**The Rise and Impact of Political Memes in the Digital Age** ### Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital world, memes have become a powerful tool of political discourse. With the rise of social media, figures like Vice President JD Vance have found themselves at the center of viral trends, often in ways they could not have anticipated. Recently, absurdly edited images […]
# The Enduring Power of Handwriting in Art and Literature Handwriting—one of humanity’s oldest forms of expression—continues to captivate us. Its personal, imperfect strokes convey emotion and character in ways digital fonts cannot replicate. In a recent essay for the *Los Angeles Review of Books*, poet Anne Carson explores handwriting through the lens of art, analyzing the work of the […]
# The Power of Reawakening Our Perception: “Science/Fiction – A Non-History of Plants” In a world increasingly shaped by rapid industrialization and digital distractions, human perception has evolved to filter out much of our surroundings to conserve energy. This phenomenon, as explored by Russian critic Viktor Shklovsky in his 1917 text *Art as Technique*, suggests that we move through life […]
# The Unbelievable Tale of “Cheetozard”: A Cheeto Puff That Sold for Nearly $90,000 In a surprising turn of events, a simple cheese puff shaped like a popular Pokémon character, Charizard, has become an internet sensation. Dubbed **“Cheetozard,”** this uniquely shaped Cheeto recently sold at an auction for a whopping **$87,840**. The sale, which took place on **March 2, 2024**, […]
# Bordalo II’s *IRRÉVERSIBLE*: Art Crafted from Waste That Addresses Environmental Concerns ## Introduction Art has consistently served as a potent channel for social critique, and in recent times, environmental issues have increasingly emerged as prominent themes in artistic endeavors. Portuguese street artist Bordalo II (born Artur Bordalo) is distinguished for his impactful, oversized sculptures fashioned from discarded items. His […]
# **Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Lander Achieves Successful Moon Landing, Signifying a Milestone in Lunar Exploration** A remarkable achievement in the field of space exploration has been realized as **Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander** successfully landed on the Moon. This event represents the first fully successful lunar landing executed by a commercial entity—an achievement that will facilitate future private missions […]
# The Importance of Artist Workspaces: Inspiration, Creativity, and Community Artist workspaces are more than just places where artworks are created—they are environments that shape creativity, influence artistic practice, and foster community. Whether it’s a private home studio, a shared collective space, or a university setting, the workspace plays a foundational role in an artist’s process. In this article, we […]
# **Su Yu-Xin’s “Searching the Sky for Gold”: An Exploration of Color, Materiality, and Landscape** ## **Introduction** In her latest exhibition, *Searching the Sky for Gold*, Taiwanese-born, Los Angeles-based artist **Su Yu-Xin** challenges conventional perceptions of color while shedding light on its material and historical significance. Currently on view at the **Orange County Museum of Art**, the exhibition highlights her […]
# **Millie Bobby Brown Addresses Public Criticism of Young Women’s Looks** At only 21 years old, actress **Millie Bobby Brown** has already spent over a decade in the limelight. Starting her career as a child actress, the *Stranger Things* star has literally matured in front of millions. Unfortunately, this level of exposure has made her a frequent target for harsh […]
# Brooklyn Museum Layoffs Spark Outrage and Protests More than 150 people gathered outside the Brooklyn Museum on March 6 to protest upcoming layoffs at the institution. The demonstration was organized by two unions representing museum workers: UAW Local 2110 and DC 37 Local 1502. Protesters voiced their anger over 47 job cuts that are slated to take effect on […]