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“Auld Lang Syne” is sung worldwide as a song of farewell and togetherness. But it originated in Scotland with Robert Burns, a poet and lyricist who often transformed fragments of old ballads into timeless songs. “Auld Lang Syne” remains one of his most enduring legacies.
“Auld Lang Syne” is sung worldwide as a song of farewell and togetherness. But it originated in Scotland with Robert Burns, a poet and lyricist who often transformed fragments of old ballads into timeless songs. “Auld Lang Syne” remains one of his most enduring legacies.
December 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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“Auld Lang Syne” is sung worldwide as a song of farewell and togetherness. But it originated in Scotland with Robert Burns, a poet and lyricist who often transformed fragments of old ballads into timeless songs. “Auld Lang Syne” remains one of his most enduring legacies.
“Auld Lang Syne” is sung worldwide as a song of farewell and togetherness. But it originated in Scotland with Robert Burns, a poet and lyricist who often transformed fragments of old ballads into timeless songs. “Auld Lang Syne” remains one of his most enduring legacies.
"There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people."
- Vincent Van Gogh
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- Vincent Van Gogh
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December 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
"There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people."
- Vincent Van Gogh
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- Vincent Van Gogh
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Even when wearing jeans and a T-shirt, clothing carries significance and communicates messages. Veronique Hyland challenges the perception of fashion as superficial in "Dress Code: Unlocking Fashion from the New Look to Millennial Pink."
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Even when wearing jeans and a T-shirt, clothing carries significance and communicates messages. Veronique Hyland challenges the perception of fashion as superficial in "Dress Code: Unlocking Fashion from the New Look to Millennial Pink."
#AKTArtful #VeroniqueHyland
December 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Even when wearing jeans and a T-shirt, clothing carries significance and communicates messages. Veronique Hyland challenges the perception of fashion as superficial in "Dress Code: Unlocking Fashion from the New Look to Millennial Pink."
#AKTArtful #VeroniqueHyland
Even when wearing jeans and a T-shirt, clothing carries significance and communicates messages. Veronique Hyland challenges the perception of fashion as superficial in "Dress Code: Unlocking Fashion from the New Look to Millennial Pink."
#AKTArtful #VeroniqueHyland
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One of the seven principles of Kwanzaa is Kuumba (Creativity): to do what we can to leave our community more beautiful than we found it. Kwanzaa celebrations often include traditional songs, dances, poetry, and storytelling.
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One of the seven principles of Kwanzaa is Kuumba (Creativity): to do what we can to leave our community more beautiful than we found it. Kwanzaa celebrations often include traditional songs, dances, poetry, and storytelling.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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One of the seven principles of Kwanzaa is Kuumba (Creativity): to do what we can to leave our community more beautiful than we found it. Kwanzaa celebrations often include traditional songs, dances, poetry, and storytelling.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Trivia #DidYouKnow
One of the seven principles of Kwanzaa is Kuumba (Creativity): to do what we can to leave our community more beautiful than we found it. Kwanzaa celebrations often include traditional songs, dances, poetry, and storytelling.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Trivia #DidYouKnow
December 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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"The Ugly History of Beautiful Things: Essays on Desire and Consumption" by Katy Kelleher explores the hidden, often troubling origins of objects we consider beautiful.
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"The Ugly History of Beautiful Things: Essays on Desire and Consumption" by Katy Kelleher explores the hidden, often troubling origins of objects we consider beautiful.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #KatyKelleher
December 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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"The Ugly History of Beautiful Things: Essays on Desire and Consumption" by Katy Kelleher explores the hidden, often troubling origins of objects we consider beautiful.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #KatyKelleher
"The Ugly History of Beautiful Things: Essays on Desire and Consumption" by Katy Kelleher explores the hidden, often troubling origins of objects we consider beautiful.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #KatyKelleher
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Washington Irving’s 1809 satirical “Knickerbocker’s History of New York” helped shape the American image of Santa Claus by describing a pipe-smoking, sleigh-riding figure who placed a finger beside his nose.
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Washington Irving’s 1809 satirical “Knickerbocker’s History of New York” helped shape the American image of Santa Claus by describing a pipe-smoking, sleigh-riding figure who placed a finger beside his nose.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Washington Irving’s 1809 satirical “Knickerbocker’s History of New York” helped shape the American image of Santa Claus by describing a pipe-smoking, sleigh-riding figure who placed a finger beside his nose.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Trivia #DidYouKnow
Washington Irving’s 1809 satirical “Knickerbocker’s History of New York” helped shape the American image of Santa Claus by describing a pipe-smoking, sleigh-riding figure who placed a finger beside his nose.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Trivia #DidYouKnow
"Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth, and when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting."
- David Bowie
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- David Bowie
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December 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
"Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth, and when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting."
- David Bowie
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful
- David Bowie
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Comedian, actor, and writer Aparna Nancherla's book "Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Impostor Syndrome" explores themes of self-doubt and existential musings.
