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In this episode, we move from the balance of the High Renaissance to the distortions of Mannerism, and from Caravaggio’s raw drama in Rome to Rudolf II’s eccentric collections in Prague. Along the way we look at Parmigianino’s Madonna of the Long Neck, Bronzino’s polished allegor ... Show More

A basic overview of the high renaissance. Starting in Rome, and ultimately ending up at Lobkowicz Palace in Prague. 

In this episode, we explore Caravaggio's groundbreaking techniques and tumultuous life, highlighting how his dramatic use of light and realism laid the foundation for the Baroque movement. Discover how his intense emotional depth and innovative compositions revolutionized art, ma ... Show More

This episode explores the transformative power of creativity and its impact on our lives. It provides valuable insights on how to unlock your creative potential, nurture existing talents by embracing curiosity, overcome creative blocks, and find inspiration. 

Creativity... What is it? Merriam Webster says its, "the ability to create OR the quality of being creative." But we're not so sure this definition is any bit helpful or insightful... We believe creativity is, “the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the produ ... Show More

This week, we're discussing what it means to be an artist. Renowned music producer Rick Rubin has written a book in which he argues that the artist is a conduit for creativity comes from source energy. Therefore, he says, the artist’s job is to open themselves up as much as possi ... Show More

<p>In this episode, we delve into the profound significance of imagination and its transformative potential in our lives. Discover how imagination can either confine us or liberate us and explore practical strategies for nurturing and expanding this vital tool. Drawing insights f ... Show More

Jenny Grant is a Mixed Media Artist living in Stockholm, Sweden who has sold artwork, exhibited and run workshops all over the world. Over the years she’s developed an intuitive, unstructured, tactile and yes, messy (but fun!) process that has allowed her to create her unique sty ... Show More

Today's podcast picks up on the theme from this week's blog but places it into the context of creativity and productivity - how to get the most out of your innate creative potential. 

Today we’re joined by Devi Parikh, Associate Professor at the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech, and research scientist at Facebook AI Research (FAIR). In our conversation, we touch on Devi’s definition of creativity, explore multiple ways that AI could impact the c ... Show More

<p><a href="https://www.creativeboom.com/podcast/abiola-ogunbiyi/" target="_blank">Abiola Ogunbiyi</a> is an actress, musician, writer and filmmaker based in London who also works as a career strategy and creative practice coach for professional artists and designers worldwide. H ... Show More

<p>We have another Artificial Intelligence episode. We try to address some of the concerns artists have about AI like Midjourney and Chat GPT. We discuss the dark side but also try to talk about all the cool things that could potentially come from this weird explosion of machines ... Show More