Dept. of Ideas: Creating a "Cosmos" of Bacteria
The coronavirus has made us all aware of the microbes around us and cleared shelves of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer But for Marcus DeSieno, this heightened awareness is nothing new, notes The Washington Post: As a child, DeSieno suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder. He has since quelled the disorder, but his fear of germs inspired his work, “Cosmos,” a photographic art project in which microscopic bacteria are grown onto photographic film of images of outer space. Read the full Story >>
Insight: Mistakes to Avoid If You're Selling Prints Through Your Website
Selling prints through your website? YouTuber Evan Ranft has insights about some mistakes you’d do well to avoid, such as pricing your work too low, and not accounting for shipping costs. Also: Do not forget to sign your work. Read the full Story >>
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Trending: Luo Yang Captures China's Generation Z
Luo Yang's images have a veneer of softness. But beneath the fragile surface "lies a resolute layer of strength. Her photographs are primarily an exploration of individual identity, which the Beijing-based artist captures with disarming honesty and a vulnerability that never fails to reveal genuine boldness." That was how the AnOther website described Yang's 2018 series "Girls," which focused on young Chinese women. In ... Read the full Story >>