Artologica aka Michele Banks
@artologica.net
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The suburban observers, heavily women, say they share a personality type.
“Many of us have encountered bullies our entire lives...I think that turns you into somebody that, even if that bully is wearing full tactical gear, I'm not interested in laying down for you.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
“Many of us have encountered bullies our entire lives...I think that turns you into somebody that, even if that bully is wearing full tactical gear, I'm not interested in laying down for you.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The suburban observers, heavily women, say they share a personality type.
“Many of us have encountered bullies our entire lives...I think that turns you into somebody that, even if that bully is wearing full tactical gear, I'm not interested in laying down for you.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
“Many of us have encountered bullies our entire lives...I think that turns you into somebody that, even if that bully is wearing full tactical gear, I'm not interested in laying down for you.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Mackenzie Scott will not save the Washington Post. It's done. A billionaire murdered it and billionaires will not save us.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Mackenzie Scott will not save the Washington Post. It's done. A billionaire murdered it and billionaires will not save us.
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I live in DC and I'm not famous, so it was a really big deal for my art to be featured in the Washington Post a few times and to speak at the Kennedy Center once 😞
The destruction of these organizations is far from the worst thing happening right now, but goddamn it, evil billionaires suck 😣
The destruction of these organizations is far from the worst thing happening right now, but goddamn it, evil billionaires suck 😣
February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I live in DC and I'm not famous, so it was a really big deal for my art to be featured in the Washington Post a few times and to speak at the Kennedy Center once 😞
The destruction of these organizations is far from the worst thing happening right now, but goddamn it, evil billionaires suck 😣
The destruction of these organizations is far from the worst thing happening right now, but goddamn it, evil billionaires suck 😣
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My time with The Washington Post is up. I was laid off with hundreds of folks I am so honored to call my colleagues.
I covered it all at The Post (really), so now I'm looking for my next adventure.
➡️ kbellware [at] gmail dot com
Website update coming soon
@postguild.bsky.social
forever
I covered it all at The Post (really), so now I'm looking for my next adventure.
➡️ kbellware [at] gmail dot com
Website update coming soon
@postguild.bsky.social
forever
February 4, 2026 at 3:39 PM
My time with The Washington Post is up. I was laid off with hundreds of folks I am so honored to call my colleagues.
I covered it all at The Post (really), so now I'm looking for my next adventure.
➡️ kbellware [at] gmail dot com
Website update coming soon
@postguild.bsky.social
forever
I covered it all at The Post (really), so now I'm looking for my next adventure.
➡️ kbellware [at] gmail dot com
Website update coming soon
@postguild.bsky.social
forever
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Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses is opening on May 16, 2026.
Featuring 140 extraordinary haute couture creations by the visionary Dutch designer, the exhibition pairs stunning fashions with scientific artifacts and specimens, alongside contemporary artworks and a multisensory soundscape.
Featuring 140 extraordinary haute couture creations by the visionary Dutch designer, the exhibition pairs stunning fashions with scientific artifacts and specimens, alongside contemporary artworks and a multisensory soundscape.
February 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses is opening on May 16, 2026.
Featuring 140 extraordinary haute couture creations by the visionary Dutch designer, the exhibition pairs stunning fashions with scientific artifacts and specimens, alongside contemporary artworks and a multisensory soundscape.
Featuring 140 extraordinary haute couture creations by the visionary Dutch designer, the exhibition pairs stunning fashions with scientific artifacts and specimens, alongside contemporary artworks and a multisensory soundscape.
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Have you been slacking on your posting?
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February 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Have you been slacking on your posting?
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February 2, 2026 at 8:33 PM
HI! Every Tor Books release from @annaleen.bsky.social and me is available thru @humblebundle.com for a few weeks!