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Comedian, actor, and writer Aparna Nancherla's book "Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Impostor Syndrome" explores themes of self-doubt and existential musings.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #AparnaNancherla
December 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Comedian, actor, and writer Aparna Nancherla's book "Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Impostor Syndrome" explores themes of self-doubt and existential musings.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #AparnaNancherla
Comedian, actor, and writer Aparna Nancherla's book "Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Impostor Syndrome" explores themes of self-doubt and existential musings.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #AparnaNancherla
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Choir singers not only harmonize their voices, they also synchronize their heartbeats, a study suggests. Researchers in Sweden monitored the heart rates of singers as they performed a variety of choral works.
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Choir singers not only harmonize their voices, they also synchronize their heartbeats, a study suggests. Researchers in Sweden monitored the heart rates of singers as they performed a variety of choral works.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Trivia #DidYouKnow
December 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Choir singers not only harmonize their voices, they also synchronize their heartbeats, a study suggests. Researchers in Sweden monitored the heart rates of singers as they performed a variety of choral works.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Trivia #DidYouKnow
Choir singers not only harmonize their voices, they also synchronize their heartbeats, a study suggests. Researchers in Sweden monitored the heart rates of singers as they performed a variety of choral works.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Trivia #DidYouKnow
"Take care of your inner art kid. They've been taking care of you."
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#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Inspiration #Quotes #Art
December 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
"Take care of your inner art kid. They've been taking care of you."
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Inspiration #Quotes #Art
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Inspiration #Quotes #Art
"If somebody’s trying to shut you up, sing louder, and if possible, better."
-Salman Rushdie
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-Salman Rushdie
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December 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"If somebody’s trying to shut you up, sing louder, and if possible, better."
-Salman Rushdie
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-Salman Rushdie
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"Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close" by Hannah Carlson explores the multifaceted history of pockets, highlighting their evolution from ancient times to modern fashion.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #HannahCarlson
"Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close" by Hannah Carlson explores the multifaceted history of pockets, highlighting their evolution from ancient times to modern fashion.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #HannahCarlson
December 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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"Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close" by Hannah Carlson explores the multifaceted history of pockets, highlighting their evolution from ancient times to modern fashion.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #HannahCarlson
"Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close" by Hannah Carlson explores the multifaceted history of pockets, highlighting their evolution from ancient times to modern fashion.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #HannahCarlson
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American writer E.E Cummings published a collection of 70 poems in 1935 titled “No Thanks.” His title was in reference to the 14 publishers that had turned it down before he could publish it. He was already an established poet that had written a novel, poetry collections, and plays.
American writer E.E Cummings published a collection of 70 poems in 1935 titled “No Thanks.” His title was in reference to the 14 publishers that had turned it down before he could publish it. He was already an established poet that had written a novel, poetry collections, and plays.
December 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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American writer E.E Cummings published a collection of 70 poems in 1935 titled “No Thanks.” His title was in reference to the 14 publishers that had turned it down before he could publish it. He was already an established poet that had written a novel, poetry collections, and plays.
American writer E.E Cummings published a collection of 70 poems in 1935 titled “No Thanks.” His title was in reference to the 14 publishers that had turned it down before he could publish it. He was already an established poet that had written a novel, poetry collections, and plays.
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"Takedown: Art and Power in the Digital Age" by Farah Nayeri tackles art world controversies, from historical misconduct of Old Masters to modern identity politics.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #FarahNayeri
"Takedown: Art and Power in the Digital Age" by Farah Nayeri tackles art world controversies, from historical misconduct of Old Masters to modern identity politics.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #FarahNayeri
November 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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"Takedown: Art and Power in the Digital Age" by Farah Nayeri tackles art world controversies, from historical misconduct of Old Masters to modern identity politics.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #FarahNayeri
"Takedown: Art and Power in the Digital Age" by Farah Nayeri tackles art world controversies, from historical misconduct of Old Masters to modern identity politics.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #FarahNayeri
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On his 1978 debut album “For You,” released at just 20 years old, Prince played all 27 instruments himself. The liner notes credit him with “all vocals” and a staggering list of instruments.
On his 1978 debut album “For You,” released at just 20 years old, Prince played all 27 instruments himself. The liner notes credit him with “all vocals” and a staggering list of instruments.
November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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On his 1978 debut album “For You,” released at just 20 years old, Prince played all 27 instruments himself. The liner notes credit him with “all vocals” and a staggering list of instruments.
On his 1978 debut album “For You,” released at just 20 years old, Prince played all 27 instruments himself. The liner notes credit him with “all vocals” and a staggering list of instruments.
"The goal is not to fit in. If anything, it's to amplify the differences, what doesn't fit, the special characteristics unique to how you see the world. Instead of sounding like others, value your own voice. Develop it."
-Rick Rubin
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-Rick Rubin
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November 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
"The goal is not to fit in. If anything, it's to amplify the differences, what doesn't fit, the special characteristics unique to how you see the world. Instead of sounding like others, value your own voice. Develop it."
