On the Art of Consumption: Malls, Murals, and Wall Street

*Click on images to find sources. Addendum: Walter Benjamin equates dehistoricized art with fascism and art returned to historical context with communism. What remains clear is that art and the artist, particularly in the digital age, have little say in how art (and image) is received by the public. The battle over retaining historical context…

Luci Inflatable Solar Light: Camping, Blackouts, or Energy Conservation

While my YouTube habits tend to send me into the Typosphere, my girlfriend frequently watches videos pertaining to RV life. She recently watched a video that extolled some essentials for BLM camping. One particular item was the solar-powered Luci light. They come in different colors and intensities, and, after a good day of charging in…

Work Space and Writing

Today was the first day of classes. All in all, they went well. First days are always a bit stuffy: cover the major parts of the syllabus and discuss the schedule, assignments, and expectations. A bit boring, but clarity is important. This evening I put some work into revamping my writing area. The plot in…