Art

Rap
Where did you learn to write poetry? I read a lot of poetry. That's true. More often, I listened to rap. While I like most music, rap will always be one of my favorite genres. It has taught me more than rhythm and rhyme. It’s taught me about the world.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Head of Julia by Auerbach Frank and Leon Kossoff - Portrait
Leon Kossoff and Frank Auerbach paint with hard, striking lines in a Stuckist manner. Haunting faces imply a connection to the place
By Lightness3 years ago in Critique
Mona Lisa
She is a beautiful enigmatic woman; I understand why people come from everywhere to admire her. When I finally got to see her, I fainted, and not because of her magnetism. I simply got squished between two tall tourists and lost access to air. The lady needs a bigger house!
By Katya Duft3 years ago in Critique
The Decameron
Was this perfect for our times? Bought during COVID-19; read at home with quarantine measures and online work around me; glided along the hundred tales (some going too far; others far too simple); respected this classic collection written during its own plague years.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Critique
How Animals Eat Their Food?
This light-hearted, sarcastic series only gets better with each iteration. "How Animals Eat Their Food" contrasts whacky charades with deadpan salad eating. Through hours of meticulous research, the team at MEM has crafted this documentary of earthly delights. Now, let us be mesmerized by the wonders of the animal kingdom...
By Jenna Sedi3 years ago in Critique
The Calvin Stickers
Let the grifters grift. It’s their only gift. You work hard on your craft. You spend hours on your craft. Just for someone to drop a link. Or worse, they drop something unrelated. It stinks. Maybe Bill Watterson was right, when he chose to ignore the sticker grifters. We’ll see.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Galavant
Galavant is the "Shrek" of the Epic Hero's Journey, except it stopped short of running the franchise into the ground. It's extremely self-aware, knows how to keep the plot-twists coming without overdoing them, balances truly touching emotional moments with side-splitting comedy, and comes with a catchy, singalong soundtrack.
By Natasja Rose3 years ago in Critique
Cornelia Parker - A Critique
Cornelia Parker, a British sculptural artist. Invites you to submerge yourself in the crimson waves of poppy negatives. The ‘lack’ of this piece envelopes you. The eye, so unused to the vast onslaught of scarlet against the bare bulbs. The ear, assaulted with the absolute silence reserved for war memorials.
By Amie 3 years ago in Critique
Does size matter?
Does size matter? Am I critiquing an actual work here? Nope. Just expressing a thought. How big should a link be at the end of an article? I often like my pics for covers, because some Unsplash images make links too large when linked at the bottom of an article.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Ethereal Symphony
In this captivating artwork, luminous strokes dance gracefully, forming a breathtaking play of light. Yet, while composition echoes brilliance, an opportunity for deeper narrative connection arises. By intertwining thematic elements, this symphony could evoke profound emotions, ensuring lasting resonance in the observer's heart.
By Peter Tanjala3 years ago in Critique
The delicacy of His touch Claude Monet's Water Lilies 1915-1916
One of the most sensitive ones could capture the nature and start the life of an abstracted gestures of the brush You can feel the water and the nature from inside
By Lightness3 years ago in Critique
Unraveling the Enigma of the Mona Lisa's Subdued Brilliance
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, while celebrated for its enigmatic smile and intricate detailing, can be criticized for its subdued color palette and lack of dynamic composition. The background's uniformity and the sitter's distant gaze create a sense of detachment, potentially diluting emotional engagement for some viewers.
By Crystal McDaniel3 years ago in Critique