'Moon Goddess Chang E with Rabbits' - Kimpodo, 1831.
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Waiting. ⌚

Canadian artist Howie Tsui redesigned an old pinball machine into a simulation of a musket-ball rattling around a soldier's guts for an exhibition on the War of 1812. It's meant to demonstrate the way that repetition and concentration can inure a person to the horrors of war.

A bagel is but a savoury donut.

Ever wondered why walking around museums is weirdly tiring? At normal speed our legs act like pendulums, swinging forward from the hip & saving us a huge amount of energy. In "museum shuffle" our muscles must do ALL the work of constant readjustment. So cake in the cafe is scientifically justified 🥳

MAN DOWN, I REPEAT, MAN DOWN

One of my favourite bits of embroidery I've done to date.

This print depicts a stall at Fushimi Inari Shrine selling dolls used as offerings during the festival held on the first horse day of the 2nd lunar month. White foxes are believed to be messengers of the kami Inari.
🎨'Fushimi Doll Shop, Kyoto 12 Months' - Tokuriki Tomikichiro, ca. 1950s
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Void in the box

Decided to sacrifice my ability to own a home by another 16 years by treating myself to a matcha latte on the way home

Make sure you’re resting 💕

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Me: “I’m going to be productive today!”

Me a few hours later: