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Graphic design
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Six great reads: Iran's social media memes, an abandoned department store and a 1,200-year-old record of cherry blossoms

Iran effectively uses memes and AI-generated content to engage Western audiences despite internet restrictions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Viral victory: Iran is beating the land of tech bros in the social media wars

Iran excels in social media engagement, using humor and creativity to challenge the West despite domestic internet restrictions.
Graphic design
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Six great reads: Iran's social media memes, an abandoned department store and a 1,200-year-old record of cherry blossoms

Iran effectively uses memes and AI-generated content to engage Western audiences despite internet restrictions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Viral victory: Iran is beating the land of tech bros in the social media wars

Iran excels in social media engagement, using humor and creativity to challenge the West despite domestic internet restrictions.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
21 hours ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

How AI and education are shaping the future of aesthetics

Aesthetic inspiration is social and collective, but aesthetic results are deeply personal. What works for one face, skin type, or bone structure won't always work for another.
Healthcare
#friendship
fromBustle
12 hours ago
Social media marketing

Inject Whimsy Into Your Friendships With The "First Follower Theory"

Social media marketing
fromBustle
12 hours ago

Inject Whimsy Into Your Friendships With The "First Follower Theory"

An audacious friend is essential for embracing whimsical ideas and creating exciting, supportive friendships.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.
#ai
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I've lived in China for over 10 years and saw the OpenClaw craze unfold. The West needs to keep up.

AI tools like OpenClaw are transforming small businesses in China, supported by government initiatives and a growing microeconomy.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Influencer dubbed 'Sam Altman's worst nightmare' goes viral for breaking ChatGPT's brain, over and over again

AI's reliability is questioned as viral videos expose its frequent mistakes, leading to growing anti-AI sentiment among Gen Z.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Building AI bots becomes the latest viral craze in China

OpenClaw AI bots, known as little lobsters, are gaining popularity in China for their ability to perform tasks like managing schedules and answering emails.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I've lived in China for over 10 years and saw the OpenClaw craze unfold. The West needs to keep up.

AI tools like OpenClaw are transforming small businesses in China, supported by government initiatives and a growing microeconomy.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Influencer dubbed 'Sam Altman's worst nightmare' goes viral for breaking ChatGPT's brain, over and over again

AI's reliability is questioned as viral videos expose its frequent mistakes, leading to growing anti-AI sentiment among Gen Z.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Building AI bots becomes the latest viral craze in China

OpenClaw AI bots, known as little lobsters, are gaining popularity in China for their ability to perform tasks like managing schedules and answering emails.
#social-media
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Mental health

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Shocking: Parents think their teens spend too much time on TikTok, a new study reveals

Parents are more concerned about teens' TikTok usage than teens themselves, with 44% of parents worried compared to 28% of teens.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
1 week ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Mental health
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.
Film
fromKotaku
6 days ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Shocking: Parents think their teens spend too much time on TikTok, a new study reveals

Parents are more concerned about teens' TikTok usage than teens themselves, with 44% of parents worried compared to 28% of teens.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
1 week ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: Why brand builders are back in fashion

CPG companies are shifting focus from performance marketers to brand builders in their hiring practices.
fromVulture
1 day ago

Everything Charli XCX Is Bored of Right Now

I think the dance floor is dead, so now we're making rock music. If I'd made another album that felt more dance-leaning, it would have felt really hard, really sad.
London music
Typography
fromFast Company
1 day ago

For her 'Confessions' sequel, Madonna takes Helvetica to the club

Madonna announced her new album Confessions on a Dance Floor II, featuring diverse typography and a dance-pop sound, set for release on July 3.
Film
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Hudson Williams dancing to Bonnie Tyler's 'Holding Out For A Hero' has the internet melting down - Queerty

Peloton's new ad featuring Hudson Williams went viral, prompting fan suggestions for alternative soundtracks and creative edits on social media.
#canva
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Canva is officially 'an AI platform with design tools'

Canva is transforming from a design platform with AI tools to an AI platform with design tools, enhancing user experience and capabilities.
fromTNW | Anthropic
15 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Canva and Anthropic launch Claude Design for AI-powered visual creation

Canva and Anthropic launched Claude Design, enabling users to create editable visuals from text descriptions using AI technology.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Canva is officially 'an AI platform with design tools'

Canva is transforming from a design platform with AI tools to an AI platform with design tools, enhancing user experience and capabilities.
#trump
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 days ago

