Cathal
@cathalpaint.bsky.social
Artist, member of KIAC, Artcan. Hairy, northern Irish, loves hugs, shit puns, donkeys and ducks. Currently searching for good local friends, and community. Posts about things and art 🎨
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Cathal
@cathalpaint.bsky.social
· Feb 6
Should probably introduce myself. I'm an Northen Irish artist based in Sheffield. My art is usually focused on language; the act of translation from one form to another. I do this with visually interesting cyphers. I paint in oils. Listen to a range of sounds. Generally like people. Say hello.
@glytxh.bsky.social hope jinglefest season has been kind
December 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
@glytxh.bsky.social hope jinglefest season has been kind
@inkysheets.bsky.social hope you had a good jinglefest season
December 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
@inkysheets.bsky.social hope you had a good jinglefest season
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Paul McCarthy
'Tree', 2014
Via @contemporary100
www.instagram.com/reel/C1SUan2...
#Art #Sculpture #Installation #Paris
'Tree', 2014
Via @contemporary100
www.instagram.com/reel/C1SUan2...
#Art #Sculpture #Installation #Paris
December 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Paul McCarthy
'Tree', 2014
Via @contemporary100
www.instagram.com/reel/C1SUan2...
#Art #Sculpture #Installation #Paris
'Tree', 2014
Via @contemporary100
www.instagram.com/reel/C1SUan2...
#Art #Sculpture #Installation #Paris
Been ill, and had quite the dip in mood. Not like the bad old days, but enough to make everyday a struggle.
But just want to wish everyone an easy stressful lovely jinglefest.
Nothing is more constant than change.
But just want to wish everyone an easy stressful lovely jinglefest.
Nothing is more constant than change.
December 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Been ill, and had quite the dip in mood. Not like the bad old days, but enough to make everyday a struggle.
But just want to wish everyone an easy stressful lovely jinglefest.
Nothing is more constant than change.
But just want to wish everyone an easy stressful lovely jinglefest.
Nothing is more constant than change.
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Take a journey through time down a new NSF COLDEX ice core borehole just completed by the team in #Antarctica!
If you’re at #AGU25 stop by the COLDEX booth in the Exhibit Hall to talk to COLDEX team members from across the 15-institution center funded by NSF! @agu.org Follow us on IG @ coldex_stc
If you’re at #AGU25 stop by the COLDEX booth in the Exhibit Hall to talk to COLDEX team members from across the 15-institution center funded by NSF! @agu.org Follow us on IG @ coldex_stc
December 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Take a journey through time down a new NSF COLDEX ice core borehole just completed by the team in #Antarctica!
If you’re at #AGU25 stop by the COLDEX booth in the Exhibit Hall to talk to COLDEX team members from across the 15-institution center funded by NSF! @agu.org Follow us on IG @ coldex_stc
If you’re at #AGU25 stop by the COLDEX booth in the Exhibit Hall to talk to COLDEX team members from across the 15-institution center funded by NSF! @agu.org Follow us on IG @ coldex_stc
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This is rad. 🧪
Take a journey through time down a new NSF COLDEX ice core borehole just completed by the team in #Antarctica!
If you’re at #AGU25 stop by the COLDEX booth in the Exhibit Hall to talk to COLDEX team members from across the 15-institution center funded by NSF! @agu.org Follow us on IG @ coldex_stc
If you’re at #AGU25 stop by the COLDEX booth in the Exhibit Hall to talk to COLDEX team members from across the 15-institution center funded by NSF! @agu.org Follow us on IG @ coldex_stc
December 15, 2025 at 2:37 AM
This is rad. 🧪
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loved this conversation. Anyone need a crash course on why the intersection of AI, fascism and climate breakdown? We tried to cover it all!
🚨The video recording of the AI and the Politics of Extraction panel is now live! Watch this fascinating 1.5 hour discussion with @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @profwhw.bsky.social, @mysdick.bsky.social, and @profhvdv.bsky.social as they explore the risks of unfettered AI implementation.
