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Artforum
3 weeks ago
Writing

ANDREAS ANGELIDAKIS

Angelidakis's 'The Sissy Project' reclaims the term 'sissy' and intertwines Ancient Greek themes with contemporary queer expression. [ more ]
#logo-design
Logo Design Love
4 weeks ago
Graphic design

The World Games 2025 logo | Logo Design Love

The logo for The World Games 2025 was selected through a national contest, highlighting elements like the panda, Chinese knot, arrows, and world representation. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

New Chengdu World Games logo features an adorable hidden optical illusion

The new logo for The World Games 2025 integrates hidden Chinese symbols like the giant panda, hibiscus flower, and Chinese knot, aiming to attract more interest and recognition. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
3 months ago
Graphic design

New LA Clippers logo is an instant classic

The LA Clippers' new logo honors legacy while feeling fresh with a bold design.
The new Clippers logo symbolizes forward momentum with a front-facing clipper ship and references the team's focus and direction. [ more ]
Logo Design Love
4 weeks ago
Graphic design

The World Games 2025 logo | Logo Design Love

The logo for The World Games 2025 was selected through a national contest, highlighting elements like the panda, Chinese knot, arrows, and world representation. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

New Chengdu World Games logo features an adorable hidden optical illusion

The new logo for The World Games 2025 integrates hidden Chinese symbols like the giant panda, hibiscus flower, and Chinese knot, aiming to attract more interest and recognition. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
3 months ago
Graphic design

New LA Clippers logo is an instant classic

The LA Clippers' new logo honors legacy while feeling fresh with a bold design.
The new Clippers logo symbolizes forward momentum with a front-facing clipper ship and references the team's focus and direction. [ more ]
morelogo-design
BuzzFeed
1 month ago
Writing

I'm Completely Fascinated By "Third Man Syndrome," So Here Are 31 Stories From People Who Experienced It And Lived To Tell The Tale

Experiencing 'third man syndrome' involves feeling an extra presence in times of distress or near-death experiences, providing comfort or protection. [ more ]
#design
designboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago
Design

traditional korean reed broom becomes yellow woven furniture in do hyun ahn's collection

Do hyun Ahn's series pays homage to the traditional Korean reed broom, transcending its ordinary use and embodying cultural significance. [ more ]
Medium
4 months ago
UX design

Designing fortune: what can designers learn from the history of tarot?

Tarot cards can offer a framework for finding deeper meaning in design work.
Understanding the rich history of tarot can help us understand how to use them in the future. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Graphic design

The hidden meaning behind Bitcoin's leaning logo is part of a growing trend in design

Logos with angled designs have become a recent trend, with brands using specific degrees to convey symbolic meaning and evoke emotions.
Angles in logos have traditionally been used to convey visual messages, but now they are being used numerically to represent significant years or math concepts. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago
Design

traditional korean reed broom becomes yellow woven furniture in do hyun ahn's collection

Do hyun Ahn's series pays homage to the traditional Korean reed broom, transcending its ordinary use and embodying cultural significance. [ more ]
Medium
4 months ago
UX design

Designing fortune: what can designers learn from the history of tarot?

Tarot cards can offer a framework for finding deeper meaning in design work.
Understanding the rich history of tarot can help us understand how to use them in the future. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Graphic design

The hidden meaning behind Bitcoin's leaning logo is part of a growing trend in design

Logos with angled designs have become a recent trend, with brands using specific degrees to convey symbolic meaning and evoke emotions.
Angles in logos have traditionally been used to convey visual messages, but now they are being used numerically to represent significant years or math concepts. [ more ]
moredesign
#fashion
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

At the Kenya State Dinner, Jill Biden Is True Blue

Jill Biden chose to wear a gown by a Black American designer, Sergio Hudson, at the state dinner for Kenya, marking the first time she wore a gown by a Black designer at a state dinner. [ more ]
Defector
1 month ago
Writing

How Do You Compartmentalize The Spectacle? | Defector

The Met Gala dress code was 'The Garden of Time', symbolizing the theme of preservation and the passage of time through the story of J.G. Ballard's short story. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

