Read Issue 1: Novelties

The role of greed has been instrumental in the consumption and creation of art for years, from Dutch still lives to modern bidding wars. We must face the consequences of making art a luxury.

A closer look at the lives of designers Ray and Charles Eames, a couple that contributed some of America’s most iconic furniture designs and commentary on mid-century America.

Unearthing mysticism in a 1970 Arbus photograph using John Szarkowski’s concepts of the thing itself, the detail, and the vantage point.

A dive into various types of collectibles, their popularity, and their impact on social life, and culture.

Parsa explores the poetry of Michelangelo by analyzing the underlying messages expressed in his poems regarding faith, beauty, and love. Parsa engages in literary analysis, as well as an examination of the Neoplatonic philosophical underpinnings of Michelangelo’s poetry.

Exploring a still life artist’s connection between virality, classic artistry, and love for his craft.