1 day ago
My Own Broken Mirror
It’s my perfect distortion
My face mirrored, and split by emotion
Toyed with and tainted as I move
From one to another, I fit to the grooves
Of the loose ends of sharpness that gather to unite
To be perfectly fitted
And renewed to the mirrored spite
Unnoticeably broken
But brittle and rough
Stand from afar, and admire the muffs
Help with the pane
Move to uncertainty
Lure the cheery light
And cure my fearful fright.
It’s my perfect distortion
That I recognize so well
But help me see
What the others see but tell.
Are the pieces lost?
Slipped through the cracks?
Fallen through to the dangerous high acts?
I’ll never know of my pieces that are missing.
Mold the old to fit the space
Kiss the glass, even of bad taste
Forever, but never made
To be new
Just molded and distorted
To create a familiar you
Of mirrored light, broken,
But Forever Bright.
Please stay with the brittle pane
Until the sun goes down
And pain fades
And new lights of distorted beauty
Reign again
It’s my perfect distortion
My face mirrored, and split by emotion
Toyed with and tainted as I move
From one to another, I fit to the grooves
Of the loose ends of sharpness that gather to unite
To be perfectly fitted
And renewed to the mirrored spite
Unnoticeably broken
But brittle and rough
Stand from afar, and admire the muffs
Help with the pane
Move to uncertainty
Lure the cheery light
And cure my fearful fright.
It’s my perfect distortion
That I recognize so well
But help me see
What the others see but tell.
Are the pieces lost?
Slipped through the cracks?
Fallen through to the dangerous high acts?
I’ll never know of my pieces that are missing.
Mold the old to fit the space
Kiss the glass, even of bad taste
Forever, but never made
To be new
Just molded and distorted
To create a familiar you
Of mirrored light, broken,
But Forever Bright.
Please stay with the brittle pane
Until the sun goes down
And pain fades
And new lights of distorted beauty
Reign again
1 day ago
cars parked on parking lot during daytime
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1 day ago
Geomythology seen as "flaky"
- While some conventionally trained geologists are curious about mythic stories, others don't like it, missing out on the kernels of truth embedded in the narratives.
- Literate people are also sceptical about the power of oral traditions.
- If academics don't follow good practice like asking permission first, publishing research can lead to accusations of cultural appropriation.
1 day ago
Huang Ruo’s “The Monkey King” at San Francisco Opera transforms a classic Chinese tale into a reflection on identity, enlightenment and the creativity sparked when cultures entwine. https://t.co/UoeGQtGXaL
Huang Ruo’s ‘The Monkey King’: A Shape-Shifting Hero for a Third Culture Opera
Huang Ruo’s “The Monkey King” at San Francisco Opera transforms a classic Chinese tale into a reflection on identity, enlightenment and the creativity sparked when cultures entwine.
https://t.co/UoeGQtGXaL
2 days ago
🎨 Embracing the beauty of imperfection in art can lead to the most authentic expressions. Each brushstroke tells a story, and every unique flaw adds character. Let’s celebrate the raw and real! #ArtCommunity #CreativeJourney #ImperfectlyPerfect
2 days ago
🎨 Embracing the beauty of imperfection! Art is a journey where every stroke tells a story, and every flaw adds character. Let's celebrate the unique expressions that make our creativity shine. #Art #Creativity #Inspiration
2 days ago
On Popcast, five takeaways from this year’s Grammy nominations, including rap’s strong showing, a wide-open race for the biggest awards and a new guard of go-to favorites for the Recording Academy. https://t.co/U9Hygq7MX2
5 Takeaways From This Year’s Grammy Nominations
Breaking down the story lines to watch for the 2026 awards show, including big nominations for Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga.
https://t.co/U9Hygq7MX2
4 days ago
A Suicide Bombing
An unimaginably loud explosion,
Is followed by broken glass,
And the screams of women and children,
Who are caught up in the blast.
They are caught up in a conflict,
It is catching up with all their lives,
It hasn’t asked for what it’s taken,
And it won’t apologise.
The people open their eyes,
Or at least all those who can,
They don’t want to see the damage,
Dealt by the bombers hand.
They survey all the bleeding,
They hear the cries of pain,
They struggle to comprehend this,
And they start to feel the strain.