Illustrator Spotlight: Nicholas Moegly

Nicholas Moegly creates moody, dark, and nostalgic imagery reflecting his experiences in small-town America.
Television
fromForbes
2 days ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
London food
fromianVisits
2 days ago

First look inside the new V&A East Museum

A new architecturally distinctive V&A building in East London features a sculptural design inspired by fashion and Japanese concepts of space.
Berlin
fromabc7.com
2 days ago

teamLab Borderless in Tokyo is a feast for the eyes

Visitors describe teamLab Borderless in Tokyo as an ever-changing, immersive art experience that transcends traditional boundaries.
Cocktails
fromBustle
3 days ago

TikTok's "Aperol Spritz" Nails Are Buzzing For Summer

Aperol spritz nails are a trendy manicure style featuring bright orange-toned red shades, perfect for spring and summer.
Psychology
fromBustle
4 days ago

The Viral "Chair Theory" Will Help You Find Your People

Chair theory helps identify where you belong socially by recognizing who invites you to their table and who does not.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

V&A East collection review a dazzling wealth of inspiration to fire up the geniuses of the future

A new sculpture in east London reflects youth culture but risks oversimplifying individual differences, while the museum's collection celebrates cultural diversity.
#gen-z
fromDeadline
2 days ago
Media industry

Former Disney & Discovery Exec Carolina Lightcap Launches ShowUp Studios To Create Gen Z Content On YouTube & TikTok

fromDeadline
2 days ago
Media industry

Former Disney & Discovery Exec Carolina Lightcap Launches ShowUp Studios To Create Gen Z Content On YouTube & TikTok

Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.
#donald-trump
Social media marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
14 hours ago

From inspirational quotes to depicting himself as Jesus, see how Trump's social media posts have evolved since 2009

Donald Trump's social media presence has evolved from benign posts to a controversial and combative persona, significantly impacting public discourse.
Social media marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
14 hours ago

From inspirational quotes to depicting himself as Jesus, see how Trump's social media posts have evolved since 2009

Donald Trump's social media presence has evolved from benign posts to a controversial and combative persona, significantly impacting public discourse.
Media industry
fromObserver
18 hours ago

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Petal passion, super-surreal Polaroids and Billy Childish's California the week in art

Kettle's Yard showcases artists' floral passion, while other exhibitions feature diverse contemporary art themes and historical reflections on trauma and beauty.
Graphic design
Branding is crucial in the AI market due to low product differentiation, with visual identities evolving to create a friendly and distinct appeal.
Photography
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Martha Cooper photographed graffiti's origins. Decades later, she's still at it.

Martha Cooper's retrospective showcases her pioneering work in documenting graffiti and urban culture over six decades.
fromAxios
2 days ago

Scoop: Trump discussed "Jesus" meme with Bill Pulte before posting it, sources say

Trump's Sunday post came at a particularly provocative time for a meme widely interpreted as Trump portraying himself as Jesus, healing the sick. It was Easter Sunday for Eastern Orthodox Christians.
US politics
Digital life
fromFortune
2 days ago

Meet the millennial and Gen Z 'attention activists' who are trying desperately to unplug from their phones | Fortune

A movement is emerging among millennials and Gen Z to reduce screen time and promote real-life interactions over digital distractions.
Marketing
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
10 hours ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
Arts
Graphic design
fromColossal
2 days ago

NEVERCREW Explores Our Tenuous Relationship with Nature in Huge Murals

NEVERCREW's murals highlight the disconnect between urban life and nature, emphasizing the need for empathy towards the environment.
Marketing
fromThedrum
4 days ago

Fanta goes 'Too Dark' with Halloween Snapchat-led campaign

Fanta launches a Halloween campaign targeting teens with a focus on engagement and co-creation using Snapchat and dark-themed content.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

What San Francisco's AI billboards say about the state of the industry

San Francisco's billboards reflect a booming AI industry focused on practical applications, largely ignoring safety and governance issues.
fromArtnet News
2 days ago

7 New Art Books to Step Into Spring | Artnet News

Casa Kahlo offers an unprecedented look into the famed Mexican painter's family home, Casa Roja, which stands just blocks away from Casa Azul in Mexico City. Kahlo would retreat to Casa Roja when Casa Azul got crazy.
Arts
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Grayson Perry Has Seen the Future review some of these insights into AI are just mindblowing

Artificial intelligence's impact on relationships and society is explored through personal stories and expert insights in Grayson Perry's documentary.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Why brands can't stop acting like reply guys and jumping into viral comment threads on social media

Brands are increasingly engaging in social media replies to drive interaction and remain culturally relevant.
Arts
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

AI Crowns the Most Beautiful Artworks of All Time for World Art Day

DAIVID's AI ranked The Birth of Venus as the world's most beautiful painting based on emotional responses to art.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Can Puck reinvent news for the influencer age?

