The Factory and the algorithm: Andy Warhol, AI, and the outsourcing of creative labour
Warhol’s Factory redefined art by outsourcing labour. Now, AI is reshaping writing. If ideas matter more than execution, where does that leave creativity?
What the Summit of the Gods teaches us about creativity and obsession
Obsession drives both the artist and the mountaineer. The Summit of the Gods explores the relentless pursuit of mastery—its costs, its isolation, and the hunger that never fades. How much should we give to the work before it consumes us?
Fading prints, vanishing pixels: the ontology of photographic memory
Analogue photographs fade, leaving creases, dust, and the weight of time. In contrast, digital images vanish without a trace. What is the impact of this effortless erasure on memory, forgetting, and our capacity to retain the past?
Fixing the past: how Assemble with Care turns objects into memories
Objects are more than things; they embody memories, meanings, and fragments of ourselves. Assemble with Care transforms the act of repairing old items into a meaningful restoration of connections, prompting a reconsideration of throwaway culture. What do the items we cherish reveal about us?
