Going Slow: The Slow Movement
Why has the Slow Movement struck a chord with so many? US research shows that we have, on average, five hours more free time per week than we did thirty years ago, but we feel busier than ever…
The Curious World of Productivity Apps
I’m typing. If I stop typing for more than five seconds, everything I’ve written will be deleted. If I pause for just a moment, the text will start to fade and the edges of the screen will turn blood red. Just keep going. At least I’m writing. Is it good writing? I don’t know anymore. I was only trying to be productive…
What’s in a Selfie?
On March 31st the Saatchi Gallery will launch a new exhibition named ‘From Selfie to Self-Expression’. The show will explore the history of the selfie from the old masters to the present day, juxtaposing works by Van Gogh, Tracey Emin and Cindy Sherman with some of today’s most retweeted celebrity snaps…
Video Games: Art & Play
Video games have played a growing role in our cultural landscape for the past forty years, but over the last twenty they’ve become a phenomenon.
