#cultural-aesthetics

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fromOpen Culture
6 days ago

When Brazil Built Its Capital on Modernist Principles: The Controversial Design of Brasilia

The International Style represents an attempt to develop a culturally neutral aesthetic for all built environments, deployable equally in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and everywhere else besides.
Design
Right-wing politics
fromArtforum
1 week ago

Epic Fury: The Dark Art of Defense Tech

Venture capitalists are adopting military-industrial aesthetics, echoing 20th-century artistic movements to reshape perceptions of military innovation.
fromEmilysneddon
1 month ago
Typography

Fran Sans Essay - Emily Sneddon

Fran Sans is a display font inspired by the unique destination displays of San Francisco's diverse public transit system.
fromJezebel
2 months ago

The Time I Learned Greek Scholars Are Canonically Hotter Than Roman Scholars

It started with a book launch in 2021. I'd been living in London as a social media journalist when I asked my then-publication's culture editor to send me to one of these exclusive-sounding events, as 1) I'd never been and 2) I just really wanted to be a person who "has a book launch to go to." Thankfully, there was one that exact day-and he put my name on the list for the release of Mary Beard's Emperor of Rome. Huzzah.
Books
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
9 months ago

Where Zen Meets Silicon: 5 Best Japanese-Inspired Accessories For Apple Devices - Yanko Design

Japanese design philosophy creatively merges simplicity and functionality, enhancing Apple accessories with timeless elegance and precision engineering, embodying traditional arts and modern technology.
Apple
fromCreative Bloq
10 months ago

What is Japanese minimalism, and why is it everywhere right now?

In short, minimalism has become a strategic asset. One that is precise and softly spoken. Japanese minimalism, or neo-minimalism, is all about quiet.
Design
New York City
fromConde Nast Traveler
11 months ago

Prabal Gurung Celebrates His Nepalese Upbringing in Memoir Walk Like a Girl

Nepalese fashion encapsulates a unique aesthetic that combines sensuality with cultural tradition, reflecting a deeper personal and societal narrative.
Paris food
fromAnOther
11 months ago

Rick Owens on the Book That Inspired Him as a Young Man

The influence of Joris-Karl Huysmans' À Rebours on the author's life journey is profound and reflects their development and appreciation for aesthetics.
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 year ago

NISMO Teases Sakura-Inspired Golf Gear, Blending Motorsport Spirit with Fairway Style | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

NISMO expands its brand with a golf-themed collection inspired by the Masters Tournament and cherry blossoms.
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