Get 2 books for at least $3
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Get 2 books for at least $3
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Baby Bao ate his very first shrimp and absolutely crushed it. 🦐 Watching him figure it out is even cuter! 💙
📹: Animal care staff Katie
📹: Animal care staff Katie
February 4, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Baby Bao ate his very first shrimp and absolutely crushed it. 🦐 Watching him figure it out is even cuter! 💙
📹: Animal care staff Katie
📹: Animal care staff Katie
This seems like a bad idea 😕
Despite a 'ruptured' knee ligament, Lindsey Vonn says she will compete in the Olympics
The 41-year-old's remarkable comeback from retirement was thrown into jeopardy after she hurt her knee during a crash in competition last week. But that won't keep her from racing in the Olympics.
www.npr.org
February 4, 2026 at 2:17 AM
This seems like a bad idea 😕
why is everyone talking about Bleil Blaiman again?
February 3, 2026 at 11:51 PM
why is everyone talking about Bleil Blaiman again?
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Set of 2 Itty-bitty Natural Intelligence paintings in Green and Blue - Michele Banks's Ko-fi Shop
2 tiny original watercolor paintings in 5x5 inch mats
This set features green and blue watercolor in swirling patterns with text printed on top. One ...
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February 3, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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DANCE LIKE THE ALGORITHM ISN'T WATCHING
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Original, not a print, there's only one and it can be yours
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Original, not a print, there's only one and it can be yours
February 3, 2026 at 6:50 PM
DANCE LIKE THE ALGORITHM ISN'T WATCHING
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Original, not a print, there's only one and it can be yours
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Do I want to know what a moltbook is?
a cat is laying on a person 's lap and looking at the camera with the words `` nah '' written on it .
Alt: a cat shaking its head ` nah '' written on it .
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February 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Do I want to know what a moltbook is?
Wormhole. Cats are known for finding them
February 3, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Wormhole. Cats are known for finding them
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Set of 2 Itty-bitty Natural Intelligence paintings in Green and Blue - Michele Banks's Ko-fi Shop
2 tiny original watercolor paintings in 5x5 inch mats
This set features green and blue watercolor in swirling patterns with text printed on top. One ...
ko-fi.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:22 PM
F#%K AI. Buy some analog art and support a human artist ko-fi.com/s/27cacd97de
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This is Gordie. He's demonstrating what is known in the business as a sweetie pie semi-sploot. It's when you haven't quite figured out how to sit yet but are so cute it doesn't matter. 12/10 (IG: rubyandgordie)
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
This is Gordie. He's demonstrating what is known in the business as a sweetie pie semi-sploot. It's when you haven't quite figured out how to sit yet but are so cute it doesn't matter. 12/10 (IG: rubyandgordie)
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"I think it's actually going to cause a cascade of disruptions that will really break apart the several communities that have to exist and overlap to keep a performing arts center viable" @philipkennicott.bsky.social on the KenCen closure
Art critic on the impact the planned closure of the Kennedy Center could have
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Washington Post art and architecture critic Philip Kennicott about President Trump's plan to temporarily close the Kennedy Center.
www.npr.org
February 3, 2026 at 1:17 AM
"I think it's actually going to cause a cascade of disruptions that will really break apart the several communities that have to exist and overlap to keep a performing arts center viable" @philipkennicott.bsky.social on the KenCen closure
#sciart OMG gorgeous 😍
Art meets science in the latest project from Wenting Zhu.
Wenting Zhu Cultivates a Kaleidoscopic Garden of Crystals in 100+ Petri Dishes
Wenting Zhu and the team at Beauty of Science have released another visual ode to nature's processes: "Crystal Garden: Seasons."
www.thisiscolossal.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
#sciart OMG gorgeous 😍
It's important to make friends 🫶
BREAKING: Longtime New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was not selected for entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, The Athletic confirms.
After Bill Belichick, the Patriots went 0-for-2 at sending key members of their dominant two-decade run atop the NFL to Canton.
After Bill Belichick, the Patriots went 0-for-2 at sending key members of their dominant two-decade run atop the NFL to Canton.
February 3, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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