December 2009
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On art and beauty
(via homeofthevain) No matter how keenly, how admirably, a story, a piece of music, a picture is discussed and analyzed, there will be minds that remain blank and spines that remain unkindled. A poor man is robbed of his overcoat; another poor fellow is turned into a beetle — so what? There is no rational answer to so what. We can take the story apart, we can find out how the bits fit, how one...
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Frank Franzetta's Son Steals 20 Million $'s Worth... →
Hilarious sort of. Franzetta’s style was pretty thuggish too. But, eh, in an aesthetic way. Not in an IRL way. There’s a dif! (via msnetworknews)
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“Pundit decorum, rhetoric mongers, bullies, bullshit artists—they all...”
– Some thoughts about Oversharing and Artlessness, sprung from an Emily Gould painting. Right right.
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“Unless you’re a teacher, a policeman, or in the Army, those are the only real...”
– Charles Barkley (via bhard)
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Why I gave away my company to charity - Derek... →
Agreed in all respects. A very worthwhile read. jakelodwick: It’s refreshing and helpful to get such a clear and original perspective on one’s personal relationship with money. via davemorin.
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“An artist is rarely a success in life. It requires the sacrifice of one’s...”
– Alex Carnevale from this essay. Good read.
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