Language
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The Em, Am, Erm...
The Am Dash, a counter point to the Em dash as an arbiter of quality writing by humans.
Alex
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Everything Changed in an Instant
Mr. Polaroid tells the little-known story of the man behind the camera, Edwin Land.
Work Hard & Be Nice to People
Ahead of his London archive show, a conversation with the artist Anthony Burrill exploring the stories behind his iconic letterpress prints along with the poster and manifesto that shaped his career.
The Nature of Competition
A photography contest disqualification sparks debate over rigid rule enforcement versus artistic expression. While truth-altering edits should be barred, applying rules without nuance in art contexts risks stifling creativity. Should judgment override blanket policies in creative competitions?
Vietnam & Conflict Photography
The war — and its images — changed America, aggravating divisions, exacerbating distrust and making it harder for the country to agree on America’s historical and future role in global affairs.
UK
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Bumper Stickers...
McSweeney’s captures the mood with their piece "This Five-Hundred-Word Bumper Sticker"
AI
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AI - UK Parliamentary Debate
At present, the application of UK copyright law to the training of AI models is disputed and a parliamentary debate seeks to focus on the issues arising from a government consultation.
Of Vemeer & AI
An exploration of baroque painting style using Gen AI and a simple prompt strategy.
Monthly Curation - April '25
Curated links and short commentary related to creativity, innovation, conservation, design and world affairs.
Podcast
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Summer / Winter Album - Graceland
Summer Album / Winter Album is a unique podcast hosted by Jody Avirgan and Craig Finn, classifying albums by season. In a standout episode, they debate Paul Simon's Graceland, my desert island disc. Published by Pushkin Media, with guest Malcolm Gladwell, it’s a must-listen for music lovers.
Travel
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Travel Advice
Travel is personal and prompted by a Kevin Kelly post offering 50 years of Travel Tips, I’ve compiled a list of observations and tips from own recreational and business travel.