When Bob Dylan Isn’t Writing Nobel-Winning Lyrics, He’s Creating Original Paintings and Drawings Nearly 100 imaginative portraits, still lifes and other artworks by the renowned singer-songwriter are now on view at the Halcyon Gallery in London The collection includes several portraits of musicians. Halcyon Gallery Bob Dylan is famous for his poetic lyrics and raw vocals, but the renowned singer-songwriter has long turned to another art form to “relax and refocus a restless mind”: drawing and painting. Now, nearly 100 of his artworks are on display in London. Titled “Point Blank,” the free exhibition at the Halcyon Gallery features colorful acrylics based on sketches that Dylan completed between 2021 and 2022. The artworks depict subjects like a tree outside a window, a living room and a waterfront in Zurich. The collection also includes imaginative portraits of people engaged in various activities, such as playing guitar, riding a bicycle and drinking tea. “The idea was not only to observe the human condition, but to throw myself into it with great urgency,” Dylan says in a statement, adding: “As to the color schemes, the idea was to create living, breathing entities that have emotional resonance—colors used as weapons and mood-setters, a means of storytelling.” Dylan made the original sketches between 2021 and 2022. Halcyon Gallery The artworks on display are “hazy, snapshot things,” according to Artnet’s Richard Whiddington. “With Dylan remaining noncommittal as to which derive from reality and which from his imagination, the viewer is [encouraged] to partake in a little storytelling of their own.” Born in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1941, Dylan moved to New York City to begin his musical career in 1961. “The artist who would eventually become the voice of a generation was then a 19-year-old college dropout bored with the Midwest and intrigued by the folk music coming out of Lower Manhattan’s Greenwich Village,” writes Smithsonian magazine’s Grant Wong. In the years that followed, Dylan rose to fame with folk songs such as “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” Throughout his career, the musician has released 40 studio albums, earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016. Along the way, he decided to try his hand at drawing and painting. Dylan has been exhibiting visual art since 2007. Halcyon Gallery “He’s always been an artist in quiet moments,” writes the London Times’ Nancy Durrant. “If he has been more visible in this guise recently, it’s because his usual relentless touring schedule evaporated during the pandemic and he suddenly had the opportunity to focus on painting in a new way.” The singer-songwriter has been displaying his visual artworks since 2007, when an exhibition of 200 watercolor and gouache paintings based on drawings and sketches opened in Germany. In 2019, the Modern Art Museum in Shanghai showcased his sculptures, paintings and drawings. Halcyon has staged several exhibitions of Dylan’s paintings, including a 2022 show that displayed them alongside works by some of his artistic influences, such as Claude Monet, Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall. “A real artist made these drawings and paintings,” wrote the Guardian’s Jonathan Jones in a review of a 2016 show at Halcyon. “Their integrity is compelling. They demand to be looked at, for their awe and wonder at the beauty and grandeur of being alive. These are the pictures of a true poet.”According to the gallery, “Point Blank” began as a book of “quick studies” and “accompanying prose.” Visitors will be able to read the text as they examine Dylan’s latest artworks. “These works on paper feel like memories, intangible windows into the life and imagination of one of the greatest storytellers who ever lived,” says Kate Brown, Halcyon’s creative director, in the statement. “People who attend the exhibition will discover that they provoke stories from our imagination. We consider the circumstances of the protagonists and ponder our movement through the spaces that the artist depicts.” “Point Blank” is on view at the Halcyon Gallery in London through July 6, 2025. Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday. Source: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/when-bob-dylan-isnt-writing-nobel-winning-lyrics-hes-creating-original-paintings-and-drawings-180986612/ #when #bob #dylan #isn039t #writing #nobelwinning #lyrics #he039s #creating #original #paintings #and #drawings