Puck combines influencer economy incentives with traditional journalism, offering equity and revenue sharing to its star reporters.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Your article about AI doesn't need AI art

The New Yorker uses AI-generated art, raising questions about artistic integrity and the role of human creativity in the process.
fromColossal
2 days ago

Masha Foya's Airy Illustrations Embrace the Universality of Emotions

Masha Foya summons moments of joy and surprise through her dreamlike illustrations, portraying spaces and individuals in emotional or experiential states that merge into a single living being.
Arts
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

There's Something Very Dark About a Lot of Those Viral AI Fruit Videos

"I've spent a lot of time looking at the comment sections on these videos actually, and it does not seem like bots. I clicked on people's profiles, these are real profiles, thousands of followers, no signs of inorganic activity. People just like it."
Television
Typography
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

"That's 8 inches or more, sweetie": This gay Tiktoker's guide to catching print is going viral - Queerty

Catching print is a dating tactic to assess men's anatomy without physical intimacy.
#tiktok
Social media marketing
fromMashable
2 days ago

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

TikTok is perceived by teens as a major distraction, negatively impacting sleep and productivity more than Instagram and Snapchat.
Social media marketing
fromWWD
4 days ago

Beauty Brands Are Heavily Reliant on Paid Content for TikTok Growth, Data Shows

Paid content significantly drives TikTok views growth for beauty brands, with most top brands relying heavily on sponsored content.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
2 days ago

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

TikTok is perceived by teens as a major distraction, negatively impacting sleep and productivity more than Instagram and Snapchat.
Social media marketing
fromWWD
4 days ago

Beauty Brands Are Heavily Reliant on Paid Content for TikTok Growth, Data Shows

Paid content significantly drives TikTok views growth for beauty brands, with most top brands relying heavily on sponsored content.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump tweets, penguins and human-sized chess: NGV unveils blockbuster 2026 Triennial

Jenny Holzer's artwork WTF reflects chaos in digital conversation and explores themes of truth and authority in contemporary society.
Social media marketing
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Co-AI-chella! AI influencers cash in on the California music festival

AI influencers are generating significant content and revenue from events like Coachella despite not being real individuals.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Art Problems: Do I Need to Go to Art Fairs?

Art fairs are optional; attendance depends on individual goals and networking strategies.
Social media marketing
fromAxios
3 days ago

The first AI-era war is a "slopaganda" battle to control memes

AI-generated content is rapidly spreading propaganda, making it easier for influencers to adopt conspiracy theories.
#art
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Art, sex, nature: why is everything sold to us as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself?

Art should be valued for its own sake, not merely for its utilitarian benefits or health claims.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Art, sex, nature: why is everything sold to us as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself?

Art should be valued for its own sake, not merely for its utilitarian benefits or health claims.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Steve DiBenedetto's Cosmic Sense of the Absurd

Steve DiBenedetto's paintings serve as a functional structure to help viewers navigate collective trauma.
Arts
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Painting With Blood: Who Does It and Who Collects It

Blood is used as a medium in contemporary art, challenging traditional boundaries of artistic practice.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Where Have All the Good Memes Gone?

The lyrics have a rather annoying quality to them, similar to the way that other songs like "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen, "Fireflies" by Owl City or even "Friday" by Rebecca Black did in their time - songs that gained rapid popularity and, just as quickly, sparked rapid backlash from many due to overexposure to them.
Humor
Mental health
fromBored Panda
2 months ago

"Meme God": 45 Hilarious Memes From This IG Page That Might Awaken Your Last Brain Cell

Humor and meme-based content can alleviate stress and serve as an effective, engaging tool for both personal mood relief and brand marketing.
Arts
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The world's most meme-famous painting is heading to Tate Britain

A major James McNeill Whistler retrospective, featuring around 150 works including iconic self-portraits and landscapes, opens at Tate Britain on 21 May 2026.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Art Movements: New Leaders Everywhere

Jean Cooney will become executive director of Creative Time; major museum leadership changes include Sally Tallant leaving Queens Museum, Yasha Grobman in Jerusalem, and Amy Sherald signing with CAA.
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