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Meta-engines of creativity: diagrams in Physics
How can a single geometric "jewel" replace 500 pages of dense quantum algebra? We explore the evolution of physics diagrams, from Richard Feynman’s famous doodles to the multi-dimensional "Amplituhedron," and end with a look at Alejandro Guijarro’s haunting photography of quantum blackboards.
jmfwhittle
Nov 20, 20178 min read


The Taxonomy of Neurosis: Yves Netzhammer
Swiss artist Yves Netzhammer creates a universe of "Concave Thoughts." Using the cold, precise language of computer-generated diagrams, he explores the messy inner world of human emotion, creating an empathic link with the viewer through the archetypal gestures of his featureless, mannequin-like figures.
jmfwhittle
Dec 11, 20165 min read


Portrait of the artist as a̶ y̶o̶u̶n̶g̶ m̶a̶n̶ / a̶ y̶o̶u̶n̶g̶ d̶o̶g̶ / a building...
Since 1986, artist Mark Manders has been creating a 'self-portrait as a building,' treating his entire body of work as a single, evolving architectural space. We explore how he uses the diagram as a tool to organize his thoughts, creating laboratory-like sculptures that blend subjective poetry with objective science.
jmfwhittle
Apr 13, 20164 min read
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