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“At the same time, art cannot be understood in terms of purpose. As the sculptor Charles Ray has said, art is “for absolutely nothing.” To make, or experience, art is to enter a kind of free zone; it slows us down, places us in some epistemological estuary, takes us into the wild. We make art from our flaws, fragilities, perversities, from our need
... See moreIf art begins with where we point our attention, a life is made out of paying attention to what we pay attention to. Set up a regular time to pay attention to what you’ve paid attention to. Reread your diary. Flip back through your sketchbook.
Austin Kleon, Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad
san francisco has a strange gravity, attracting people who want to build the future, and also those who want to be seen building the future. the result is a city that can feel incredibly performative, especially within the startup bubble.
a lot of “founders” aren’t actually building much. instead, they’re posting, going from one event to the other,... See more
a lot of “founders” aren’t actually building much. instead, they’re posting, going from one event to the other,... See more
I don’t always feel comfortable speaking things out loud; when I don’t, I turn to writing. And I don’t always feel comfortable sharing my writing with others; when I do, I’m grateful I did.