Modern society tends to shy away from thoughts of death, viewing them as depressing and morbid. We are often captivated by the illusion that we can remain young forever and that life will continue endlessly.In...
What makes us human? Fundamentally, symbolic behaviours like language, art, and morality make us human. Homo sapiens have demonstrated this capacity for at least 80,000 years. However, Neanderthals, a distinct species of Homo sapiens, were thought...
Automatism is a technique that Surrealist artists often employ as a way to bypass logical reasoning and tap into the subconscious mind. This method involves creating art spontaneously without premeditation, allowing thoughts and images to...
We are at a unique point in history—a moment when machine intelligence is beginning to surpass our own. We increasingly turn to AI for answers or to perform complex or time-consuming tasks. While AI is a...
A Canadian researcher named Robert G. Haliburton discovered that various ancient cultures around the world celebrated a similar festival around the end of October and early November. Of particular interest is the fact that these...
Welcome to a new blog series entitled “No A.I. ~ Digital Art Unveiled" In this series, Christian takes a behind-the-scenes look at his digital artwork. A visual journey to uncover the process behind his photo composites;...
In this age, with so many technological advancements, it is essential to distinguish between digital Art and AI-generated artwork. Admittedly, the distinction can be blurry at times, but it is worth discussing the topic generally....
I feel that nostalgia is a powerful force in the human psyche. In the same way art is… when they combine, the scope of emotion is broadened. We witness frozen moments in time, and so...
William was an apple farmer who had a passion for photography. He would capture images on metal plates, known as Tintypes. Being a crafty fellow, he made his own plates by creating a photographic emulsion that...
The symbolism of the crow is found in nearly every culture around the world. Its spiritual meaning can be benevolent or mischievous, with every characteristic in between. Its black colour is at the core of...
Thalassophobia is the fear of deep bodies of water, not of water itself but the fear of emptiness beneath the waves or being far from shore. This primal fear may be an inherent part of the...
When we listen to a song we like and enjoy its melody, it evokes a certain feeling in us. In phenomenology, this feeling is called "Noema," which is an object of thought. If we shift our...