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fromColossal
3 weeks ago

Tenderly Crocheted Sculptures by Caitlin McCormack Contend with Existential Dread

Caitlin McCormack's work reflects on environmental catastrophe and human disconnection from nature through crocheted skeletal creatures and plants.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

Alice in Borderland Season 3 Teaser Teases Final Game and Twisted New Challenges | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Alice in Borderland Season 3 teaser suggests a continuation of psychological chaos and unpredictability through the introduction of the Joker card.
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Melding real with absurd, Tamera Avery's paintings grapple with the world's decay - 48 hills

"It is important to me to have a connection with my subjects. The connection helps me to intuitively move through the process. I combine these photographs with found images to create an initial collage and then I sit with it for months, or years, changing and manipulating it over time."
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fromWGB
1 month ago

The Alters Review - Unique Clones and Existential Dilemmas

"11 Bit Studios continues its legacy of thought-provoking games with 'The Alters', exploring themes of morality and self-identity amid a hostile alien survival scenario."
Video games
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Apocalypse No: "The Life of Chuck" Stumbles at the Finish Line

The film 'The Life of Chuck' unfolds backwards, starting from the end and exploring existential themes amid societal apocalypse.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Don't Be Surprised If The Life of Chuck Breaks You

The Life of Chuck juxtaposes an unfolding disaster with human resilience amid chaos.
Stephen King's adaptation explores themes of existential despair and the human condition.
The story reveals how the ordinary persists even during extraordinary calamities.
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fromKqed
9 months ago
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'Memoir of a Snail,' a Stop-Motion Charmer, Examines the Shells We Build Around Us

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fromKqed
9 months ago

'Memoir of a Snail,' a Stop-Motion Charmer, Examines the Shells We Build Around Us

'Memoir of a Snail' uniquely blends stop-motion animation with profound themes of memory and life lessons, showcased through Grace's poignant story.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

You might find it scary': artist Huma Bhabha squares up to Giacometti with wellies, skulls and teeth

Huma Bhabha's exhibition at the Barbican merges her works with Giacometti, exploring themes of existential angst and decay.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Alien Boy Extends Invitation On New Album You Wanna Fade?

Alien Boy's album explores themes of anxiety and control while blending haunting vocals with emotional guitar work.
fromVG247
3 months ago

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 review: avoir le coup de foudre

The impasto technique in painting parallels the RPG's approach where layered experiences create a richer and more textured narrative within a grim, artistic world.
Video games
fromVulture
3 months ago

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Gave Ryan Coogler's Villain a New Life

Inspiration for Coogler's upcoming film, Sinners, comes from Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, particularly its villain Wolf, mirroring qualities of Sinners 's antagonist, Remmick.
Film
fromDefector
3 months ago

Tech CEO: Do Not Say To Me That I Was Not Just Assassinated By The Jackal | Defector

Deep Prasad's reality of danger is dismissed by authorities, highlighting the struggle between personal experience and societal validation.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago

Severance Fans Can Now Build Their Own Fluorescent-Lit Corporate Nightmare in LEGO - Yanko Design

The Severance MDR Office LEGO set brilliantly depicts corporate dystopia through stark design and relatable minifigures, embodying joyless work-life separation.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Daily Cartoon: Friday, February 28th

The resurgence of split personality themes in media reflects contemporary societal anxieties and existential questions.
fromPitchfork
5 months ago

Kelora: Sleepers

Kelora's music evokes a haunting blend of gothic themes and existential musings, reflecting life's fleeting nature through intricate lyrics and melancholic melodies.
fromConsequence
5 months ago

Viagra Boys unveil new song "Uno II"

Viagra Boys' new song "Uno II" is inspired by vocalist Sebastian Murphy's Italian greyhound and explores themes of existential dread through innovative instrumentation.
Music
SF music
fromKqed
5 months ago

Review: St. Vincent's Intimate Show at Grace Cathedral | KQED

St. Vincent's concert featured a minimalist approach, allowing for deep reflection on life's complexities through her music and humor.
Film
fromIndieWire
7 months ago

'What We Do in the Shadows' Finale Revels in a Silly-Brilliant Ending for a Silly-Brilliant Series

The series finale explores themes of change and absurdity through Guillermo's search for closure amidst his vampire roommates' eternal, dismissive attitudes.
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