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Literary journals might have a stuffy reputation. But since its conception in 1998 by author Dave Eggers, McSweeney's Quarterly has been anything but, opting instead to be an endlessly mutating delivery system for writing and art. It has been a hardcover book…
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Les Dilley, ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ Art Director, Dies at 84
From 'Star Wars' to 'Alien,' 'Exorcist 3,' and countless others, Les Dilley was all over movies as an art director and production designer.
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The Sublime Superhero Art of Alex Ross Is Getting Its Own Exhibition
Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains will celebrate the renowned comics artist's Marvel and DC work at the Dunn Museum this summer.
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Last Defense Academy makes confusion part of the fun
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy starts off by asking a simple question: what happens when you pluck a handful of colorful teenagers from their homes, plop them in a state-of-the-art school filled with every convenience, then force them to fight for the…
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Tall Tales is a critique of AI — so why do people think it was made with AI?
For the past three decades, multidisciplinary artist Jonathan Zawada has produced art across various mediums: sculptures, paintings, videos, installations, and more. He's also been making visualizations with his friend Mark Pritchard, a record producer and ex…
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Samsung’s Music Frame speaker is more of a bargain at 69 percent off
Samsung may not be the first (or perhaps not even the fifth) company that springs to mind when you consider the major players in smart speakers, but it’s tough to argue with the appeal of a speaker that’s also a mountable frame. Similar to the discontinued Ik…
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Nintendo explains why it’s not called Mario Kart 9
Nintendo’s latest entry in its “ask the developer” interview series has some fun new details about the Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World. Among the many things discussed is an explanation for why the game isn’t called Mario Kart 9, despite being a sequel…
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Govee’s Pixel Lights Make My Dumb Gamer Brain a Little Too Happy
It looks good on a shelf or wall, but your favorite 8-bit artwork may not look as pretty as you want.
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AI Art Installation Swaps Diffusion for Reflection
AI art is controversial, to say the least, but usually when talking about “AI Art”, one is talking about diffusion models. This unsettling artpeice called “Latent Reflection” by [Rootkid] (video …read more
Business Insider
Met Gala tickets, which are invite-only, cost $75,000. Here's what that gets attendees.
The hefty entry fee grants Met Gala attendees a dinner and cocktails, surprise performances, and access to the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit.
Hackaday
Water Drops Serve as Canvas for Microchemistry Art
If you’re like us and you’ve been wondering where those viral videos of single water drop chemical reactions are coming from, we may have an answer. [yu3375349136], a scientist from …read more
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Google’s Veo 3 Has People Crashing Out Over AI Slop
What even is anything anymore?
Hackaday
3D Printed Spirograph Makes Art Out of Walnut
Who else remembers Spirograph? When making elaborate spiral doodles, did you ever wish for a much, much bigger version? [Fortress Fine Woodworks] had that thought, and “slapped a router onto …read more
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Bargain Hunt expert charged with terror offences
Oghenochuko Ojiri is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday, the Met Police says.
Android Central
I used Govee's pixel display, and it is fabulous
Govee's Gaming Pixel Light is a pixel grid that has limitless customizability. With a vibrant LED panel, over 150 scenes, and gorgeous pixel art, this is the best retro desk accessory around.