Model of ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel.’ Image © Thierry Stefanopoulos – La Cinémathèque française. All images courtesy of the Design Museum, London, shared with permission This Fall, 600+ Objects Spanning Wes Anderson’s Career Will Go on View at the Design Museum May 13, 2025 FilmHistory Kate Mothes From his earliest filmic experiments in the 1990s to international blockbusters, Wes Anderson has carved an instantly recognizable, unique, and much-memed cinematic niche. Muted hues, quirky characters, and a throwback sensibility bring off-the-wall, ensemble narratives to life. London’s Design Museum, in collaboration with la Cinémathèque française, presents the first retrospective of the film director’s creative output, from early releases like Bottle Rocket (1996) to more mainstream hits like The Darjeeling Limited (2007) and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). Rat puppet, Arch Model Studio, from ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox.’ Photo by Richard Round-Turner, © the Design Museum Including more than 600 objects, most of which will go on display in Britain for the first time, the exhibition will showcase iconic set pieces, preparatory notes, puppets, and models from numerous films. Just a few highlights include a miniature motorcycle that belonged to Mr. Fox in the titular The Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Sam Shakuski’s Scout kit from Moonrise Kingdom (2012), and Anderson’s personal notebooks from The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). Wes Anderson: The Archives opens on November 21 and continues through July 26, 2026. Tickets are available now, and you can plan your visit on the Design Museum’s website. Vending machines, Atelier Simon Weisse, from ‘Asteroid City.’ Photo by Richard Round-Turner, © the Design Museum Miniature motorcycle of Mr. Fox, Arch Model Studio, from ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox.’ Photo by Richard Round-Turner, © the Design Museum Miniature model and train sign from ‘The Darjeeling Limited,’ and a blackboard depicting the Solar System from ‘Asteroid City.’ Photo by Richard Round-Turner, © the Design Museum Tracy’s puppet (detail), Arch Model Studio, from ‘Isle of Dogs.’ Photo by Richard Round-Turner, © the Design Museum Wes Anderson’s personal notebooks from ‘The Royal Tenenbaums.’ Photo by Roger Do Minh, © Wes Anderson Sam Shakuski’s Scout kit from ‘Moonrise Kingdom.’ Photo by Richard Round-Turner, © the Design Museum Next article Source: https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/05/wes-anderson-archives-exhibition/ #this #fall #objects #spanning #wes #andersons #career #will #view #the #design #museum

Macworld Apple on Tuesday announced several new Accessibility features coming to macOS later this year. The features will be part of macOS 16, which will be revealed at WWDC25 on June 9. The features are highlighted by a new Magnifier app with Continuity Camera functionality. Mac users are already familiar with Continuity Camera and its ability to use the iPhone’s camera as a webcam. Now, with the Magnifier app, a Mac can use the iPhone camera (or any other USB camera) to view the surroundings and zoom in. For example, users in a lecture hall can use the Magnifier app and iPhone camera to get a closer look at a whiteboard at the front of the room. The Magnifier will also be able to display multiple live session windows where a user can watch a presentation and follow along in a book at the same time using Desk View. Brightness, contrast, color filters, and perspective are adjustable, and views can be captured, grouped, and saved to add to at a later time. The new Accessibility Reader is a system-wide feature for making text easier to read. Text can be customized for color, font, and spacing, and users can also switch to Spoken Content. Since Accessibility Reader is system-wide, it can be used in any app, including the new Magnifier. Other new Accessibility features coming to macOS 16 include: Braille Access: Users can use a built-in app launcher to open any app by typing with Braille Screen Input or a connected Braille device. Braille Access lets users take notes in Braille and do calculations using Nemeth Braille. Braille Ready Format (BRF) files can be opened directly from Braille Access. Live Captions integration lets users transcribe conversations directly on braille displays. Background Sounds: Can be personalized with new EQ settings, playback duration times, and new actions for automations in Shortcuts. Personal Voice: Uses on-device machine learning and artificial intelligence for a smoother, more natural-sounding voice. Support for Mexican Spanish will also be available. Vehicle Motion Cues: Available in the iPhone and coming to the Mac, this feature can help reduce motion sickness when riding in a moving vehicle by displaying animated dots that correspond to a vehicle’s movements. Vehicle Motion Cues can help prevent motion sickness for those times you’re using your Mac as a passenger on a bus, train, or car.Apple Apple is also updating iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 with several new Accessibility features. Apple often takes the opportunity to showcase new Accessibility features about a month before the WWDC keynote. Last year, the company highlighted Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and other features in iOS 18. Source: https://www.macworld.com/article/2780261/macos-16s-new-magnifier-app-uses-an-iphone-to-see-far-away-objects-up-close.html #macos #16s #new #magnifier #app #uses #iphone #see #faraway #objects #close

Called the RDR System, this C++-only project was developed to showcase how the Advanced Locomotion System Refactored (ALS) can be integrated with Motion Matching features from the Game Animation Sample Project (GASP).While it's not a complete gameplay framework, the RDR System is designed to serve as a learning resource and a foundation for exploring advanced animation workflows. It's available for free, as David Pusher combined two separate projects and a third-party asset with the goal of gaining a deeper understanding of how these systems work and, as he explained, sharing something that others might also find helpful.RDR System features:Hybrid locomotion system, built on top of ALS and GASP core logic, clean and extensible C++ foundation, suitable for learning or rapid prototyping;Seamless switching between first-person and third-person perspectives, both views fully supported with dedicated animations and weapon logic;Modular weapon component system, designed to work with both first- and third-person modes, includes ready-to-use animations for equipping, unequipping, and aiming weapons and supports placeholder visibility logic for cinematic transitions and mesh control;Motion Matching integration for smooth, realistic animation transitions, works in both first-person and third-person modes and blends responsive gameplay with high-fidelity motion capture data. Source: https://80.lv/articles/free-c-system-that-combines-als-gasp-motion-matching-for-unreal-engine-5/ #free #system #that #combines #als #gasp #ampamp #motion #matching #for #unreal #engine

