This article is from May but the topic couldn’t be more relevant to today’s art and design students. I feel that we could all use a break from our phones and digital tech every once in a while!
Pair this with: James Victore: Don’t Be A Design Zombie.
Creativityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_oA9UmRd4I?rel=
Jamie xx has an apparent influence on this new track by The xx, but don’t fret—the song is unmistakably by the band. With powered-up confidence in both lyrics and sound, “On Hold” demonstrates that calculated risks are often worthwhile.
New MusicEdward Hopper is absolutely in my top 3 greatest inspirations. I love this short yet inspiring video on his creative process, from The Walker Art Center.
Art Creativity VideosFantastic article on the reinvention of jazz music and its interaction between today’s hip-hop artists.
New Music“When I first played some Coltrane-type stuff on the Pimp a Butterfly sessions, Kendrick got it immediately. ‘I want it to sound like it’s on fire,’ he’d say. That’s the kind of common ground that the best jazz and the best hip-hop have.”
The Art Assignment has a wonderful video on the abundant public art in and around NYC. If you aren’t subscribed to them on YouTube, check out their channel for more weekly videos on the topic of art.
Art VideosAlthough I love music, I don’t attend very many live shows. I thought I would treat myself to seeing one of my favorite bands perform live at Musica in downtown Akron. The show was great, and my front row spot gained me access to a photo of the setlist, which was cool! I had never heard the opening acts before, and they were quite different from the main act and really breathtaking. Deerhunter was exhilarating, and it was worth it despite my ears ringing for the next couple of days!