AI and the Politics of Extraction | Centre for Climate Justice
YouTube video by Centre for Climate Justice
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
loved this conversation. Anyone need a crash course on why the intersection of AI, fascism and climate breakdown? We tried to cover it all!
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This quote from Bianca Bosker's "Get The Picture," a behind the scenes look at the art world, is 🎯 🔥
December 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This quote from Bianca Bosker's "Get The Picture," a behind the scenes look at the art world, is 🎯 🔥
More than one thing at a time can be true. The middle path is good enough and good enough is good enough.
Ive fallen into all or nothing territory again.
From today I will at the very least half arse my way through the basics until they are sticky enough to be habits.
Ive fallen into all or nothing territory again.
From today I will at the very least half arse my way through the basics until they are sticky enough to be habits.
November 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
More than one thing at a time can be true. The middle path is good enough and good enough is good enough.
Ive fallen into all or nothing territory again.
From today I will at the very least half arse my way through the basics until they are sticky enough to be habits.
Ive fallen into all or nothing territory again.
From today I will at the very least half arse my way through the basics until they are sticky enough to be habits.
Heh I always type right at the start of these things and then delete the right and start again. It makes me chuckle everytine.
November 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Heh I always type right at the start of these things and then delete the right and start again. It makes me chuckle everytine.
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Folks with any reach on Bluesky, please consider reposting so I can find friends old and new:
I'm Rob; I like fantasy books, maths and physics, ancient stuff and mythology, linguistics and music, British wildlife, and a whole bunch of other stuff. And I might occasionally mention Doctor Who
I'm Rob; I like fantasy books, maths and physics, ancient stuff and mythology, linguistics and music, British wildlife, and a whole bunch of other stuff. And I might occasionally mention Doctor Who
November 12, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Folks with any reach on Bluesky, please consider reposting so I can find friends old and new:
I'm Rob; I like fantasy books, maths and physics, ancient stuff and mythology, linguistics and music, British wildlife, and a whole bunch of other stuff. And I might occasionally mention Doctor Who
I'm Rob; I like fantasy books, maths and physics, ancient stuff and mythology, linguistics and music, British wildlife, and a whole bunch of other stuff. And I might occasionally mention Doctor Who
Just had a reminder that my youngest is off school tomorrow. Meaning my plans are shifted.
At least the heating is now sorted.
At least the heating is now sorted.
November 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Just had a reminder that my youngest is off school tomorrow. Meaning my plans are shifted.
At least the heating is now sorted.
At least the heating is now sorted.
Major reconfiguration happening at my face. I say major. I mean ive cut my hair, shaved and trimmed my face fur.
Today is difficult. This made me feel a bit better, but hasn't dealt with the issues.
Stuff below. Ill take 10 to write my woes out and then get on with the things.
Today is difficult. This made me feel a bit better, but hasn't dealt with the issues.
Stuff below. Ill take 10 to write my woes out and then get on with the things.
November 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Major reconfiguration happening at my face. I say major. I mean ive cut my hair, shaved and trimmed my face fur.
Today is difficult. This made me feel a bit better, but hasn't dealt with the issues.
Stuff below. Ill take 10 to write my woes out and then get on with the things.
Today is difficult. This made me feel a bit better, but hasn't dealt with the issues.
Stuff below. Ill take 10 to write my woes out and then get on with the things.
How many dead bodies does it take to change a lightbulb?
It's definitely not 8. I mean my cellar is still dark.
It's definitely not 8. I mean my cellar is still dark.
November 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
How many dead bodies does it take to change a lightbulb?
It's definitely not 8. I mean my cellar is still dark.
It's definitely not 8. I mean my cellar is still dark.
