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Josephine Decker on the set of Shirley

How Josephine Decker Directed the Power Plays in ‘Shirley’ and ‘Madeline’s Madeline’

"Even though this film is about a muse/author relationship, it's also about a woman's relationship to herself," the director tells Observer.
By Alina Cohen

How the Creative Process Is Shifting for Artists in Social Isolation

Artists are facing canceled exhibitions and sales that are suddenly up in the air, yet still face the pressure to create. 'To the collectors and the art advisors: Buy art from small galleries right now,' painter Sam McKinniss said.
By Helen Holmes
Jerry Saltz at Vulture Festival 2018.

Jerry Saltz Has Some Advice for Novice Art Admirers

Not sure how to talk about art? In a new video for Lifehacker, Jerry Saltz lays out the basics.
By Helen Holmes
If you let your possessions pile up, they will begin to cloud your thinking.

How Practical Minimalism Helps me Focus

By David Kadavy
Asimov shares the tactics and strategies he developed to never run out of ideas again.

Isaac Asimov: How to Never Run Out of Ideas Again

By Charles Chu
In life, there are plenty of crayons to color with.

What to Do When Someone ‘Steals’ Your Amazing Idea

By Nir Eyal
“The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier. From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk”

“From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk” is a Passageway to Gaultier’s Creative World

By Lorant Duzgun
Some exciting recent hybrid projects highlight this melding of traditional art and cutting-edge technology.

How Viewing Tech as Art Is on the Horizon

By Gideon Kimbrell
Uncommon achievement requires an uncommon level of grit and a massive amount of faith even when you keep failing.

The Only Way to Master Any Creative Skill

By Thomas Oppong
Work can happen in many different ways.

The Most Important Working Habit of Hemingway: Stop at the Height of Your Day

By Darius Foroux
A still from Emil's latest video shoot.

Holy Sons Inhabits ‘Timelessness’ as Few Other Musicians Can Today

By Justin Joffe
Twelve thousand women wearing a pink t-shirt participate in the "The Young Ladies" race against breast cancer on October 5, 2014 at the Le Mans racetrack, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN FRANCOIS MONIER (Photo credit should read JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images)

How the Internet Busts Big Companies That Copy Underground Artists

By Brady Dale
If your challenge is not challenging, what do you do?

How Constraints Breed Creativity

By Leon Jacobs
The Tempest Two

What We Learned From 54 Days at Sea in a Rowing Boat

By James Whittle and Tommy Caulfield
When will computers and humans interact fully?

Moving Toward Computing at the Speed of Thought

By Frances Van Scoy
Those who reframe the situation as exciting and ride the wave of stress are better equipped to handle it

How to Turn Stress and Panic Into Productivity

By Jory MacKay
Los Angeles asks, What will you create?

Six Things I’ve Learned After Living in LA for a Year

By Melanie Curtin
Give yourself time to figure out what ‘good music’ sounds like to you.

Don’t Write Words, Write Music

By Hillary Weiss
Influence is how they will navigate a world of uncertainty.

The Seven Techniques to Convince Anyone of Anything

By James Altucher
If you really want to get things done you can’t just keep your head down.

This Is How to Be Productive Without Being Miserable: Eight Proven Secrets

By Eric Barker
Creativity needs community

How Finding the Right Community Can Help Your Creativity

By Jory MacKay
“Will anybody care?”

The 6 Simple Habits Fueling My Creativity

By Todd Brison
Here are a few goals you need to have when attending a conference if you don’t want the experience to be a waste.

Most Conferences Are a Waste of Money…Unless You Do This

By Jeff Goins
Amy Whitaker

Why an Art Degree Might Still Help You Succeed in Business

By Anna Staropoli
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