Professor Matt Ballou
@eikonktizo.bsky.social
Full Teaching Professor at The University of Missouri's School of Visual Studies.
Dad, artist, educator, writer - learning how to see and dream well.
www.mattballou.com
Dad, artist, educator, writer - learning how to see and dream well.
www.mattballou.com
No one will do anything about this. It's already beyond where 90% of humans can suss it out. With months almost no one will know what's a real image. All so that billionaire tech bros can hoard more wealth.
See this Instagram post by @nicole_flowing: www.instagram.com/reel/DRu8rw4...
See this Instagram post by @nicole_flowing: www.instagram.com/reel/DRu8rw4...
Nicole Hemenway on Instagram: "I am not a bot."
The recent release of Nano Banana Pro has brought AI image generation to new heights, but also raises concerns about the potential risks of unregulated development. In this post, we'll explore the dan...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
No one will do anything about this. It's already beyond where 90% of humans can suss it out. With months almost no one will know what's a real image. All so that billionaire tech bros can hoard more wealth.
See this Instagram post by @nicole_flowing: www.instagram.com/reel/DRu8rw4...
See this Instagram post by @nicole_flowing: www.instagram.com/reel/DRu8rw4...
Best way to participate in a faculty meeting
December 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Best way to participate in a faculty meeting
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The Kasper Collection of Contemporary Biblical Art
A new book by artist Jim Kasper, featuring diverse artists addressing biblical themes, will be published in January 2026. It includes essays and showcases various artworks, including prints available for purchase.
A new book by artist Jim Kasper, featuring diverse artists addressing biblical themes, will be published in January 2026. It includes essays and showcases various artworks, including prints available for purchase.
The Kasper Collection of Contemporary Biblical Art
A new book by artist Jim Kasper, featuring diverse artists addressing biblical themes, will be published in January 2026. It includes essays and showcases various artworks, including prints available for purchase.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The Kasper Collection of Contemporary Biblical Art
A new book by artist Jim Kasper, featuring diverse artists addressing biblical themes, will be published in January 2026. It includes essays and showcases various artworks, including prints available for purchase.
A new book by artist Jim Kasper, featuring diverse artists addressing biblical themes, will be published in January 2026. It includes essays and showcases various artworks, including prints available for purchase.
More American “exceptionalism” on display…
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
More American “exceptionalism” on display…
I love how we've become just a pile of trash... thanks MAGA voters. Great job.
Think about the idea of anyone in your life speaking like this. Would you respect them? Would you follow them? Would you trust them?
Think about the idea of anyone in your life speaking like this. Would you respect them? Would you follow them? Would you trust them?
Trump withdraws his support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Trump said he would consider backing a primary challenger to Greene, who was once a staunch ally but has been increasingly critical of the president in recent weeks.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I love how we've become just a pile of trash... thanks MAGA voters. Great job.
Think about the idea of anyone in your life speaking like this. Would you respect them? Would you follow them? Would you trust them?
Think about the idea of anyone in your life speaking like this. Would you respect them? Would you follow them? Would you trust them?
The Wreck of the ELLA Fitzgerald??
The author reflects on a childhood experience of requesting Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" on the radio, mistakenly referencing Ella Fitzgerald. This blend of music and history sparked a profound interest in songwriting as a storytelling…
The author reflects on a childhood experience of requesting Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" on the radio, mistakenly referencing Ella Fitzgerald. This blend of music and history sparked a profound interest in songwriting as a storytelling…
The Wreck of the ELLA Fitzgerald??
The author reflects on a childhood experience of requesting Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" on the radio, mistakenly referencing Ella Fitzgerald. This blend of music and history sparked a profound interest in songwriting as a storytelling art form, linking personal experiences with collective memory. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the ship's sinking.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The Wreck of the ELLA Fitzgerald??
The author reflects on a childhood experience of requesting Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" on the radio, mistakenly referencing Ella Fitzgerald. This blend of music and history sparked a profound interest in songwriting as a storytelling…
The author reflects on a childhood experience of requesting Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" on the radio, mistakenly referencing Ella Fitzgerald. This blend of music and history sparked a profound interest in songwriting as a storytelling…
Make it make sense
November 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Make it make sense
What America is really exceptional at...
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
What America is really exceptional at...
This country is pathetic for letting this rapist back into a position of power when he so clearly committed crimes designed to counter free and fair elections and indemnify himself against those crimes. The fact that we probably won’t get to fully see the evidence that was collected is enraging.