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Today is Trans Day Of Remembrance
#TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames
*** Trigger warning for the following thread: Violence against trans people (especially TWOC) * * *
#TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames
*** Trigger warning for the following thread: Violence against trans people (especially TWOC) * * *
November 20, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Today is Trans Day Of Remembrance
#TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames
*** Trigger warning for the following thread: Violence against trans people (especially TWOC) * * *
#TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames
*** Trigger warning for the following thread: Violence against trans people (especially TWOC) * * *
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About Roy Kitson's
'Machines for living in', 2018 ongoing
Via @contemporary100
www.instagram.com/reel/DRP6T1C...
#Art #Painting
'Machines for living in', 2018 ongoing
Via @contemporary100
www.instagram.com/reel/DRP6T1C...
#Art #Painting
November 20, 2025 at 6:54 AM
About Roy Kitson's
'Machines for living in', 2018 ongoing
Via @contemporary100
www.instagram.com/reel/DRP6T1C...
#Art #Painting
'Machines for living in', 2018 ongoing
Via @contemporary100
www.instagram.com/reel/DRP6T1C...
#Art #Painting
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November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Spent some time in my prep room for some fossil therapy.
This is an Isotelus roller I found at Flat Run quarry near Mt. Orab, Ohio. I exposed most of the body and the genal (cheek) spine.
I can feel my back loosen up and stress melt away.
This is an Isotelus roller I found at Flat Run quarry near Mt. Orab, Ohio. I exposed most of the body and the genal (cheek) spine.
I can feel my back loosen up and stress melt away.
November 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Spent some time in my prep room for some fossil therapy.
This is an Isotelus roller I found at Flat Run quarry near Mt. Orab, Ohio. I exposed most of the body and the genal (cheek) spine.
I can feel my back loosen up and stress melt away.
This is an Isotelus roller I found at Flat Run quarry near Mt. Orab, Ohio. I exposed most of the body and the genal (cheek) spine.
I can feel my back loosen up and stress melt away.
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This is a real image of a real thing that exists in the universe! And because a bunch of humans decided to get together and build a space telescope, we get to see it! 🤯
Very excited to share the NASA/ESA/STScI press release of our team's work on Apep! It's a terrific writeup, complete with a brand new beautiful visualisation of the nebula geometry.
1/? ⚛️🔭🧪
science.nasa.gov/missions/web...
1/? ⚛️🔭🧪
science.nasa.gov/missions/web...
Webb First to Show 4 Dust Shells 'Spiraling' Apep, Limits Long Orbit - NASA Science
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered a first of its kind: a crisp mid-infrared image of a system of four serpentine spirals of dust, one expanding
science.nasa.gov
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
This is a real image of a real thing that exists in the universe! And because a bunch of humans decided to get together and build a space telescope, we get to see it! 🤯
Im really enjoying rereading the Dune series again. Im on chapter house Dune.
The hunters and sandworms of Dune were finished by Herbert's son.
Its a strange feeling to enjoy the books but to want the characters you fell in love with back in the action.
I miss Paul and Leto, Jessica, alia, baron
The hunters and sandworms of Dune were finished by Herbert's son.
Its a strange feeling to enjoy the books but to want the characters you fell in love with back in the action.
I miss Paul and Leto, Jessica, alia, baron
November 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Im really enjoying rereading the Dune series again. Im on chapter house Dune.
The hunters and sandworms of Dune were finished by Herbert's son.
Its a strange feeling to enjoy the books but to want the characters you fell in love with back in the action.
I miss Paul and Leto, Jessica, alia, baron
The hunters and sandworms of Dune were finished by Herbert's son.
Its a strange feeling to enjoy the books but to want the characters you fell in love with back in the action.
I miss Paul and Leto, Jessica, alia, baron
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Historians Admit To Inventing Ancient Greeks https://theonion.com/historians-admit-to-inventing-ancient-greeks-1819571808/
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Historians Admit To Inventing Ancient Greeks https://theonion.com/historians-admit-to-inventing-ancient-greeks-1819571808/