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the POWER of the MANDALA
Though rooted in Buddhism, mandalas soon became present in Hinduism and other religious practices. Painters of the spiritual craft were often pious laymen, who were commissioned by a patron. They worked seated on the floor with a painting propped in their laps or in front of their crossed legs.
the HAWAIIAN SHIRT COLLECTION: MAHALO!
Hawaiian style is all about ease and comfort. It's also about celebrating the colors and forms of this unique tropical, Pacific location. As with most creative expression, we always seek out the most profane, bastardized version of whatever we are are admiring. A few...
Amazon’s a bitch
It's presumptuous to say that I know how to run a giga-trillion, global company who outpaced Kuwait's GDP this year. I do not know how to do that. I also do not know how to launch things into outer space, deliver anything by a drone or how to even hotwire a van. I do...
the ART of INDIA
the ART of INDIA The diversity of the world’s largest national population is astounding. 122 languages, including the planet’s oldest language: Hindi. 12 religions. 1.408 billion people (est. 2021). 29 states. This pluralism nurtures an insane wealth of art and...
Fine Art Focus: Slim Aarons: POST-WAR ANXIETY & passive luxury
At 18 years old, Aarons enlisted in the United States Army, worked as a photographer at the United States Military Academy, and later served as a combat photographer in World War II and earned a Purple Heart. Aarons said combat had taught him the only beach worth landing on was “decorated with beautiful, seminude girls tanning in a tranquil sun.”
print-on-demand: techniques
Print on demand (POD) has emerged as a game-changing solution for businesses and individuals looking to tap into the booming world of e-commerce. By allowing customers to order customized prints that are produced only when demanded, POD companies have revolutionized the way products are manufactured, distributed, and consumed. This article dives into the techniques and technology employed by these companies to make print on demand a viable and efficient business model.