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Theo vW
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Artist, writer, solo traveler (they/them)
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Fantasy, Romance and Poetry books by black authors #booksky #blackbooksky
February 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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5 ways to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth (cause the fed govt doesn’t run your house)

1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
February 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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“Once upon a time, I was just a small little 18-year-old flying to Florence, Italy. This was my first international flight by myself. I was ecstatic…” Click the link to read the rest ✨

#travel #solotravel #italy #hostel #florence #slowtravel #travelstory
Back to the beginning
A story about being in Italy in 2018
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January 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Nearly 65% of art museum directors say they’ve experienced pressure not to show an artwork or present an exhibition at least once in their careers, according to a recent survey.
Most Museum Directors Have Faced Pressure to Censor Art, Survey Finds
Works critical of Christianity and works by Palestinian artists were among those that would “definitely” elicit complaints, survey respondents said.
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January 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Artists, studios, and galleries in Los Angeles are rallying together with art sales for wildfire relief. We’ve rounded up a list of fundraisers to help you aid recovery efforts while collecting meaningful art.
Buy an Artwork to Support Victims of LA Fires
Artists and galleries are stepping up to help meet the massive demand for recovery aid.
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January 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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[Paper dragon room]
I want to draw more dragons this year, so the first painting of the year has to start off strong
January 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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“One of the most significant things we’re failing to see is the role that culture and art have long played in politics.” – Sarah Lewis, art critic and author
Sarah Lewis on Ways of Seeing Race in America
“When it comes to the unspeakable facts in the history of America, it's largely the artists who've been willing to show us what others would not,” the art historian said in an interview with…
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January 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Some reflections on traveling to India last year ✨

#travelstories #travel #india
A Spiritual Homecoming
My first days in India
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December 31, 2024 at 6:47 PM
New Hampshire white mountains and a marker sketch
#art #travel #whitemountains #solotravel #mountains #hiking #travelart
December 19, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Road trip 🌟🌟🌟

#art #roadtrip #travel
December 17, 2024 at 9:15 PM
She makes my hobbies cozier and sillier
December 15, 2024 at 4:24 AM
Crystals 🌼✨
December 15, 2024 at 4:23 AM
“Every life is braided with luminous moments” - John O’Donohue

Some recent luminous moments:
December 9, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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We’ve all heard that every snowflake is unique, but Alexey Kljatov’s macrophotography reveals the mind-blowing complexity of these crystalline wonders.
The Geometric Perfection of Snowflakes
We all grew up hearing that each snowflake is unique, but Moscow-based Alexey Kljatov's macrophotography of snowflakes makes your realize the mind-blowing complexity of these crystalline marvels.
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December 9, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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A good word from Mary Oliver this morning. 💙
@maryoliverdaily.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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December memories of the Columbia Gorge

#winter #atmosphere #waterfalls #photosky #photography #nature #landscape
December 6, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Wisconsin Driftless region bluffs
December 6, 2024 at 5:33 PM
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Malaysian artist Anne Samat turns everyday objects into emotionally charged installations, blending traditional weaving with toy soldiers, rake heads, and plastic keychains.
The Savage Beauty That Emerges From Loss
Malaysian artist Anne Samat’s grand installations resemble traditional woven, brightly colored altars but a closer look reveals toy soldiers, rake heads, and plastic keychains.
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December 6, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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‘Feeling and Knowing’
Mixed media with encaustic on birch panel

From my chemistry of love series.

#SciArt 🧪🎨 #ArtAdventCalendar
December 5, 2024 at 4:28 PM
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December 6, 2024 at 1:25 AM
Some recent linoleum prints 🥰✨
December 6, 2024 at 1:22 AM