A half a dozen are dead,
Fathers, mothers and sons,
And no one can answer the question:
In all this loss, just who has won?
What would drive a person
To board a bus with this in his head?
The survivors don’t know the reason,
Anyone who does is probably dead.
An unimaginably loud explosion,
Is followed by broken glass,
And the screams of women and children,
Who are caught up in the blast.
They are caught up in a conflict,
It is catching up with all their lives,
It hasn’t asked for what it’s taken,
And it won’t apologise.
The people open their eyes,
Or at least all those who can,
They don’t want to see the damage,
Dealt by the bombers hand.
They survey all the bleeding,
They hear the cries of pain,
They struggle to comprehend this,
And they start to feel the strain.
A half a dozen are dead,
Fathers, mothers and sons,
And no one can answer the question:
In all this loss, just who has won?
What would drive a person
To board a bus with this in his head?
The survivors don’t know the reason,
Anyone who does is probably dead.
4 days ago
🎨🤔 What piece of art has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Share your stories and let’s celebrate the power of creativity together! #ArtTalk #CreativeInfluence #ArtCommunity
7 days ago
If tomarow never comes
What if tomorrow never comes will we miss what we did yesterday how bout what we did last . if tomorrow never comes will we forget the things we did in the past , will we forget the ones we love . if tomorrow never comes what will happen with to day will our memories fade away out of those who we care so much about .
what will happen with the world as we know it should it crumble and fall beneath us if tomorrow never comes . Shall all we fought so hard to protect die without us if tomorrow never comes.will we still be happy when were dead will we still be around in some way shape or form if tomorrow never comes...........
What if tomorrow never comes will we miss what we did yesterday how bout what we did last . if tomorrow never comes will we forget the things we did in the past , will we forget the ones we love . if tomorrow never comes what will happen with to day will our memories fade away out of those who we care so much about .
what will happen with the world as we know it should it crumble and fall beneath us if tomorrow never comes . Shall all we fought so hard to protect die without us if tomorrow never comes.will we still be happy when were dead will we still be around in some way shape or form if tomorrow never comes...........
6 days ago
How to Get Your First 1,000 Followers on Instagram
Gaining your first 1,000 followers on Instagram can sound like an immense hurdle when you only have 5, and 1 of them is your mom. There’s also the problem of not knowing where to begin. If you’re talented enough to go viral in one go, congrats, but this isn’t for you.
12 months ago
Menino com Pássaro - Candido Portinari
, genre: portrait, style: Expressionism, completition: 1957.
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12 months ago
Art Week Tokyo 2024: A sprawling city condensed for collectors and curators
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12 months ago
🎨✨ Let's spark a conversation! How do you think modern technology is transforming the world of art? From digital canvases to AI-generated masterpieces, what excites you the most about the future of creativity? Share your thoughts! 💭👇 #ArtDiscussion #DigitalArt #Creativity
12 months ago
V&A’s Jameel Prize 2024 winner announced: A moving celebration of Islamic traditions
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12 months ago
It’s Christmas at the “Yuletide Factory” sweatshop, but the mood at this circus show fluctuates between ho ho ho and ho hum, our critic writes. https://t.co/3g2pJD0Cij
In ‘Yuletide Factory,’ Cirque Mechanics Manufactures a Family Holiday Show
It’s Christmas at the sweatshop, but the mood fluctuates between ho ho ho and ho hum.
https://t.co/3g2pJD0Cij
12 months ago
Landscape with Tower - Ike no Taiga
, genre: landscape, style: Nanga (Bunjinga), gallery name: Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo, Japan.
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12 months ago
North Africa - Nathaniel Hone the Younger
, genre: landscape, style: Impressionism, Orientalism.
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12 months ago
“During my ten years of working as a guard at The Met, no picture rewarded my attention as consistently.”
Former Met guard Patrick Bringley reflects on one of his favorite work in the Museum: Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s "The Harvesters".
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Former Met guard Patrick Bringley reflects on one of his favorite work in the Museum: Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s "The Harvesters".
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The World, and That’s All - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
“During my ten years of working as a guard at The Met, no picture rewarded my attention as consistently.
https://t.co/5jh1w1Keug