At the Kenya State Dinner, Jill Biden Is True Blue

Jill Biden chose to wear a gown by a Black American designer, Sergio Hudson, at the state dinner for Kenya, marking the first time she wore a gown by a Black designer at a state dinner. [ more ]
Defector
1 month ago
Writing

How Do You Compartmentalize The Spectacle? | Defector

The Met Gala dress code was 'The Garden of Time', symbolizing the theme of preservation and the passage of time through the story of J.G. Ballard's short story. [ more ]
morefashion
ESPN.com
1 month ago
AC Milan

USMNT's Pulisic stars in stripes as AC Milan unveil 2024-25 home kit

AC Milan's new 2024-25 home kit pays homage to the club's traditional red-and-black stripes, featuring classic elements and a symbolic design. [ more ]
Vulture
1 month ago
Writing

Paolo Sorrentino's Parthenope Is As Beguiling As It Is Alienating

Parthenope focuses on beauty as a concept and the portrayal of its reflection in society, blending symbolism with captivating characters. [ more ]
#justice-alito
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home

The Appeal to Heaven flag, linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was flown at Justice Alito's vacation home, symbolizing support for Trump and a Christian-focused government. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

How Election Deniers Claimed the Upside-Down Flag

The upside-down American flag has evolved from a distress signal to a symbol of political protest. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home

The Appeal to Heaven flag, linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was flown at Justice Alito's vacation home, symbolizing support for Trump and a Christian-focused government. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

How Election Deniers Claimed the Upside-Down Flag

The upside-down American flag has evolved from a distress signal to a symbol of political protest. [ more ]
morejustice-alito
#trump
The Nation
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Black MAGA Is Still MAGA to the Core

Trump's Black vote strategy focuses on symbolism over substance. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Visits a Military Cemetery in France That Trump Once Snubbed

President Biden visited a WWI cemetery Trump canceled, sending a message to voters about showing up and honoring veterans. [ more ]
The Nation
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Black MAGA Is Still MAGA to the Core

Trump's Black vote strategy focuses on symbolism over substance. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Visits a Military Cemetery in France That Trump Once Snubbed

President Biden visited a WWI cemetery Trump canceled, sending a message to voters about showing up and honoring veterans. [ more ]
moretrump
KALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago
Data science

Kondor - KALTBLUT Magazine

Paying homage to the Condor through human form, attire, and expression in a majestic mountain setting. [ more ]
#power
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Too bald, too mad, too red How royal portraits get it so wrong

Portraits of influential figures symbolize power and mortality, creating a ceremonial and somewhat morbid atmosphere. [ more ]
Juxtapoz
1 month ago
Writing

Juxtapoz Magazine - The "Night Visions" of Noelia Towers on View in Miami

Towers creates paintings that act as mirrors for viewers' projections and evoke themes of departure, solitude, and instability. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Too bald, too mad, too red How royal portraits get it so wrong

Portraits of influential figures symbolize power and mortality, creating a ceremonial and somewhat morbid atmosphere. [ more ]
Juxtapoz
1 month ago
Writing

Juxtapoz Magazine - The "Night Visions" of Noelia Towers on View in Miami

Towers creates paintings that act as mirrors for viewers' projections and evoke themes of departure, solitude, and instability. [ more ]
morepower
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

The WNBA's Valkyries logo is full of clever design details

A new sports logo, like that of the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA, should be instantly memorable to resonate with fans and stand the test of time. [ more ]
Juxtapoz
1 month ago
Writing

Juxtapoz Magazine - blood compass: New Weavings by Diedrick Brackens in NYC

Diedrick Brackens's weavings create an imagined place with archetypal figures and symbols, inviting viewers to interpret the compositions and draw meaning from the works. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

Game environment design is a growing art form, reveals new book

Game art and environment design are complex and involve storytelling, symbolism, and collaboration between game designers and landscape artists. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Deborah Levy: Writing and swimming help each other'

