This article was submitted in response to May 2018's Your Turn prompt. Painted in 1889 by Vincent van Gogh, The Starry Night is one of the most recognized paintings in the history of Western culture. When I was thinking of color and art, my mind immediately thought of … [Read more...]
Classic Reconsidered: Jazz
This month's Shop Talk column was all about abstract art, so for this month's Recommending Reading, we're looking to a classic book in the same genre: Henri Matisse's Jazz. Matisse was a legendary artist who lived and worked in the first half of the twentieth century. According … [Read more...]
In Defense of Watching Paint Dry
Have you ever committed—I mean really committed—to watching paint dry? Have you ever turned off your various Internet-enabled devices, cleared your calendar, put in some ear plugs, and plopped yourself down in front of a freshly painted wall on a lazy Sunday afternoon? No? Me … [Read more...]
How Will Virtual Reality Change the Future?
It’s a common trope that young people understand new technology better than older folks—just think about teaching your grandparents how to use a smartphone—so it’s time for you to tell us what you think is ahead for virtual reality by answering this question: … [Read more...]
Not Your Mama’s Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n63fQx16KGU One form of virtual reality is 360 video. This technology lets you look around wherever you want, using special cameras to film in every direction. … [Read more...]