Author : Caveat Magister
Publisher :
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 22,50 MB
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781734965926
Analyzing the work of Burning Man, the SF Institute of Possibility, the Jejune Institute, and other groups, this book is a how-to manual for designing transformative or "psychomagical" experiences.
Author : Barbara Traub
Publisher : Immedium
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 17,72 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Art
ISBN : 1597020265
Offers a photographic record of the annual event held in the Black Rock Desert in Northern Nevada, from its beginning as a performance art exhibit to its current status as a pop culture destination.
Author : Ariel Bloomer
Publisher : Ariel Bloomer
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 35,30 MB
Release : 2018-01-05
Category : Creative ability
ISBN : 9780692995655
In this hilarious, candid, and warm debut, Icon For Hire vocalist Ariel Bloomer bares her soul and shares her struggles, coupling accessible autobiography with practical advice and inspiration for navigating the messiest parts of life. From growing up a passionate but troubled spiritual seeker to chasing her rock n' roll dreams, Bloomer's journey illustrates the importance of cultivating self-love and the transformational nature of creativity, and how to access the artist inside all of us. Turning one's pain into art is an intense but rewarding endeavor, and is one we can all benefit from if we're brave enough to say yes to the challenge.
Author : Caveat Magister (Benjamin Wachs)
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 39,78 MB
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1623173701
A practical and irreverent guide to Burning Man, its philosophy, why people do this to themselves, and how it matters to the world Over 30 years Burning Man has gone from two families on a San Francisco beach to a global movement in which hundreds of thousands of people around the world create events on every continent. It has been the subject of fawning media profiles, an exhibit in the Smithsonian, and is beloved by tech billionaires and boho counterculturalists alike. But why does it matter? What does it actually have to offer us? The answer, Caveat Magister writes, is simple: Burning Man's philosophy can help us build better communities in which individuals' freedom to follow their own authentic passions also brings them together in common purpose. Burning Man is a prototype, and its philosophy is a how-to manual for better communities, that, instead of rules, offers principles. Featuring iconic and impossible stories from "the playa," interviews with Burning Man's founders and staff, and personal recollections of the late Larry Harvey--Burning Man's founder, "Chief Philosophical Officer," and the author's close friend and colleague--The Scene That Became Cities introduces readers to the experience of Burning Man; explains why it grew; posits how it could impact fields as diverse as art, economics, and politics; and makes the ideas behind it accessible, actionable, and useful.
Author : Julia Cameron
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 10,49 MB
Release : 2002-03-04
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1101156880
"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times "Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue Over four million copies sold! Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron's novel approach guides readers in uncovering problems areas and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to free up any areas where they might be stuck, opening up opportunities for self-growth and self-discovery. The program begins with Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – The Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious, and The Artist Date, a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist. From there, she shares hundreds of exercises, activities, and prompts to help readers thoroughly explore each chapter. She also offers guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors. A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.
Author : Beth Pickens
Publisher : Feminist Press at CUNY
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 31,77 MB
Release : 2018-04-10
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 193693230X
A candid guidebook about art-making in the midst of oppression—"a slim, necessary revelation" (Maggie Nelson, The Argonauts). Visiting the Andy Warhol Museum as a teenager, Beth Pickens realized that art was imperative for reflecting—and thus remaking—the world. As an adult, she has dedicated her life to arts nonprofits and consulting, helping marginalized artists traverse the world of MFAs, residences, and institutional funding. Writing in the aftermath of the 2016 election, Pickens reminds emerging artists that their art is more important than ever. She gives advice on fostering creativity and sustaining an innovative practice as conversations about grants, public programming, and arts funding in schools grow ever-more heated. Part political manifesto, part practical manual, this resource reminds us that art has always been a tool of resistance.
Author : Rob Walker
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 32,76 MB
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0525521259
An imaginative, thought-provoking gift book to awaken your senses and attune them to the things that matter in your life. Welcome to the era of white noise. Our lives are in constant tether to phones, to email, and to social media. In this age of distraction, the ability to experience and be present is often lost: to think and to see and to listen. Enter Rob Walker's The Art of Noticing. This gorgeously illustrated volume will spark your creativity--and most importantly, help you see the world anew. Through a series of simple and playful exercises--131 of them--Walker maps ways for you to become a clearer thinker, a better listener, a more creative workplace colleague and finally, to rediscover your sense of passion and to notice what really matters to you.
Author : Jennifer Raiser
Publisher :
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 31,77 MB
Release : 2016-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 1631062565
An authorized collection of more than two hundred color photos showcases the sculptures, art, stories, and interviews from the annual celebration of artistic expression in Nevada's barren Black Rock Desert
Author : Flynt Flossy
Publisher :
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 35,10 MB
Release : 2019-05-23
Category : Self-actualization (Psychology)
ISBN : 9781733083911
Anyone will agree that life can throw us curveballs. Whether you are an artist with dreams of attaining worldwide fame or the type with hopes of climbing the corporate ladder, everyone is faced with obstacles that can either inspire or lead to self-doubt. Never underestimate the power of your thoughts. When faced with adversities, we can either choose to feel defeated or make the negatives work for us positively. Learn how music producer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Flynt Flossy, creator of the world-renowned unique music label Turquoise Jeep Records, took an unorthodox approach in order to create a sweet situation from his sour hardships. You will see how he was able to manifest a thought in his head into a platform with millions of viewers worldwide and an international fan base. He will walk you through the hardships he experienced before his success and also the obstacles he faced as he gained it. See how you can apply his insight to your journey.
Author : Exploratorium
Publisher : WeldonOwn+ORM
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 16,51 MB
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1681885964
Fifty of the world’s most creative people share their stories and inspirations in this volume created by the Exploratorium science museum. What do music visionary Brian Eno, kinetic sculptor Theo Jansen, science writer Mary Roach, Mythbuster Adam Savage, and Pulitzer-winning journalist Thomas Friedman have in common? They are all game-changers: scientists, artists, entertainers, and activists who revolutionized their fields with bold new perspectives and approaches—and they all had transformative, course-setting experiences at the Exploratorium science museum, the San Francisco landmark visited by a million people a year in person and by millions more online. Join them and forty-five more brilliant thinkers and doers in a wonderfully playful, insightful, and sometimes incredibly moving journey to see how you, too, can harness your powers of observation, inquiry, and engagement to be the change you want to see in the world—regardless of who you are or what you do. Interviewees and subjects include: Oscar-Winning Sound Designer Walter Murch on observation Laurie Anderson on art as a way of knowing Memory Expert Elizabeth Loftus on how we learn Oliver Sacks on perception Mary Roach on how she learned to ask the right questions Adam Savage on the fun of finding things out Mickey Hart on the art of playing to learn, and learning to play California Governor Gavin Newsom on the importance of science Community activist Randy Carter on finding joy in the worst of places . . . and dozens more interviews, insights, and activities suggested by artists, scientists, poets, and politicians, in a book that can help you become more creative—and maybe just change the world.
