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On art, health, and neuroaesthetics
I've been reading a few science papers lately, so that you don't have to.
Nov 9 • 
Risto Holopainen
The Dissidents
A rant on politics and culture after discovering a new Swedish podcast
Oct 8 • 
Risto Holopainen
Aloi and the artist myth
Yet another well-meaning book of career advice for the aspiring artist.
Aug 3 • 
Risto Holopainen
Alternatives to TINA
On growth models, economy, and AI
Jul 9 • 
Risto Holopainen
From the hyper-contemporary to the reactionary
Book reviews: On aesthetics of dispersion, whatever that is, and a defence of beautiful art.
Apr 22 • 
Risto Holopainen
Closed gallery
On art and commerce
Mar 22 • 
Risto Holopainen
Moving fast and breaking things
An update on AI developments
Feb 23 • 
Risto Holopainen
On activism and art vandalism
Without the notion that art is sacred iconoclasm wouldn't matter very much
Jan 10 • 
Risto Holopainen
The Needle's Haystack
The Needle's Haystack
Opinion pieces on contemporary art, philosophy, media, politics - your guide, or what am I doing in a haystack, anyway?
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