Sublime
An inspiration engine for ideas
Oliver Barker, the young Sotheby’s specialist who came up with the Pharmacy auction concept, enjoyed his first experience working with an artist: “Damien is very inspirational, quick-minded, hardworking. He was completely on board helping with the design of the catalogue, approving marketing schedules, and the like. He has a keen business sense,
... See moreSarah Thornton • Seven Days in the Art World

His ability to maintain his opinions against all assaults won his pupils' unswerving allegiance and their frustrations, at the same time. He demonstrated his building and design ability every day as the work proceeded, irrespective of the observers' personal opinion of it. It could not be denied. He encouraged the rich to become patrons of his... See more
Alistair Knox

Less but better
Greg Mckeown • Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
“what is essential now”
Greg Mckeown • Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
We are looking for what is timeless, what is quietly profound.
sublimeinternet.substack.com • Lessons I'm Still Learning
Here too, there has seemed a radical choice to be made: either fiery, unpredictable and brilliant; or meek, conventional and in bed by nine.