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Doing your job vs doing your work
If you’re not sure of the difference, you’re probably just doing your job. Perhaps, if you’re fortunate, your job is in sync with your work. But most of the time, our work is something we have to fight for. It’s not something we’re given, or apply for. It’s what we choose to
Are There More Bunnies in Toronto?
"I never used to see rabbits in Toronto. Then they were everywhere. Then I lost my mind."
Slow blogging day today; I spent some time on the KDO...
Slow blogging day today; I spent some time on the KDO undercarriage and a new little members-only feature for the Rolodex: a simple list of links to the latest posts from Rolodex sites . (Click on “Latest Posts”; like I said, it’s a wee feed reader .)
The Donkey and the Meaning of Eternity: Nobel-Winning Spanish Poet Juan Ramón Jiménez’s Love Letter to Life
"Come with me. I'll teach you the flowers and the stars."
The Art Market Post-Pollock
After spring's marquee auctions, we are led to believe that everything in our important art universe is doing just fine. It isn't.
Pope Releases Encyclical On Perils Of Disney’s ‘Star...
Pope Releases Encyclical On Perils Of Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Strategy . “I fear for what horrors the fan base might soon endure, but I would be negligent not to give Andor its flowers.”
Nicola Florimbi’s Paintings Are Unsettling and Necessary
Her depictions of individuals in settings that seem both out of time and of this moment represent one of many engaging paradoxes.
Patagonia Sues Drag Queen "Pattie Gonia" for Trademark Infringement
“This is how corporations bully individuals who cannot match their resources,” said the artist and activist.
New Brooklyn Subway Mural Adds a Touch of Whimsy to Commuting
Ruby Onyinyechi Amanze’s mosaic “May Your Road Be Light and Fun” at Borough Hall excerpts drawings from over 10 years of the artist’s practice.
Roda Medhat Subverts Traditional Kurdish Narratives Into Modern Tactile Experiences
The artist shares that his work "functions as a distillation of a wider body of research." Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Roda Medhat Subverts
Radiohead’s OK Computer reimagined as Nintendo 64...
Radiohead’s OK Computer reimagined as Nintendo 64 songs , featuring reworked sounds from Mario Kart, Super Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, Goldeneye 007, and more.
Martha Cooper Captures How Urban Youth Made New York
Her photographs showcase an intensely physical side of the city: breaking down boxes to dance upon, spray-painting subway cars.
Curiosity as an Instrument of Love: Thoreau’s Touching Account of 24 Hours with a Tiny Owl
"If you would learn the secrets of Nature, you must practice more humanity than others."
June 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
Don't miss out on this month's calls for entry! Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article June 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for
Andor Gave Us One Of TV’s Best Monologues
Andor loves a good monologue. Among the best of them is Nemik’s Manifesto : Remember this, Freedom is a pure idea. It occurs spontaneously and without instruction. Random acts of insurrection are occurring constantly throughout the galaxy. And Kino Loy’s speech to his fellow
Open Call: The 7th VH AWARD for Media Artists Engaged with the Context of Asia
Supporting media artists with production grants, global exhibitions, and an expanded online residency with Ars Electronica.
Infinite Jeffs is an actual physical book you can buy...
Infinite Jeffs is an actual physical book you can buy in which “every one of the ~550,000 words in Infinite Jest [is replaced] with ‘Jeff’ while preserving punctuation, line breaks, etc.”
This Wood-Fiber Dress Was Made from a 17th-Century Shipwreck
A 300-year-old shipwreck, but make it fashion. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article This Wood-Fiber Dress Was Made from a 17th-Century Shipwreck