But right now I want to tell you what beauty is NOT.

It doesn’t require validation by an institution.

It can’t be manipulated by a corporation.

It doesn’t need or want theory or interpretation.

It’s not mediated through a critic.

Now you can begin to understand why beauty is dangerous. It’s the closest thing to anarchy and liberation in our public lives... See more

What is beauty?

Symmetry is beautiful, because life blooms in cycles rather than episodes.

Elegance is beautiful, because everything that matters can be described in a few math equations or observed between a few kindergartners.

Contrast is beautiful, because something that lacks an alternative also lacks meaning.

Connection is beautiful, because the s... See more