Tag Archives: art
Upcycled! Or whatever the trendiest word is!
This is my new yoga bag, and I am immensely pleased with it: And not just because it’s lovely! A few years ago, I was traveling in India and I wore the same three kurtas every day for three weeks. … Continue reading
Filed under Art
Sunday Scraps 48
1. OCCUPY: Guest post at Sociological Images by Celia Emmelhainz on the rhetoric of luck in the national conversation about the OWS movement. What and who do we consider “lucky,” and why? 2. ADELE: Love this Vogue interview with Adele … Continue reading
Sunday Scraps 47
1. HOLLYWOOD: Grantland‘s Mark Harris explores the complexities of black actresses exclusively getting Oscar nominations for playing maids. 2. CALVIN: From BookRiot, 16 things that Calvin and Hobbes say better than anyone else. Includes “You know, Hobbes, some days even … Continue reading
Sunday Scraps 46
1. DISNEY: The most epic Disney a capella medley ever. Costume changes included. Prepare yourself, it’s seven minutes long. 2. TAPE: Artist Max Zorn uses only brown packing tape and a scalpel to make these images. 3. TECH: Geek out … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Politics, Really Good Writing by Other People, Sex
Maptastic for Your Weekend
You know how I feel about maps. Here are three fun map-related things people have sent me this week. 1. Neighborhood Branding: Apparently, an artist has taken it upon him or herself to brand Chicago neighborhoods with appropriate typography. dkfj … Continue reading
Rosie in the News #1
New game, clap your hands! Today begins a new series of posts we’re calling Rosie in the News. Rosie holds a special place in my heart for its ability to symbolize the intersection of lots of things I like to … Continue reading
Filed under Advertising, Art
Art for Your Saturday Night
The Art Institute of Chicago is free this month, and Thursdays they have late hours for those of us who sit at desks from darkness to darkness. Mark that as reason #485 I’m glad I live where I live. On … Continue reading
Sunday Scraps 53
1. BEAUTY: One mom, Eleni Gage, writes about how she pierced her infant’s ears and wound up on the receiving end of a whole slew of comments ranging from “female genital mutilation!” to accusations of class warfare. 2. REDDIT: Pretty … Continue reading →
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