Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Aram ➡️ PaxU

@aramvartian.com

3K followers 960 following 3.3K posts

Co-producer of @killeverymonster.com, co-founder of @deadghostpro.com, editor of @unpreparedcasters.bsky.social, photographer. He/him 🎲 Join my games at startplaying.games/gm/vartian 🏳️‍🌈 Find my photography, appearances, socials, and shows at aram.gay

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · Oct 17

Hi, new people!

My name is Aram. I am a queer Armenian who has played TTRPGs for 40 years and produced gaming podcasts for the last decade.

I am the co-producer of @killeverymonster.bsky.social and the co-founder of @deadghost.bsky.social.

I also played a "malicious twink" on Unprepared Casters.

4 12 80

Reposted by Aram ➡️ PaxU

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4h

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

210 2.9K 10K

Reposted by Aram ➡️ PaxU

Rowan Zeoli @rowanzeoli.bsky.social · 7m

Genuinely crying at the idea of a politician who will represent me loudly advocating for my safety. trans people deserve this, we all do.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4h

4 20

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 2h

The bronze piece "Galloping Papillon" was my favorite.

A medium, horizontal shot of a dark, abstract metal sculpture on a large, white square pedestal in an art gallery. The sculpture is composed of sharp, angular, interlocking pieces of bronze or dark-toned metal, suggesting a dynamic, reclining or moving form.

1 2

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 2h

Curator Meli Bandera notes, “Andrew’s work bridges the tangible with the intangible, reminding us that absence and presence exist together in constant dialogue. His practice is both rigorous and poetic, and this exhibition highlights the depth of his inquiry into form, light, and possibility.”

A vertical shot of a dark, abstract metal sculpture standing on a white pedestal in an art gallery. The sculpture is composed of angled, wing-like forms that extend from a central, upright column, all resting on a square base. Other sculptures and blurry paintings are visible in the soft-focus background of the gallery.

A large, abstract silver metal sculpture stands prominently in the foreground of an art gallery. The sculpture features a broad, wing-like top and a solid, geometric base, and is made of a silver-toned metal. In the background, a man in a black shirt and shorts stands viewing a horizontal painting on the white wall. A tall, thin, dark sculpture is visible in the far left background.

A vertical shot of a bright, abstract silver metal sculpture standing on a white pedestal in an art gallery. The sculpture is composed of curved and pointed geometric forms balancing on a circular base. A second, taller silver sculpture is visible in the background, and colorful paintings hang on the far wall.

Image 1
A close-up, vertical shot of a dark, abstract metal sculpture on a tall, white pedestal in an art gallery. The sculpture is composed of sharp, angular, interlocking bronze or dark-colored metal pieces and resembles a stylized, crouching animal or flying object. A small label with information about the artwork is visible on the pedestal's edge.

1 1

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 3h

I was recently asked to photograph a new exhibit at the Krasl Arts Center, Andrew Light's "The Shadow Caster Variations"

A large, angular abstract metal sculpture dominates the foreground of a bright art gallery. The silver sculpture has a broad, wing-like top and a geometric base. In the background, people are gathered, talking and viewing artwork. Colorful paintings hang on the wall to the left, and an open doorway leads to another room where a group is assembled around a table.

1 1 7

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 5h

DIE is doing a blank cover variant. I want to get one, then have an artist draw a cover for one of my characters.

1 1 3

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 8h

Turning off comments instead of deleting the video proves you cannot be trusted as a source for anything, @jennbudd.bsky.social.

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 8h

Why haven't you removed this obvious AI slop? Why are you limited comments on it? bsky.app/profile/jenn...

1 16

Reposted by Aram ➡️ PaxU

Lauren McKenzie @themckenziest.gay · 21h

Seeing Ms. Rachel say exactly what needs to be said to Obama is so damn refreshing

Dear President Obama,
I saw in your statement you said "Israeli families" & "the people of Gaza."
Palestinians have families, too.
This kind of language contributes to dehumanization. Dehumanization is part of what caused so many to stay silent as 20,000 children were killed in this genocide.
I've sat with wonderful Palestinian families from Gaza. They look at their children just like we look at ours - with all the love & hope in the world.
Love,
Ms Rachel

24 980 3.8K

Reposted by Aram ➡️ PaxU

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 1d

The Center for Investigative Reporting—home to Mother Jones and Reveal—has a long track record of responsibly reporting sensitive stories and breaking high-impact news. We fact-check the hell out of our reporting, and we respect and protect our sources.

Have a tip? Drop us a line, confidentially.

