Robin Harford
@robin
No wing. I am a multi-disciplinary artist.
Robin Harford
@robin
No wing. I am a multi-disciplinary artist.
Use “I” statements. Nobody likes being told what to do or that they’re wrong. Using “I” statements like, “I don’t agree with you and here’s why,” is much more effective than, “That’s a stupid idea.” Presenting an opinion as a fact creates defensiveness while owning our opinion prevents it from being toxic. For example, there’s a big difference betw
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Tadaaki Kuwayama (1932–2023) was a Japanese-American minimalist artist known for his precise, meditative paintings that rejected traditional composition and expression. Born in Nagoya, Japan, he studied at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music before moving to New York in 1958. Influenced by Zen aesthetics and Western minimalism, his works featured smooth surfaces, industrial materials, and symmetrical arrangements, creating an impersonal yet deeply contemplative effect. Kuwayama distanced himself from narrative and symbolism, seeking pure visual experience. Though less mainstream than his contemporaries, his work remains influential in minimalist and post-minimalist circles worldwide.
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