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Art is an integral part of our experience of being human—creativity, art, and self-expression are things we have been doing since our ancient ancestors. As Fancourt writes, “we are a planet of 8 billion artists.” We have unfortunately pushed arts to the side, and to our detriment. Instead of thinking of art as a core part of our well-being, we see... See more
Anna Brones • Prescribe Yourself Some Art
Could you argue that anything that can be done well or beautifully that there is an art to it? What is art?
Art: the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
It doesn’t have to be
... See moreIn his famous 1885 essay titled The Philosophy of Dress , Oscar Wilde wrote what may be some of the truest words ever put to paper:
Fashion is ephemeral. Art is eternal. Indeed what is fashion really? Fashion is merely a form of ugliness so absolutely unbearable that we have to alter it every six months.
Beautiful Things From the Past
Don’t take the bait. The balm to every affliction right now might be stillness and silence.
Allegra Preuss • DON'T TAKE THE BAIT
How to develop taste:
Step 1: Ignore all the hustle-culture get-rich-quick BS. If someone isn't motivated by quality they won't develop it.
Step 2: The essence of taste is simplicity. Simplicity is hard. Any time a system is getting messy or complicated ask yourself "how could we have... See more
James Cowlingx.com‘To find happiness, do what you enjoy. All of you should find something you enjoy doing, something that makes you excited. Instead of pursuing what is recognised and valued by society, do what you like. If you can find it, you’ll not waver easily, no matter what others think. Be brave.’
Hwang Bo-reum • Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop: The heart-warming Korean sensation
What important truth do very few people agree with you on?—is difficult to answer directly. It may be easier to start with a preliminary: what does everybody agree on? “Madness is rare in individuals—but in groups, parties, nations, and ages it is the rule,” Nietzsche wrote (before he went mad).