Deborah Levy's novels are known for oddness, dreamlike scenes, and characters haunted by their past. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Writing

Betye Saar Remains Guided by the Spirit

Betye Saar's artistic practice is deeply influenced by her childhood experiences and her belief in the power of old objects with a sense of the previous owner. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
France politics

Let the Party Begin! Olympic Flame Arrives in Marseille

The Olympic flame arrived in France, beginning a 79-day relay across the country to culminate in the Paris Olympic Games. [ more ]
The Ringer
1 month ago
Cars

Why Flying Cars Are More of a Reality Than You Think

Flying cars have long been a symbol of disappointment in technology, but they may be closer to reality than expected. [ more ]
Juxtapoz
1 month ago
Design

Juxtapoz Magazine - Across the Universe: New Works by Tesfaye Urgessa in London

The paintings by Tesfaye Urgessa displayed at the Ethiopian Pavillion highlight his unique compositional development and the influence of personal experiences on his artwork. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Design

Initial Necklaces Worth Treasuring

The trend of adorning oneself with personalized initial jewelry pieces has a long history and continues to be popular in modern times. [ more ]
Design You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007
2 months ago
Web design

Where Flesh Meets Geometry in the Sculptures of Rogerio Timoteo

Rogério Timóteo merges human form with geometric shapes in sculptures, symbolizing profound concepts like eternity and stability. [ more ]
AnOther
2 months ago
Writing

Frank Lebon's Debut Book Is a Heartfelt Tribute to His Loved Ones

The debut book One Blood by Frank Lebon is an exploration of blood as a subject and metaphor, symbolizing love, health, and unity. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago
Design

spiral land art by mathieu nouhen conjures mystical undertones in rural france

Mathieu Nouhen creates a temporary land art piece called Fossile using a spiral stake arrangement inspired by fossils and mystical undertones.
The Shou Sugi Ban technique is employed to add a dense and earthy character to the land art, emphasizing the relationship between man, landscape, and time. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Thousands make silent journey across Brooklyn Bridge for annual 'Way of the Cross' tradition

Annual procession on Good Friday in NYC, led by Jonathan Fields, a convert from Judaism, has grown from 40 to thousands.
The procession symbolizes crossing a river like Moses, and highlights the growth and significance of the event over the years. [ more ]
Nature
3 months ago
OMG science

Daily briefing: Weird new electron behaviour thrills physicists

Electrons can exhibit fractional charges without external magnetic fields, potential for quantum computing.
Japanese tits display symbolic gesture to communicate with their mate, revealing understanding of symbolism in birds. [ more ]
#cultural-celebration
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Berlin

7 things you didn't know about the fabulously colourful Holi festival

Holi celebrates good triumphing over evil
Colors symbolize equality and unity [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
San Francisco

Photos: San Francisco's Lunar New Year parade celebrates the Year of the Dragon

The Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco featured a 289-foot-long golden dragon symbolizing luck, wisdom, and power.
The Year of the Dragon parade in San Francisco, the largest outside of Asia, celebrated with floats and performers, attracting record crowds. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Berlin

7 things you didn't know about the fabulously colourful Holi festival

Holi celebrates good triumphing over evil
Colors symbolize equality and unity [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
San Francisco

Photos: San Francisco's Lunar New Year parade celebrates the Year of the Dragon

The Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco featured a 289-foot-long golden dragon symbolizing luck, wisdom, and power.
The Year of the Dragon parade in San Francisco, the largest outside of Asia, celebrated with floats and performers, attracting record crowds. [ more ]
morecultural-celebration
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Fashion & style

Fit to be tied: why are bows absolutely everywhere in 2024?

