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“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”
— Herman Melville
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Is attending art school necessary to become an artist?
Jean-Michel Basquiat did not attend formal art school. Instead, he was largely self-taught and became known as part of the street art scene in New York City in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He gained prominence through his graffiti work under the pseudonym “SAMO” and later transitioned to more formal art settings, becoming a major figure in the neo-expressionist movement. His raw talent, distinctive style, and bold commentary on issues such as race and class distinguished him as a powerful force in contemporary art without traditional academic training.
Andy Warhol did receive formal art education. He studied commercial art at Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) in Pittsburgh, graduating in 1949 with a degree in pictorial design. His education and subsequent work as a commercial illustrator greatly influenced his later artistic style and approach, particularly in his role as a leading figure of the Pop Art movement. Warhol’s use of mass production techniques, celebrity culture, and commercial imagery are often attributed to his early professional experiences and training.
Jackson Pollock did attend formal art school. He studied at the Art Students League of New York, where he was taught by Thomas Hart Benton, a leading American regionalist painter. Benton’s focus on rhythmic and dynamic compositions influenced Pollock’s early work, although Pollock later developed his unique style, breaking away from his mentor’s realism. Pollock became known for his groundbreaking drip and action painting techniques, making him one of the most significant figures in abstract expressionism.
David Hockney attended art school and had a formal education in the arts. He studied at the Bradford College of Art in his hometown in England and later attended the Royal College of Art in London. Hockney gained recognition during his time at the Royal College, becoming a leading figure in the British Pop Art movement. His formal training helped him experiment with various media and styles, making him one of the most versatile and influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Finding creative ideas
Finding creative ideas can come from a blend of exploration, inspiration, and structure. Here are some techniques you can try:
- Divergent Thinking: Start with brainstorming without limits. Jot down as many ideas as possible, no matter how unconventional. Quantity often leads to quality by pushing past the obvious.
- Mind Mapping: Begin with a core concept and visually branch out with related ideas. This approach can reveal connections you hadn’t considered.
- Combine and Remix: Take two unrelated concepts and see if you can combine them into something new. For example, think about how the paper industry could intersect with environmental education, or how digital platforms can simulate real-world investment.
- Observe and Take Notes: Everyday life is a constant source of inspiration. Notice trends, user pain points, or processes that could be streamlined. Keep a notebook to capture these thoughts, even if they seem random at first.
- Reverse Thinking: Instead of asking “How can I create a great idea?”, try thinking in reverse—consider how not to solve a problem or list “don’ts” for a project. This can lead to breakthrough thinking by clarifying what you do want.
- Draw from Other Industries: Looking at innovation in completely different fields often brings fresh perspectives. For instance, if you’re in the paper industry, examine what the tech or entertainment industries are doing to engage customers and consider how you might apply similar strategies.
- Set Constraints: Ironically, limitations can fuel creativity. Setting a constraint like “this idea must be doable with only one material” forces you to think deeply about how to work within boundaries.
- Collaborate with Others: Bringing other perspectives into the mix can help generate more ideas and refine them. Try brainstorming sessions with people who have different backgrounds or expertise.
- Experiment and Prototype: Sometimes ideas only become clear through trial and error. Don’t wait for a perfect concept—build quick prototypes or mockups to test the feasibility and refine them as you go.
- Take Breaks: Finally, stepping away and engaging in different activities, like a walk or even enjoying a beer, can refresh your mind and lead to unexpected insights.
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By Erik Spiekermann
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Stop Making Stupid People Famous.
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“So bullshitting isn’t just nonsense. It’s constructed in order to appear meaningful, though on closer examination, it isn’t. And bullshit isn’t the same as lying. A liar knows the truth but makes statements deliberately intended to sell people on falsehoods. bullshitters, in contrast, aren’t concerned about what’s true or not, so much as they’re trying to appear as if they know what they’re talking about. In that sense, bullshitting can be thought of as a verbal demonstration of the Dunning-Kruger effect—when people speak from a position of disproportionate confidence about their knowledge relative to what little they actually know, bullshit is often the result.”
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Without me, you are nothing.
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Living a Lie: We Deceive Ourselves to Better Deceive Others
“What’s so interesting is that we seem to intuitively understand that if we can get ourselves to believe something first, we’ll be more effective at getting others to believe it,” says William von Hippel, a psychologist at The University of Queensland, who co-authored the study. “So we process information in a biased fashion, we convince ourselves, and we convince others. The beauty is, those are the steps Trivers outlined—and they all lined up in one study.”
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“You copied my style.”
— 2Pac
