The Unpredictable Oscar Nominations of 2023

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are a set of awards given annually for outstanding achievements in the film industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).  The awards are presented in various categories, including Best Picture,…

Reuben Wu: Illuminating the Landscape

British visual artist Reuben Wu, based in Chicago, is known for his sublime imagery of remote landscapes using drone lighting.  He enhances craggy peaks with halos and writes glyphs in the sky like signals from a supernatural entity.  Wu started his photography…

Boston’s Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. Sparks Debate

A statue of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, named “The Embrace,” was unveiled on Boston Common on Friday, inspired by a photograph of King and Scott King, which captured them hugging after he won the Nobel Peace Prize in…

Alec Baldwin and Armorer Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

Actor Alec Baldwin and armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will each face charges of two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins, the director of photography on the set of the Western film “Rust” in 2021, according to prosecutors. The…

To Tip or Not to Tip: The Changing Landscape of Gratuity

Tipping has been a contentious issue among consumers and businesses for some time, with many feeling frustrated by automatic tip requests at places where tipping is not typically expected.  As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, customers are being prompted to leave…

Ancient Runes Revealed: The Discovery of the Svingerud Stone

Archaeologists in Norway have made a groundbreaking discovery of the world’s oldest dated runestone, which features runic inscriptions dating back to as far as 2,000 years ago.  The stone, named “Svingerudsteinen” or “the Svingerud Stone” after the site it was found, was…

AI in Art: Navigating the Legal and Ethical Implications

As technology continues to advance, there are increasing concerns about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the art world.  With the ability to generate images from text prompts some worry that AI image generators could replace human artists and profit from…