-Rick Rubin
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Inspiration #Quotes #Art
-Rick Rubin
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Inspiration #Quotes #Art
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"The Dress Diary: Secrets from a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe" by Kate Strasdin unravels the fascinating life of Mrs. Anne Sykes through her 1838 fabric diary.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #KateStrasdin
"The Dress Diary: Secrets from a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe" by Kate Strasdin unravels the fascinating life of Mrs. Anne Sykes through her 1838 fabric diary.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #KateStrasdin
November 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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"The Dress Diary: Secrets from a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe" by Kate Strasdin unravels the fascinating life of Mrs. Anne Sykes through her 1838 fabric diary.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #KateStrasdin
"The Dress Diary: Secrets from a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe" by Kate Strasdin unravels the fascinating life of Mrs. Anne Sykes through her 1838 fabric diary.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #KateStrasdin
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November is Native American Heritage Month, and few artists documented Native cultures as extensively as Edward S. Curtis. Believing Indigenous communities would soon be absorbed into white society, he aimed to preserve their customs and daily life through photography.
November is Native American Heritage Month, and few artists documented Native cultures as extensively as Edward S. Curtis. Believing Indigenous communities would soon be absorbed into white society, he aimed to preserve their customs and daily life through photography.
November 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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November is Native American Heritage Month, and few artists documented Native cultures as extensively as Edward S. Curtis. Believing Indigenous communities would soon be absorbed into white society, he aimed to preserve their customs and daily life through photography.
November is Native American Heritage Month, and few artists documented Native cultures as extensively as Edward S. Curtis. Believing Indigenous communities would soon be absorbed into white society, he aimed to preserve their customs and daily life through photography.
November 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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"The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears is a revealing look into the pop icon's life and career. Spears shares her rise from a child star to global fame, addressing personal struggles, the 13-year conservatorship that dominated her life, and her path to self-discovery. #BritneySpears
"The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears is a revealing look into the pop icon's life and career. Spears shares her rise from a child star to global fame, addressing personal struggles, the 13-year conservatorship that dominated her life, and her path to self-discovery. #BritneySpears
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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"The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears is a revealing look into the pop icon's life and career. Spears shares her rise from a child star to global fame, addressing personal struggles, the 13-year conservatorship that dominated her life, and her path to self-discovery. #BritneySpears
"The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears is a revealing look into the pop icon's life and career. Spears shares her rise from a child star to global fame, addressing personal struggles, the 13-year conservatorship that dominated her life, and her path to self-discovery. #BritneySpears
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Before color guides were standard, artist A. Boogert created a 900-page book on color mixing in 1692, titled Traité des couleurs (originally in Dutch). Hand-painted and unique, it includes over 700 pages of swatches and notes.
Before color guides were standard, artist A. Boogert created a 900-page book on color mixing in 1692, titled Traité des couleurs (originally in Dutch). Hand-painted and unique, it includes over 700 pages of swatches and notes.
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Before color guides were standard, artist A. Boogert created a 900-page book on color mixing in 1692, titled Traité des couleurs (originally in Dutch). Hand-painted and unique, it includes over 700 pages of swatches and notes.
Before color guides were standard, artist A. Boogert created a 900-page book on color mixing in 1692, titled Traité des couleurs (originally in Dutch). Hand-painted and unique, it includes over 700 pages of swatches and notes.
"Art is a line around your thoughts."
-Gustav Klimt
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-Gustav Klimt
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November 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
"Art is a line around your thoughts."
-Gustav Klimt
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Inspiration #Quotes #Art #Klimt
-Gustav Klimt
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #Inspiration #Quotes #Art #Klimt
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"To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick--and How We Can Fight Back" by Alden Wicker sheds light on the environmental and health hazards of fast fashion.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #AldenWicker
"To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick--and How We Can Fight Back" by Alden Wicker sheds light on the environmental and health hazards of fast fashion.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #AldenWicker
November 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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"To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick--and How We Can Fight Back" by Alden Wicker sheds light on the environmental and health hazards of fast fashion.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #AldenWicker
"To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick--and How We Can Fight Back" by Alden Wicker sheds light on the environmental and health hazards of fast fashion.
#AKTArtful #MakeItArtful #ReadABook #WhatImReading #NerdAlert #AldenWicker
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Luciano Pavarotti holds the record for the most curtain calls in history. On February 24, 1988, Pavarotti received 165 curtain calls and was applauded for 1 hour 7 minutes after singing in Gaetano Donizetti's L'Elisir D'Amore at the Deutsche Oper in Berlin, Germany.
Luciano Pavarotti holds the record for the most curtain calls in history. On February 24, 1988, Pavarotti received 165 curtain calls and was applauded for 1 hour 7 minutes after singing in Gaetano Donizetti's L'Elisir D'Amore at the Deutsche Oper in Berlin, Germany.
November 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Luciano Pavarotti holds the record for the most curtain calls in history. On February 24, 1988, Pavarotti received 165 curtain calls and was applauded for 1 hour 7 minutes after singing in Gaetano Donizetti's L'Elisir D'Amore at the Deutsche Oper in Berlin, Germany.
Luciano Pavarotti holds the record for the most curtain calls in history. On February 24, 1988, Pavarotti received 165 curtain calls and was applauded for 1 hour 7 minutes after singing in Gaetano Donizetti's L'Elisir D'Amore at the Deutsche Oper in Berlin, Germany.