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Why perfectionism is killing your creativity
Creativity is not a state of achieved perfection; it’s a willingness to dialogue with chaos, to dance on the edges of the abyss of “I don’t know”. When I was 11 years old, I wrote a poem about Brazilian folklore legends for a Portuguese class. When it was time to hand out the assignments, my…
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Does Pain Make Great Art? Challenging the Starving Artist Trope
We’ve all heard the stories—Van Gogh cutting off his ear, Sylvia Plath’s tragic end, the countless artists who struggled with hardships and emotional disturbances which led them to create timeless masterpieces. The stereotype that suffering fuels creativity has been around for centuries. But is it really true, or just another harmful romanticized myth? The Problem with the…
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Literary Journalism: Adding humanity, empathy and a full point of view to true stories
At first glance, journalism and literature seem like worlds apart, but when you look closely—adjusting the lens of your loupe—you’ll find remarkable similarities between them. What draws literature closer to journalism is their style of writing. Authors of fiction employ specific techniques to evoke emotion and vividly depict characters and settings, creating a sense of…
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The Intersection of Creativity and Technology: How AI is Shaping the Creative World
In recent years, we’ve seen a remarkable transformation in the creative landscape, largely thanks to technological advances, especially artificial intelligence (AI). Artists, designers, musicians, and writers are now exploring new horizons in their work, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From AI-generated artwork to automated musical scores and innovative storytelling, the blend of creativity and…
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Tarot as a Work of Art: A Journey Through Iconography
Want to know what’s coming in your near future? What feelings does he have for you? Why is your present the way it seems? Tarot might have some answers. Divination tools are nothing new, for thousands of years the human race has tried to discover what’s coming, and, as a tarot reader myself I have…
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The Evolution of Horror: From Haunted Castles to Real-World Nightmares
Psycho (1960) Dark castles, ghosts rattling chains, and quicksand. Classic ingredients for a good old-fashioned horror story. But, like every recipe, horror is also not static. Over time it crumbles, learns from its ups and downs, and remodels itself. Horror evolves with our fears. When Gothic mansions and carriages were a thing, a ghost trapped…
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Activism Through Poetry: How Gerard Sarnat Uses Verse as a Form of Protest
Gerard Sarnat MD has authored HOMELESS CHRONICLES, Disputes, 17s, and Melting Ice King. Gerry is published by Gargoyle, Newark Public Library, Blue Minaret, Columbia, Penn, Harvard, Brown, Yale, Pomona, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Main-Street Rag, New Delta/ North Meridian/ Northampton/ Brooklyn/ LA/ Buddhist Reviews, American Journal Poetry, Poetry Quarterly, SF Magazine, NY Times. gerardsarnat.com “I must…
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Transcending Language: The Silent Revolution of Visual Art
In an age where words often divide and digital cacophony fragments our shared experience, a silent revolution unfolds—one that speaks in colors, shapes, and textures. This revolution is the language of visual art, a universal tongue that transcends borders and cultures, uniting humanity in a dialogue beyond words. The Symphony of Silence Imagine walking into…
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