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fromColossal
2 days ago

Tenderly Crocheted Sculptures by Caitlin McCormack Contend with Existential Dread

Caitlin McCormack’s crocheted skeletal animals and plants reflect a speculative future post-environmental catastrophe, warning about the present disconnect between humans and nature.
Artificial intelligence
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 days ago

Alice in Borderland Season 3 Teaser Teases Final Game and Twisted New Challenges | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The teaser wastes no time in dropping viewers straight back into the psychological chaos that has become a hallmark of the series.
Television
from48 hills
5 days ago

Melding real with absurd, Tamera Avery's paintings grapple with the world's decay - 48 hills

"It is important to me to have a connection with my subjects. The connection helps me to intuitively move through the process. I combine these photographs with found images to create an initial collage and then I sit with it for months, or years, changing and manipulating it over time."
Artificial intelligence
fromWGB
2 weeks ago

The Alters Review - Unique Clones and Existential Dilemmas

"11 Bit Studios continues its legacy of thought-provoking games with 'The Alters', exploring themes of morality and self-identity amid a hostile alien survival scenario."
Video games
#stephen-king
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Don't Be Surprised If The Life of Chuck Breaks You

The Life of Chuck juxtaposes an unfolding disaster with human resilience amid chaos.
Stephen King's adaptation explores themes of existential despair and the human condition.
The story reveals how the ordinary persists even during extraordinary calamities.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Don't Be Surprised If The Life of Chuck Breaks You

The Life of Chuck juxtaposes an unfolding disaster with human resilience amid chaos.
Stephen King's adaptation explores themes of existential despair and the human condition.
The story reveals how the ordinary persists even during extraordinary calamities.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

You might find it scary': artist Huma Bhabha squares up to Giacometti with wellies, skulls and teeth

Huma Bhabha's exhibition at the Barbican merges her works with Giacometti, exploring themes of existential angst and decay.
#music
SF music
fromKqed
4 months ago

Review: St. Vincent's Intimate Show at Grace Cathedral | KQED

St. Vincent's concert featured a minimalist approach, allowing for deep reflection on life's complexities through her music and humor.
SF music
fromKqed
4 months ago

Review: St. Vincent's Intimate Show at Grace Cathedral | KQED

St. Vincent's concert featured a minimalist approach, allowing for deep reflection on life's complexities through her music and humor.
fromVG247
2 months ago

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 review: avoir le coup de foudre

The impasto technique in painting parallels the RPG's approach where layered experiences create a richer and more textured narrative within a grim, artistic world.
Video games
fromVulture
2 months ago

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Gave Ryan Coogler's Villain a New Life

Inspiration for Coogler's upcoming film, Sinners, comes from Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, particularly its villain Wolf, mirroring qualities of Sinners 's antagonist, Remmick.
Film
fromDefector
3 months ago

Tech CEO: Do Not Say To Me That I Was Not Just Assassinated By The Jackal | Defector

Deep Prasad, CEO of GenMat, experienced a harrowing encounter in San Francisco where he felt certain his life was threatened by gunfire. Law enforcement dismissed it as "fireworks" which he vehemently refuted.
SF politics
#severance
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Daily Cartoon: Friday, February 28th

The resurgence of split personality themes in media reflects contemporary societal anxieties and existential questions.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Daily Cartoon: Friday, February 28th

The resurgence of split personality themes in media reflects contemporary societal anxieties and existential questions.
fromPitchfork
4 months ago

Kelora: Sleepers

Their latest album, Sleepers, urges listeners to confront the disorienting tension of sleep and dreams while highlighting life's impermanence with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics.
London music
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Viagra Boys unveil new song "Uno II"

Viagra Boys' new song "Uno II" is inspired by vocalist Sebastian Murphy's Italian greyhound and explores themes of existential dread through innovative instrumentation.
Music
fromIndieWire
6 months ago

'What We Do in the Shadows' Finale Revels in a Silly-Brilliant Ending for a Silly-Brilliant Series

In a revealing conversation, showrunner Paul Simms reflects on his son's surprising question about boredom with life, leading to deeper insights about change and eternal characters.
Film
Writing
fromKqed
8 months ago

'Memoir of a Snail,' a Stop-Motion Charmer, Examines the Shells We Build Around Us

'Memoir of a Snail' uniquely blends stop-motion animation with profound themes of memory and life lessons, showcased through Grace's poignant story.
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