If you’ve seen the cult classic film Office Space, you’ll remember the line: “We need to talk about your flare.” While the movie was poking fun at mandatory flair in the workplace, it’s a perfect entry point into the world of lens flare in photography—a topic that sparks plenty of…
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From a library Request For Information card from 1976 In 18th‑century English paintings, squirrels frequently appear in portraits and genre scenes because they carried symbolic and social significance. Wealthy families often commissioned paintings that included exotic or unusual pets to reflect their refinement, education, and connection to the natural world.…
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Photography’s journey to being recognized as a fine art was long and often contentious. When the medium first emerged in the 19th century, it was largely seen as a mechanical or scientific process rather than a creative one, since the camera was viewed as doing most of the “work.” Early…
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In the fast-evolving landscape of design and advertising, the conversation around authentic intelligence (human creativity) and artificial intelligence (AI) has never been more relevant. Both forms of intelligence can coexist, but understanding their distinctions is crucial for determining how AI will either disrupt or enhance a design studio or advertising…
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The Timeless Art of Black and White Photography In a world saturated with color, there’s something undeniably captivating about monochrome images. Stripped of the hues that our eyes instinctively seek, black and white photography invites us to enter a different visual and emotional space—one brimming with artistry, emotion, and soul.…
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There’s something magnetic about artwork that feels like it was born out of a broken machine. The End of the Road poster embraces that nostalgia with a design that channels the chaotic energy of 1980s-1990s data glitch and photocopy culture. It lives in the space where analog imperfection meets digital…
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There are some phrases in life that feel like they were plucked from the collective imagination, polished until perfect, and released into the world to make life just a little bit brighter. “Happy Hour” is one of those phrases. Short, snappy, and irresistibly inviting, it carries a promise that few…
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Nestled in the sweeping expanse of the Midwest, the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is a rare and remarkable landscape. Once covering over 170 million acres across North America, tallgrass prairies now make up less than 4% of their historic range. The preserve protects one of the last great pieces of this…
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Personal Business is more than just the title of this artwork—it’s the lens through which the entire piece is experienced. The name itself suggests privacy, intention, and the unseen negotiations of ambition. This 24×36 inch poster presents two men in sharp business attire, striding confidently toward the viewer. Yet, their…
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Dirque du Soleil 
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