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City Pop is the genre of the future from the past
You might have heard it before, but what makes it so interesting? Mariya Takeuchi, one of Japan's most influential pop-funk artists that...

Sidney T.
Feb 3, 20213 min read
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Studio Ghibli: Mastery in Animated Storytelling
How a humble, ivy-laden studio in Koganei, Tokyo, and a bespectacled genius set a new standard for the animation industry. “I do believe...

Sidney T.
Jan 23, 20213 min read
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The Art of the Breakup Song
If you have spent any time on the internet in the last week then you are probably currently being haunted by Olivia Rodrigo’s Driving...

Georgia Balmer
Jan 17, 20215 min read
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Is a breakthrough on the horizon? Get a taste of Korean cinema.
Director Bong Joon-ho made cinematic history at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2019 as he took home 4 awards for Parasite, the first...

Sidney T.
Jan 13, 20214 min read
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2020: The Year of Emerging Protest Art
"Peace and Justice 1963-2020" by Lisa Gilyard Rivers It's definitely been one heck of a year. For some of us, this was the year of...

Nhi Nguyen
Jan 10, 20212 min read
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Setting Artistic New Year’s Resolutions- and how to stick to them
Now that we are a week into the new year, most of us have probably given up on our new year’s resolutions, or maybe I’m just looking for...

Georgia Balmer
Jan 6, 20214 min read
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It's Time to Embrace the Roaring 2020s!
It’s safe to say we haven’t had the swinging start to the roaring 20s that we might have liked. We might have embraced the pandemic...

Georgia Balmer
Dec 20, 20204 min read
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The Nostalgic joy of Christmas Music
For those that celebrate, there is nothing truly as overhyped as Christmas day. By the time the 25th rolls around the stores have been...

Georgia Balmer
Dec 13, 20204 min read
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Book Recommendations for Holiday Break
With the holidays rapidly approaching, many of us might find ourselves with some unprecedented downtime. What better way to spend a...

Isabell Sliwinski
Dec 12, 20203 min read
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10 Quick and easy crafts for the gift giving season!
With the holidays inching near us, it’s important to safely execute gift-shopping for your loved ones. This doesn’t mean you have to...

Nhi Nguyen
Dec 6, 20202 min read
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The Evolution of Fashion
I did a blog post similar to this one about music, and thought that fashion would be a great one to write about as well! So let's dive...

Priya Bisht
Nov 22, 20204 min read
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A Look Into the Symbolism Behind the Native American's Artistic Heritage
With November being Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving coming up--Native American culture is as important as ever. Art and...

Nhi Nguyen
Nov 20, 20203 min read
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Neurological Benefits of Coloring
Whose favorite part of kindergarden wasn't coloring? A global childhood pastime, we can attribute some of the brightest days of our early...

Isabell Sliwinski
Nov 19, 20202 min read
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Modern horror movies-what makes them scary?
With films like ‘Hereditary,’ ‘Get Out,’ and ‘Parasite’ breaking Oscar records; we wonder what makes these modern horror films so...

Nhi Nguyen
Nov 11, 20203 min read
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How Has Music Evolved?
From practically the beginning of time, to present, music has been a part of this world. It may have began as chants, hymns, or simply...

Priya Bisht
Nov 4, 20203 min read
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What does Andy Warhol's 15 minutes of fame look like in 2020?
In a world of 24-hour news cycles, viral social media moments and tabloid dominance, Andy Warhol’s belief that we can all achieve 15...

Georgia Balmer
Nov 1, 20206 min read
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Intention In Contemporary Art
Motive is as elusive to determine for the observer as it is for the observer to determine the feeling an artist has while creating a...

Jonathan Lavoie
Oct 29, 20202 min read
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So virtual art. How do we make the best of it?
This is probably not going to be your first or last blog related to quarantine. The fact is that, while businesses are beginning to open...

Nhi Nguyen
Oct 25, 20202 min read
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Is Banksy still relevant in 2020?
It’s hard to find a tourist shop in Britain that doesn’t sell a single Banksy print, or at least a Banksy mug. The elusive artist is...

Georgia Balmer
Oct 21, 20204 min read
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Which Type of Acrylic Paint Is Best For You?
Come along! and gain a further understanding of acrylics: Professional Grade: Deepest pigmentation, best available, best purchase, finest...
jbmonee89
Oct 18, 20201 min read
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How to Live A More Sustainable Lifestyle, Artistically Of Course
Climate change. Global warming. Yes, these concepts are real. And yes, you have the power to change it! Every year, Earth continues to...

Priya Bisht
Oct 15, 20202 min read
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Should you make the switch to digital art?
With 2020 being hit by Covid-19 and other related dramatics, many artists find themselves in a hunch for what next step to take to...

Nhi Nguyen
Oct 11, 20202 min read
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Tips For Using Procreate
As you all probably know, many people have made the switch from pencil and paper to tablet and stylist! Digital art is all the rage, with...

Priya Bisht
Oct 7, 20202 min read
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Is a Banana Taped to the Wall Truly Art?
Cattelan’s rendition of the socioeconomic parody portrayed through a banana—which some may regard as a rather comical fruit—is a...

Isabell Sliwinski
Oct 7, 20202 min read
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