All posts tagged: Shaped

Milton Avery, the Genius Colorist Who Shaped Rothko

Milton Avery, the Genius Colorist Who Shaped Rothko

Published by Sam Flores

The evolution of European modern art can be explained as a story of susceptible young people falling under others’ spells and then asking, What can I do with this? How can I convert it to my purposes? What’s remarkable is how often the main chapters of this story have unfolded in coastal or mountain retreats. Think of Claude Monet on the Normandy coast, wrestling with the influence of his mentor Eugène Boudin. Or Henri Matisse staying in Saint-Tropez with his mentor Paul Signac, before breaking with Signac’s neo-impressionist style and co-inventing fauvism. Or Pablo Picasso, goaded into radicalism by the latest bizarre creations of Matisse, retreating to the Spanish mountain village of Gósol and, mere months later, beginning work on his proto-cubist masterpiece, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. All of these key episodes happened in agreeable resorts, seaside ports, and villages, far from the sophisticated cities assumed to have been the cauldrons of modernism. Modern art in America is no different. Its story can scarcely be told without reference to artists summering on the Atlantic Coast, including …

From Vine to Dropout: How Demi Adejuyigbe has shaped their career

From Vine to Dropout: How Demi Adejuyigbe has shaped their career

Published by Miika Tikkanen

On this episode of Say More, Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko sat down with writer, comedian, musician, linedancer, and baker Demi Adejuyigbe! Adejuyigbe most recently released their comedy special on Dropout entitled, Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going To Do One (1) Backflip. “I describe the special as a one-man variety show. It feels like circus, but it’s just me. The show developed in a very roundabout way. It’s essentially a compilation of bits that I had done at different shows. Eventually I was just like, I’m gonna do a show where I compile all of those bits into one thing.” Puchko and Demi’s dive into their creative beginnings on from Vine: “I was doing a lot of videos with friends while I was either at college or just at home in high school. You have a platform that limits you in some way. Then you sort of realize what you like and then you try to using the platform to use that and do something that’s interesting to you.” SEE ALSO: Dropout curious? Here’s where you should …

How the Steam Deck Shaped Valve’s Next Controller

How the Steam Deck Shaped Valve’s Next Controller

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Valve’s approach to hardware development has always been deliberate, balancing creativity with practicality. In a recent interview hosted by NerdNest, Bill Fairchild joined Lawrence Yang and Steve Cardinelli to discuss how Valve’s design philosophy has shaped products like the Steam Deck and Steam Controller. One key takeaway was Valve’s focus on repairability and user customization, as seen in their decision to release CAD files and repair guides for their hardware. This commitment not only extends product lifespan but also enables users to adapt and modify their devices to suit individual needs. Throughout the discussion, you’ll gain insight into how Valve integrates community feedback into its development process, making sure its hardware evolves alongside user expectations. Explore the lessons learned from the Steam Controller’s initial reception, the role of Steam Input in broadening device applications and how Valve balances affordability with advanced features. These reflections offer a comprehensive look at the company’s thoughtful approach to creating hardware that is both functional and adaptable. The Evolution of the Steam Controller TL;DR Key Takeaways : Valve’s hardware design …

How Epstein’s influence shaped the exclusion of women in STEM

How Epstein’s influence shaped the exclusion of women in STEM

Published by Sam Flores

In 2018, an elite group of academics and scientists planned to gather for an exclusive retreat at a luxury farm in the woods of Connecticut. The guests had been hand-picked by prominent New York literary agent John Brockman, who frequently hosted similar salons for luminaries in science, technology and media. The problem? Brockman had included two women on the list, and his staunch supporter and biggest funder wanted them out. “John, the old conferences did not care about diversity. I suggest you not either,” Jeffrey Epstein wrote in response to an email about the programming. “The women are all weak, and a distraction sorry.” In reply, Brockman justified the women’s inclusion, and says they’d been a part of a related book about AI, which needed to be inclusive to sell. “Today, it’s impossible to get a publisher to buy such a book with essays by 25 men and no women,” he wrote. Brockman concludes the email by citing #MeToo and mentioning the news of another scientist, whose book he had tried to publish, coming under …