Image credit: SmartPixelsAs brands look to immersive, interactive, real-time technology to turn shoppers into buyers, they're starting to leave traditional ways of showcasing products online in the past. But what’s driving this shift?Over the last few years, consumers have expressed the desire to explore and customize products to their exact preferences. To better cater to this appetite, brands have invested in immersive marketing experiences like 3D product configurators.Interactive 3D product configurators empower customers to fully explore a product. They can discover, decide on, and purchase the features that matter most to them.Customers that interact with a product configurator tend to:Reach a buying decision fasterSelect higher-value optionsBetter understand what they’re buyingHave stronger brand recallSpend more time connecting with a brandDue to these benefits, luxury brands across industries are implementing product configurators and seeing greater engagement and conversion. Here are four product configurators that are currently changing the way consumers buy.Global adventure company Arksen needed a new way to showcase its latest marine exploration vessel that aligned to the company’s core values of innovation, technology, and adventure. Teaming up with design company canVERSE, they used real-time 3D to create a streamlined workflow that started with Arksen’s computer-aided design (CAD) data and resulting in a fully interactive real-time 3D configurator.Scroll to the bottom of Arksen’s website to experience the configurator.Knowing traditional ways of selling products wouldn’t be enough to turn shoppers into buyers, luxury travel and lifestyle brand Globe-Trotter teamed up with SmartPixels, a Paris-based startup specializing in product configurators. Together, they delivered a more immersive experience to help customers feel confident in purchasing.Globe-Trotter shoppers can use the company's interactive 3D web configurator to customize every component of their bespoke luggage. And, with over a trillion possible configurations to choose from, customers can effortlessly personalize each purchase and view sections in real time.Test out the configurator on Globe-Trotter’s website.Onanoff, a global leader in safe, kid-friendly audio equipment, partnered with Visionaries 777 to level up its customer experience by fully adopting real-time 3D technology. The company’s interactive product configurator for internal sales offers 400% more capacity for customization, enabling customers to truly engage with the products.Explore Onanoff’s configurator.Church’s Footwear has seen significant results from its 3D configurator. Built in partnership with SmartPixels, the customized configurator offers 100,000 footwear variations for customers to choose from. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Church’s 3D product configurator generated nearly 50% of made-to-order sales, with the average transaction value (ATV) being 35% higher than the standard retail ATV.Check out Church's Consul configurator.Created by a team of Unity senior technical specialists, software developers, and technical artists, TALIA is an end-to-end product configuration experience of a fictional luxury furniture brand. TALIA showcases how to power the next generation of customer engagement with customization options, realistic images, and a cohesive luxury brand presentation.Explore the TALIA experience.Discover how you can create your own real-time 3D product configurator with Unity Industry – contact us to learn more. Source: https://unity.com/blog/industry/4-must-see-interactive-3d-product-configurators #mustsee #interactive #product #configurators

Nature, Published online: 13 May 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01398-0The winners of Nature’s 2025 photo competition braved crashing waves and misty mountains to capture their science. Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01398-0 #six #striking #images #showcase #scientific #fieldwork

Explore the captivating world of Unreal Engine with this mesmerizing character overlay material effect. Perfect for game developers and VFX enthusiasts, this showcase highlights the power and creativity possible within Unreal Engine. If you're inspired by what you see, don't forget to subscribe for more incredible VFX content and insights. 🎮✨ https://linktr.ee/cghow #UnrealEngine #RealtimeVFX #overlay Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VdnK3lBz_E #unreal #engine #character #galaxy #overlay #material #shorts

Explore how utilizing Adobe Firefly and AI-powered features in Premiere Pro and After Effects can elevate your creation of standout video content for social media. Join award-winning editor and producer Karina Anglada as she guides you through several techniques, tips, and tricks to expand the creative possibilities of working with social video content. You’ll learn how to: Level up your content with generative AI and the Firefly Video Model Take advantage of AI-powered features to optimize your video content for better engagement and performance on social media Subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/48Y1QJ1 Learn more about Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/3RTndnp About Adobe Creative Cloud: Unlocking creative potential goes beyond tools – it's about cultivating inspiration, fostering innovation, and mastering artistic expression. On the Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel, discover stories, concepts, and trends that ignite your creativity. We are your hub for creativity, connecting you with Adobe channels for detailed tutorials and product insights. Adobe® Creative Cloud™ brings together everything you need to create your greatest work. One membership gives you access to all Adobe professional creative desktop applications, plus new features as soon as they're available. Cloud storage ensures file access anywhere, even on mobile, streamlining concept sharing. Cloud-based services let you build websites, mobile apps, and content for any medium/device. With Behance integration, you can publish your portfolio on your own URL and plug into the world's largest creative community to get inspired, get feedback, and find new opportunities. Connect with Adobe Creative Cloud: Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativecloud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/adobe-creative-cloud/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adobecreativecloud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adobecreativecloud/ #Adobe #AdobeYouTube #AdobeCreativeCloud Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSpsBM7cUcs #social #media #content #creation #the #world #adobe #creative #cloud

