Author Archives: cicada

Everything you wanted to know about trepanation

Posted on June 12, 2007 by cicada

Self-portrait Madeline von Foerster, 2005 I’ve wanted for some time to post this evocative self-portrait by artist Madeline von Foerster, but I knew if I did, I would have to accompany it with an article about the history of trepanation. … Continue reading →

Posted in Artists & Art, Biology, Science | 5 Comments

Is this art? (part 2)

Posted on June 12, 2007 by cicada

Ferrofluid Felice Frankel “Most people think of science as abstract and numerical. In fact, science is a surprisingly visual endeavor: both data and theory are often driven by pictures and images. Felice Frankel’s work conveys the tremendous beauty and excitement … Continue reading →

Posted in Artists & Art, Photography, Science | 1 Comment

Is this art?

Posted on June 11, 2007 by cicada

Interaction of Stellar Wind with Diffuse Nebulae, 1968 Bernar Venet The traveling proprietors of Cognitive Daily, Dave and Greta Munger, check in from Paris with this formidable question: Is science art? More specifically, is an enlarged journal article, presented devoid … Continue reading →

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Bodyscope 1935: Man, Woman, and a dash of dated rhetoric

Posted on June 11, 2007 by cicada

Bodyscope Anatomical Chart, 1935 approximately 20″ x 16″ Ralph H. Segal, Bodyscope Publications Inc., Educational Building, 70 5th Ave., NYC From 1935, two ornate Bodyscope teaching charts. Three windows in each chart allow a cutaway view of the torso and … Continue reading →

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Boston’s Harcourt Bindery

Posted on June 9, 2007 by cicada

I love gears, I love type, I love paper art: virtual field trip, courtesy of the Rag & Bone Blog.

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Cabinet of Monstrosities

Posted on June 9, 2007 by cicada

Avaritia/Jose Hajime Emoto, 2005 Quick quiz: can you list the seven deadly sins?

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Just Tired

Posted on June 8, 2007 by cicada

I’ve been out of it lately, for stupid reasons that I ought to be handling better. I’m just so tired. My life has been in a state of uncertain flux for too long, and I’ve gotten way off-balance. As I … Continue reading →

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Here there be Seadragon

Posted on June 7, 2007 by cicada

This is the sort of pretty toy I’m used to Apple giving me. Why, why is this from Microsoft? I’m confused, but I want! Via: all over the place. Source: TED Conference.

Posted in Film, Video & Music, Science | 3 Comments

Better than the book?

Posted on June 6, 2007 by cicada

from HisDarkMaterials.org Full disclosure: I am not a fan of Philip Pullman. I didn’t love His Dark Materials; it was undeniably clever, but too heavy-handed for me to ever fully relax my guard (I don’t like being told what to … Continue reading →

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Hearts, to be worn on the sleeve