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“Reasoning by analogy is of considerable importance to science; indeed in as far as it is the principle of induction it may well for the basis for all physical and psychophysical sciences. Discoveries frequently start with metaphors. The light of thinking could hardly fall in a new direction and illuminate dark corners were it not reflected by spaces already illuminated. Only that which reminds us of something else makes an impression, although and precisely because it differs from it. To … Continue reading →

The way she works in layers and fractal-like geometry is just amazing. See more of her work here: http://www.ursulavonrydingsvard.net/

Edward Tufte, known for his work as an info-aesthetician, has a show up right now at ET Modern (his own gallery) that goes through a large diverse collection of his artwork, including this graphic appropriation by Ad Reinhardt explaining Modern Art. “Here’s a guide to the galleries-the art world in a nutshell-a tree of contemporary art from pure (abstract) “paintings” (on your left) to pure (illustrative) “pictures” (down on your right). If you know what you like but don’t know … Continue reading →

I remember the first time I saw Gerhard Richter’s book, Atlas, as clearly as if it were yesterday. I was living in Brooklyn at the time, it was 2006 and I had temporarily moved to New York for my job. I decided that during that time I would not make work. This decision was mainly due to the fact that I did not have all my art supplies with me. I was, at the time, working in a mix of … Continue reading →