UNCOVERED: 24 - The Untold Story

How Toy Story and Monsters Inc. inspired a career in 3D art

Brazilian character artist Thales Simonato reveals how childhood favourites sparked a career spanning film, TV and games.

Creative Bloq · Aug 2

Queensland reveals concept plans for Brisbane Olympic stadium precinct – but critics say they are ‘fantasy vision’

David Crisafulli says ‘Queenslanders will enjoy for generations’ as opponents point to lack of detail

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2

Palestine and marginalised voices at the heart of this year's Edinburgh Art Festival

A FOCUS on Palestine as well as artists who have been historically marginalised will be part of the Edinburgh Arts Festival (EAF) this year.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2

Quote of the day by Masashi Kishimoto: 'The difference between insanity and genius is measured only by success and failure' and the brutal bias that turns madmen into visionaries

Masashi Kishimoto's narrative of Naruto brilliantly illustrates that success can redefine our understanding of genius. Initially daring concepts are frequently brushed aside until they garner widespread acclaim. This phenomenon, known as outcome bias, skews our judgment, prioritizing results over the initial creative thought. A historical example can be found in…

The Times of India · Jul 31

Rebelle 8.3 proves the future of digital painting isn't AI, it's making brushes feel real

How Escape Motions is bucking tech's biggest trend.

Creative Bloq · Jul 31

Quote of the day by Banksy: ‘People forget that invisibility is a superpower,’ and why choosing what not to share is a form of freedom

Banksy's quote highlights privacy as a superpower in today's world. Modern culture increasingly values visibility over personal discretion and control. The artist's anonymity allows their impactful art to speak for itself. This perspective challenges the notion that constant sharing equates to success or validation. Choosing what remains private offers a…

The Times of India · Jul 31

Beguiling beauties, designs to be sat on and giant corn dollies – the week in art

Gwen John’s singular poetic world, Enid Marx’s signature designs for the London Underground and the rural gothic of LR Vandy – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

FedEx charges $700 to ship an irreplaceable Father’s Day gift for Virginia author. Then she was told it was destroyed and given no proof

“No package, no photos, no explanation, no apology, just gone.”

We Got This Covered · Jul 31

Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso: "When I was as old as these children, I could draw like Raphael, but it took me a lifetime to learn to…" - a profound lesson on creativity, simplicity and rediscovering the fearless artist within

Pablo Picasso admired children's uninhibited artistic expression and their natural imagination. He believed true mastery combined technical skill with this fearless approach. Older artists often lose this freedom due to fear of judgment and criticism. Picasso's journey shows simplicity achieved through experience is a higher achievement. Rediscovering this childlike curiosity…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Quote of the day by Lynn Painter: 'Sometimes we get so tied up in our idea of what we think we want that...' - inspiring quote by Better Than the Movies and Fake Skating author teaches lessons on dreams, new beginnings, letting go of expectations and why life's best moments are often unexpected

Quote of the day by Lynn Painter: Author Lynn Painter encourages embracing life's unexpected turns. She reminds us that rigid plans can obscure amazing possibilities. Sometimes, life's detours lead to richer experiences than imagined. Painter's message emphasizes staying open to new opportunities. Disappointments can often pave the way for life's…

The Economic Times · Jul 30