, in contemplation, I am reminded to relinquish the judgement of things and their unfolding.

Maya: My curatorial vision is very selfish [ laughs ]. I’m really excited about what I personally like, which is maybe true for all curators. Right now, I describe HEART as supporting artists who are engaged with the internet, software, and pop culture. That trifecta really describes the type of work that I gravitate toward. There’s a lot of... See more

The rock relief at İvriz, located near modern town of Eğirdir in southern Turkey, dates back to late Hittite period, around 8th Century BC. This impressive carving features a king, likely Warpalawas of the Hurrians, offering libations to a deity, showcasing the artistic and religious practices of the time.... See more

Without getting too deep in the weeds, Elon is basically saying that control of and the ability to contribute to public narratives has shifted from traditional media (i.e., broadcasters, newspapers, and the people they employ) to everyone else; creators, especially on X.

He’s not wrong. Neither is he precisely right. He is certainly the media. And... See more

1. “We tell stories because we have a hollow place in our heart. You don’t fill that with success. You fill it by finding yourself in the stories you tell.”

–Guillermo Del Toro