Why the DOJ's cases against Trump for election interference never came to a jury
Injustice authors Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis say following Jan. 6, the cases against the former president were stymied by the FBI's desire to preserve its independence from politics.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This country is pathetic for letting this rapist back into a position of power when he so clearly committed crimes designed to counter free and fair elections and indemnify himself against those crimes. The fact that we probably won’t get to fully see the evidence that was collected is enraging.
Remembering the BALLOU/BENNETT: Interference Pattern Exhibition of 2018
In November and December 2018, artists Matthew Ballou and Jennifer Schneider exhibited their collaborative work at the E. Jorgenson Fine Arts Center Gallery. Ballou's series, An Ensign for Miyoko Ito, and Schneider's textile…
In November and December 2018, artists Matthew Ballou and Jennifer Schneider exhibited their collaborative work at the E. Jorgenson Fine Arts Center Gallery. Ballou's series, An Ensign for Miyoko Ito, and Schneider's textile…
Remembering the BALLOU/BENNETT: Interference Pattern Exhibition of 2018
In November and December 2018, artists Matthew Ballou and Jennifer Schneider exhibited their collaborative work at the E. Jorgenson Fine Arts Center Gallery. Ballou's series, An Ensign for Miyoko Ito, and Schneider's textile interpretations explore the interplay of shape, color, and texture, highlighting the transformative nature of artistic perception and influence.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Remembering the BALLOU/BENNETT: Interference Pattern Exhibition of 2018
In November and December 2018, artists Matthew Ballou and Jennifer Schneider exhibited their collaborative work at the E. Jorgenson Fine Arts Center Gallery. Ballou's series, An Ensign for Miyoko Ito, and Schneider's textile…
In November and December 2018, artists Matthew Ballou and Jennifer Schneider exhibited their collaborative work at the E. Jorgenson Fine Arts Center Gallery. Ballou's series, An Ensign for Miyoko Ito, and Schneider's textile…
He knows no one will stop him, so it doesn't matter what he said in the past. But the evidence is that he always does just exactly what he wants, feels totally justified in doing so, and doesn't believe that there will ever be any consequences.
October 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
He knows no one will stop him, so it doesn't matter what he said in the past. But the evidence is that he always does just exactly what he wants, feels totally justified in doing so, and doesn't believe that there will ever be any consequences.
But we’re supposed to believe political violence is “left” - sure.
From the CringeTikToks community on Reddit: Actual footage from the January 6th U.S. Capitol attack.. reminder they have all since been pardoned.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
But we’re supposed to believe political violence is “left” - sure.
Look at this 2 and half minutes of complete BS from this administration - stuff everyone knows is false. The faux-bravado. The pretend "alternative" perspectives. Even the DEI-coded chosen voices to make it not look like exactly what it is: white christofascism.
October 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Look at this 2 and half minutes of complete BS from this administration - stuff everyone knows is false. The faux-bravado. The pretend "alternative" perspectives. Even the DEI-coded chosen voices to make it not look like exactly what it is: white christofascism.
Trying to understand how anyone “conservative” thinks this kind of action by a government is “conservative” at all…
October 2, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Trying to understand how anyone “conservative” thinks this kind of action by a government is “conservative” at all…
The audacity of a man who is never told NO:
“I told Pete, we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military.”
You’re hearing a sitting US President talk about going on the offensive against American citizens. And then they get butt-hurt when the idea of fascism…
“I told Pete, we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military.”
You’re hearing a sitting US President talk about going on the offensive against American citizens. And then they get butt-hurt when the idea of fascism…
October 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The audacity of a man who is never told NO:
“I told Pete, we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military.”
You’re hearing a sitting US President talk about going on the offensive against American citizens. And then they get butt-hurt when the idea of fascism…
“I told Pete, we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military.”
You’re hearing a sitting US President talk about going on the offensive against American citizens. And then they get butt-hurt when the idea of fascism…
The generation before mine taught us about civics and history, about honor and justice, about faith and hope, about freedom and responsibility… then they voted in this train wreck who has advisors with completely anti-American agendas.
September 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The generation before mine taught us about civics and history, about honor and justice, about faith and hope, about freedom and responsibility… then they voted in this train wreck who has advisors with completely anti-American agendas.
Responding to the Secretary of War #maklelan2913
YouTube video by Dan McClellan
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September 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM