I was asked to write about “tradition” in art – then this happened.

Featured Artwork: Mother Embrace by Kate Ahn. Available for purchase on Minted.com The importance of “tradition” in art. An outdated model. In reference to art, I believe “tradition” often acts as a stand in for “mythology” or “religion”. Art is often used to gauge the values of the era in which it was created. “Tradition” … Continue reading I was asked to write about “tradition” in art – then this happened.

Want to Save the Humanities? Bring out the Skulls — Cheers!

The Covid-19 crisis is a chicken with its head off, bounding its crazy path to who knows where. For now, the experts aren’t willing to venture predictions about very much, including how long the disease will rage, what its mortality profile will turn out to be, whether warmer temperatures will stop it in its tracks, … Continue reading Want to Save the Humanities? Bring out the Skulls — Cheers!