New Persona annoucement due this week but prepare for disappointment GameCentral Published May 13, 2025 4:37pm Updated May 13, 2025 4:37pm Persona 5: The Phantom X – there’s too much red for it to be Persona 6 (Atlus) Atlus has confirmed that a new Persona title will be unveiled on Thursday but despite what fans hope it’s almost certainly not Persona 6. Persona 5 will be 10 years old next year. In that time there’s been innumerable spin-offs, as well as a remake of Persona 3 and rumours that Persona 4 will be getting the same treatment. What there hasn’t been any word on though is Persona 6. It was eight years between Persona 4 and 5, so even taking longer development times into account this isn’t unusual, but it’s frustrating for fans that literally the only thing we know about Persona 6 is that its main colour is green, rather than the red of its predecessor. Hopes rose today that maybe there’d finally be a reveal, as Atlus announced a livestream for a new Persona unveiling, but instead of Persona 6 it’s just yet another Persona 5 spin-off. Persona 5: The Phantom X is a free-to-play live service game from Chinese publisher Perfect World, that has already been available in open beta in China since last April. It features a completely different Phantom Thief team but with similar gameplay to Persona 5, albeit streamlined for smartphones and filled with microtransactions. In short, it’s probably the last thing fans wanted but presumably the annoucement this week is for the full release in Japan and (probably but not definitely) the West. Some fans have tried to convince themselves it is for Persona 6 but not only is the colour scheme and art style clearly that of Persona 5, but the owl emoji is a reference to the character Lufel, who is the game’s equivalent of Morgana from the main game. When will Persona 6 be announced? If you have to see it all for yourself, the livestream takes place on Thursday, May 15 at 3pm BST. The YouTube video for the stream is already live and features artwork that makes it very clear that this is Persona 5: The Phantom X and not Persona 6. More Trending Sadly, there really is no clue as to when Persona 6 will be revealed, although when it does arrive it’s expected to be multiformat, including for Xbox and the Switch 2. Given the critical and commerical success of Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus is in no rush to say or do anything about Persona 6, but the further we get away from Persona 5’s original launch date the more likely an annoucement gets. It’s possible Atlus may use one of the not-E3 summer showcases to unveil it, but it’s just as likely they’ll reveal it via one of their own events. There may even be a tease in the livestream on Thursday, but that seems unlikely. Perhaps the main question now is whether Persona 4’s remake will be announced and/or released before Persona 6. Considering there’s more evidence for its existence than for the sequel, that’s probably quite likely. A spin-off mobile game is tantamount to trolling fans (Atlus) Email gamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader’s Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. GameCentral Sign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy Source: https://metro.co.uk/2025/05/13/new-persona-annoucement-due-this-week-prepare-disappointment-23079773/ #new #persona #annoucement #due #this #week #but #prepare #for #disappointment

Ocean House Resort in Rhode Island | © Stephen Mcfadden via Unsplash In today’s dynamic hospitality sector, being one step ahead is key to achieving success. Contemporary tourists desire more than a place to lodge; they crave adventures and innovation paired with comfort. Greython Construction stands out as a player in the hotel renovation realm for their skill in revamping hotel areas to fulfill and surpass these demands.  Comprehensive Project Management Greython Construction takes a holistic approach to hotel renovations, managing every aspect from initial design to final inspections. Their team ensures a seamless process that includes: Creating the design ideas. Setting the budget to meet the client’s objectives and respond to market needs.  Execution with an emphasis on effectiveness and exceptional artistry.  Ensuring adherence to industry regulations is key during quality checks and final approvals. 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With their knack for combining aesthetics with practices and operational effectiveness, Greython Construction guarantees that each project yields enduring benefits.  Let’s team up with Greython Construction for a makeover that will impress visitors, boost our brand image, and secure our future growth.  by ArchEyes Team Leave a comment Source: https://archeyes.com/hotel-upgrades-made-effortless-partner-with-greython-construction-for-superior-hospitality-transformations/ #hotel #upgrades #made #effortless #partner #with #greython #construction #for #superior #hospitality #transformations