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X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-24 18:20
At its best, protest is a kind of art, framing its messages in street theatre and visual tableaux. This art form has its own motifs and canonical images—and it is flourishing https://t.co/d78kcm2rPP ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-24 12:10
Making an impression on the streets is an art https://t.co/1NtSpCjQz8 ...
The Art of Creativity in the Age of AI | Jasmine Sefakor Nutor | TEDxAshesiUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-22 16:02
I would like to begin my presentation to you with a proposal. A proposal of a new Adinka symbol. Now to all those who do not know what an Adinka symbol is, they are ancient symbols carved by the Aans, an ethnic group in Ghana.They've gained the traction and stood the test of time by their ability to convey complex thoughts and philosophical ideas through seemingly simple symbols. Let's take the Sofa for example. This signifies learning from the past.The bird's posture illustrates the balance between looking ...
Transforming Trauma | Katinka Hajas | TEDxKienitzer Street
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-22 15:59
Artistic Exploration of Inner World - The presentation explores the subtle connections between material spaces and the inner world of people, focusing on artwork related to therapy experiences [1] - The artist approaches the idea of inner space, where things happen that can only be sensed and felt but not clearly seen [2] - The artist uses personal experiences, scientific ideas, and cultural references as inspiration during the therapy period [1] - The artist's work explores traumatic imprints as empty spots on a map, impacting life unexpectedly [5] - The artist uses materials like lead to represent the emotional weight of inner wounds and their impact on balance [6][8] - The artist's watercolor series, "Landing on the Soft Side," represents a calm after a storm and a release of strong feelings during therapy [9][11] Scientific and Psychological Concepts - The presentation references mirror neurons and their role in empathy and understanding others' feelings [12][13] - The artist connects the naming of inner states to Tibetan Buddhism, facilitating inner work [9][10] Artistic Process and Meaning - The artist's works often precede conscious understanding, revealing inner states before they can be articulated [22] - The artist acknowledges the presence of an unknown, uncontrollable part within us that quietly organizes the work [23]
When Reality Bites | Sijaa Rose | TEDxAGBSKochi
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-22 15:58
[Music] Hi, I'm Sarah Rose. I'm an actor by profession and artist by passion. Thank you for inviting me here and I'm here to talk about the art of portraying life when reality bites.The truth is I didn't want to be an actor. Acting was not my dream and thanks to my mom because of her initial effort. I happened to be an actor.Now like every Indian parent and their obsession of their kids to be you know an allrounder, I was also sent to this dance class, music class, um instruments you know and self-defense c ...
Beyond the Performance, the Infinite Life of Art | Swathy Narayanan | TEDxAGBSKochi
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-22 15:57
Art and Performance - A dancer's body, soul, and breath are tuned to transform into dance during a performance [1] - A dance performance is more than just entertainment; it's a symphony of the dancer's body, mind, thoughts, emotions, the stage, lights, audience, and their reactions [1] - Dance transforms from an instrument to art, passing to the audience [1] - In classical art forms like Kuchipudi, instruments such as the mridangam, flute, and veena support the performance [1] - Abhinaya (acting) is crucial in dance, expressing emotions through the face, similar to everyday life [2][3] Kuchipudi and Art Form - Kuchipudi's poses have unique characteristics, with movements flowing asymmetrically across the stage [1] - Tribhangi, a technique in Kuchipudi involving bends and curves, enhances the beauty of asymmetrical movements [1] - Life, like dance, is not a straight road but has bends, twists, and turns, with imperfections and asymmetries [1] Infinite Life of Art - Art has an afterlife, continuing in the audience's mind even after the performance ends [3] - Art possesses the capacity to transform and has healing power, making it a powerful process [3] - An artist's achievement lies in the art form resonating and remaining in the audience's mind [3]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-22 11:20
The Louvre has been targeted before—most famously in 1911, when the “Mona Lisa” was stolen—but not on this scale. In Paris, minds are focusing on what went wrong and how to stop it happening again https://t.co/tIx6443bZC ...
X @OpenSea
OpenSea· 2025-10-21 22:22
RT Zigmarillion (@zigmarillion)Public mint is live now!N3tw0rk 4rtBesides the normal palettes there are very rare unique 1/1 pieces that honors this community , art and culture.A spoiler for one, is this little falla. Seems familiar? @XCOPYARTLink👇 https://t.co/cB9ddP2qsc ...