"Ottoman was Geeky," a fanciful series of illustrations by Berk Senturk. Above, Justice League as Fevc-ül Adâlet.
Comic superheroes re-imagined as Ottoman Empire figures
Stolen Picasso painting said to be recovered in Iraq drug raid
A painting by Pablo Picasso worth millions of dollars was recovered recently in a drug raid in Iraq, reports the Iraqi News Agency. But details are yet to released, including the title and rightful owner of the work or any plans for authenticating it—the press release mostly just describes the bust. There are some 13,500… READ THE REST
Side-scrolling shoot-em-up made with Midjourney art
Programmer Nao_u made a traditional side-scrolling shoot-em-up using artwork generated by Midjourney. It's a striking example of how AI generators can facilitate and help human artists by providing quality work on-demand, and with a given aesthetic—though I daresay it is a Midjourneyish aesthetic. Be sure to see the whole thread for individual works. [via Rob… READ THE REST
Free Japan House LA webinar tomorrow: Tradition and Modernity in Japanese Bamboo Baskets
My family and I went to Japan House LA a little while ago for the opening of an incredible new exhibit about woven bamboo. It features an installation by bamboo artist Tanabe Chikuunsai IV. (See the time-lapse below of him and his apprentices assembling it.) The exhibit runs from Thursday, July 28, 2022 – Sunday,… READ THE REST
Become a pro coder with this $40 online course bundle while donating to charity
One of the hottest careers to get into these days is coding — and one of the best parts about it is that you don't need to rack up university bills to learn the skills needed to become a top coder. Instead, there are plenty of affordable programs available online to get you up to date with… READ THE REST
Feed your brain and donate to charity with these highly rated apps at wallet-friendly prices
Whether you work long hours every day or have more free time than usual, taking time to focus on yourself is imperative to your everyday happiness. Even if it's just managing your time more efficiently, taking steps to ease daily tasks can make a world of difference in your life. With the programs included in this… READ THE REST
Become a MS Office productivity legend and help kids in need for just $30
Getting back into the groove of learning can be challenging, especially if it's been a while since you were in school. Hell, it can be challenging even if you're still in school. And with new versions of essential software coming out every few years, like the Microsoft Office Suite, it gets even more difficult to stay… READ THE REST