The trend of wrapping items in bows, seen on TikTok, reflects the girlification of objects.
Bows remain a popular trend in 2024, with bow-stacking predicted as a major trend and featured on TikTok and fashion runways. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago
Web design

blue undulating metallic hills crown multifunctional structures by wutopia lab in shanghai

Poetic interpretation of space and form
Symbolism and historical allusions in architectural design
Embracing adaptability and flexibility in construction process [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 months ago
Design

Subversive stitch: textile shows across UK unravel histories and weave new tales

The use of Dutch wax cotton transforms gallery spaces
The exhibition confronts the colonial histories of the museum [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
4 months ago
Design

&omni chair curves into an & symbol to foster connectivity with our surroundings

The &omni chair by Boyeon Kim and Jaehan Choi combines functionality and symbolism.
The chair embodies interconnectedness and prompts contemplation on how we interact with our surroundings. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
France news

New Notre Dame rooster marks pivotal moment in cathedral's restoration

The installation of a new golden rooster on Notre Dame symbolizes resilience after the devastating fire in 2019.
The rooster contains sacred relics and is seen as a symbol of vigilance and Christ's resurrection. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Fashion & style

Is It Ever Inappropriate to Wear Red Lipstick?

Red lipstick has a long and complex history, symbolizing allure, power, and feminism.
The way red lipstick is worn and paired with other elements can convey different messages and evoke different traditions. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 weeks ago
US news

At center of Alito controversy, a flag celebrated by extremists

Extremist groups on the Christian far right are adopting the 'Appeal to Heaven' flag, symbolizing drastic action to save the republic. [ more ]
time.com
2 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

What to Know About the Trans Pride Flag

Pride flags play a crucial role in representing diverse LGBTQ+ identities and providing a sense of belonging. [ more ]
Juxtapoz
2 weeks ago
Writing

Juxtapoz Magazine - Ivy Haldeman: Notions of Slippage

Notions of 'slippage' explore tension between image and power in Ivy Haldeman's art. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Dining

Por fin, una Eurocopa para todo un continente

Edi Rama's experience of watching the 1982 World Cup highlighted the desire for connection and freedom in a repressive regime. [ more ]
Funcheap
4 days ago
Writing

The Hex And Other Stories: Artist Talk (Oakland)

Explore artist Jennifer Roberts' debut solo exhibit 'The Hex And Other Stories', unveiling her process, symbolism importance, and journey to becoming an artist. [ more ]
Juxtapoz
5 days ago
Writing

Juxtapoz Magazine - Sneak Peek: Kate Pincus-Whitney "To Live and To Dine in LA / You Taste Like Home"

Pincus-Whitney's exhibition To Live and To Dine in LA focuses on mapping culture, self, and place through food and objects. [ more ]
Apartment Therapy
5 days ago
Design

"Swancore" Is the Latest Decor Trend That's Taking Over (and It's Absolutely Gorgeous!)

Swancore is emerging as the next interior design trend, with swan motifs adding elegance and grace to decor. [ more ]
#political-activism
Slate Magazine
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

The Complicated, Disputed History of the Rainbow Flag

Rainbow colors as a symbol of LGBTQ+ identity originated as a response to political challenges, not initially as a global movement symbol. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

No pride in occupation': queer Palestinians on pink-washing' in Gaza conflict

The co-opting of LGBTQ+ symbols by the Israeli state is causing revulsion and distress among queer individuals, especially those of Palestinian descent. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

The Complicated, Disputed History of the Rainbow Flag

Rainbow colors as a symbol of LGBTQ+ identity originated as a response to political challenges, not initially as a global movement symbol. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

No pride in occupation': queer Palestinians on pink-washing' in Gaza conflict

The co-opting of LGBTQ+ symbols by the Israeli state is causing revulsion and distress among queer individuals, especially those of Palestinian descent. [ more ]
morepolitical-activism
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Maine Accepting Designs for a New State Flag

Maine is holding a contest for a new state flag design to be voted on by the public after lawmakers agree to potentially change the current state flag. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

The war in Ukraine will likely intensify this summer. Here's what to know

Incremental shifts in U.S. military aid and White House policies towards Ukraine could have lasting impacts on the conflict and region. [ more ]
Artforum
2 weeks ago
Writing

AIDAN KOCH

Aidan Koch's work in Spiral and Other Stories captures interconnectedness, contemplation, and visual storytelling through minute details and symbolic representations. [ more ]
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