How to Leak to Us

The Center for Investigative Reporting—home to Mother Jones and Reveal—has a long track record of fairly and responsibly reporting sensitive stories and breaking high-impact news that changes the…

www.motherjones.com

1 64 140

Reposted by Aram ➡️ PaxU

Kieron Gillen @kierongillen.bsky.social · Aug 8

DIE: Loaded has just been announced, where @stephaniehans.bsky.social and myself are back at @imagecomics.com and doing our goth jumanji thing to its fullest effect.

Out November 12th.

Lots more info over at Rascal: www.rascal.news/exclusive-di...

The basic advert for DIE: Loaded - a big ol' bear witha. woman crawling out of its mouth, with a fox at her feet.

Out November 12th.

43 190 740

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 2d

I love this show. youtu.be/1mwRyYK_4As?...

Well There's Your Problem | Episode 186: The Quintinshill Wreck(s)

YouTube video by Well There's Your Problem Podcast

youtu.be

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 2d

I want that Oscar.

preternia @preternia.com · 2d

NECA Sesame Street on display at NYCC.

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 2d

“Battleships were last truly useful the year before the first one was made.”

1 7

Reposted by Aram ➡️ PaxU

🎃Scary Vampire Austin🧛🏿‍♀️🔜PAXU @sailorsctaustin.bsky.social · 2d

Libraries rule

1 21 67

Reposted by Aram ➡️ PaxU

Rowan Rook and Decard @rowanrookanddecard.bsky.social · 2d

Time to storm into your local comic store and demand NOTHING BUT THE BEST (the new DIE Quickstart) and REFUSE ANYTHING LESS (than the new DIE Quickstart) because YOU'RE BETTER THAN THE REST (and so deserve the new DIE Quickstart)

Graphic reminding you to pre order DIE RPG. It's a black paper texture background, with red graffiti sprayed on it. The cover of the quickstart is centered, with the text DIE RPG quickstart edition at the top, and PRE ORDER NOW in all good comic stores*. In small text at the bottom the asterix is completed with *and probably some shite ones but that's not our fault.

1 7 32

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 2d

There are no Republicans.

There are only white supremacists.

Victor Ray @victorerikray.bsky.social · 2d

It is simply accurate to call this regime segregationist.

Trump Fires Black Officials From an Overwhelmingly White Administration

www.nytimes.com

Reposted by Aram ➡️ PaxU

Dave Jorgenson @davejorgenson.bsky.social · 3d

The Post laid off seemingly the remaining of their liberal-leaning staff members on Opinion last Thursday, when some of them were observing Yom Kippur.

from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social for Status
status.news/p/washington-post-opinion-cuts-adam-oneal

74 840 2.3K

Reposted by Aram ➡️ PaxU

Transplanar RPG 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @transplanarrpg.bsky.social · 3d

What news on the winds? 🐉

We are so proud to share that GODKILLER: Last Hope picked up the wins for Best Actual Play Video and the festival-wide LGBTQIA+ Diversity Award at the Sydney Web Fest! It means the world that our story of rage, love, and becoming resonates across the globe. Thank you SWF!

13 33 120

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 3d

I had to immedtalty call my brother after producing this one shot of "The Time We Have" for @unpreparedcasters.bsky.social. youtu.be/dgambqWrTEk?...

5 23

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 3d

I had to immedtalty call my brother after producing the @unpreparedcasters.bsky.social one.

Reposted by Aram ➡️ PaxU

Balatro @balatro.bsky.social · 4d

Yamir, The Mammoth Fortress. It towers on the back of a giant Royal Mammoth filled with Primal and murderous fallen elves ready to swing down to any unlucky settlement in the path of their titanic living battlement.

#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg

get this map by visiting: patreon.com/balatroart

1 14 32

Reposted by Aram ➡️ PaxU

Sky Marchini @sky.skymarchini.net · 3d

Supreme Court: of course states can regulate, and restrict access to, medical procedures if there’s a compelling public interest

Colorado: (bans conversion therapy for minors)

Supreme Court: no not like that, we only meant abortion

73 1.7K 6.9K

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 5d

A portrait I took of Doug (Dorro) when we shared an apartment in DC.

A high-contrast, black and white studio portrait of a man's face. He has a mohawk hairstyle with shaved sides and a short beard. He is looking up and to the right, his face illuminated by a strong light from above that creates deep shadows and highlights the texture of his skin and his serious, contemplative expression.

1 8

Aram ➡️ PaxU @aramvartian.com · 6d

Quote with your pink art 🦄