Author Archives: cicada

Alessandra Sanguinetti’s On the Sixth Day

Posted on November 6, 2006 by cicada

Hungry Hyaena: Alessandra Sanguinetti at Yossi Milo Gallery I saw a selection of photos from Sanguinetti’s series, On the Sixth Day, when I visited New York last month. The exhibition had a powerful emotional impact, but since we were doing … Continue reading →

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Aposematism

Posted on November 4, 2006 by cicada

Aposematism, 2006. Watercolor on illustration board “Aposematism” is a type of protective signalling mechanism, usually but not always involving bright coloration, that draws the attention of predators. It might seem counterintuitive that potential prey would make themselves more conspicuous, but … Continue reading →

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Mike Libby’s tech insects

Posted on November 3, 2006 by cicada

Mike Libby – Insect Lab I love insects and I love clockworks. How can I not adore this guy’s work? Look at his beetles first. Not only are they beautiful, but this could be a great way to give your … Continue reading →

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Art in the closet

Posted on November 1, 2006 by cicada

Ok, I don’t have any art in my closet. But I would, if I bought these delicious Gustav Klimt-inspired shoes, from Hollywould.com. They’re even on sale!

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Mirror games

Posted on October 30, 2006 by cicada

The ability to recognize oneself in a mirror is frequently cited as evidence of sentience. A dog may be frightened or excited by its reflection, but either way it does not appear aware that the reflection is its own. The … Continue reading →

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“organic” f/x

Posted on October 26, 2006 by cicada

Publicity still from The Fountain, 2006 I wasn’t all that excited to see Darren Aronofsky’s new film The Fountain until I started reading press about the film. An article by Steve Silberman in the November 1 issue of Wired briefly … Continue reading →

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Why I love PZ Myers

Posted on October 21, 2006 by cicada

Pharyngula: Feminism is undermining human evolution! Pharyngula has simply got to be my favorite blog. In this post, PZ Myers refutes an annoying pseudo-expert, William Tucker, who spews a lot of bogus biology on his roundabout way to bashing feminism.

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Why I can’t balance my checkbook

Posted on October 20, 2006 by cicada

Experts: Some women perform well in math Talk about a non-surprise. The title of this article, as usual, is misleading. The study served not to verify that some women can do math (duh), but to demonstrate the powerful effect gender … Continue reading →

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Harriet Gets Glam

Posted on October 19, 2006 by cicada

As a Dorothy Sayers fan, I’m flat out horrified by this vintage cover art for Strong Poison. (Amazon) Unless I’m mistaken, it appears the seductive blonde in the painted-on dress is meant to be Harriet Vane. (Harriet was a paragon … Continue reading →

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Wild ancestor things

Posted on October 17, 2006 by cicada

I had to post this image from my recent trip to the Cloisters in New York. The Cloisters hosts most of the medieval art belonging to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and this is an illumination from a medieval manuscript. … Continue reading →

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