When Robots Paint
The world’s first robotic self-portraits, painted by an android called Ai-Da, have been unveiled at a new art exhibit in London, despite the “artist” not having a “self” to portray. … Read more
Art
FOR WRITERS: Safety in the Art
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Tam Ames: What do you permit yourself to explore in your fiction that you would be afraid to explore in RL? Join … Read more
SCIENCE: Meet the AI Artists
One of the behaviors considered to be uniquely human is our creativity. While many animal species create visually stunning displays or constructions — think of a spider’s delicate web or … Read more
You’ve Never Seen Musclemen Like This
OK, so it’s not *technically* queer or speculative fic. But I just had to share these: A French illustrator and computer artist is picking up a big following with his … Read more
FOR WRITERS: Finding a Cover Artist
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: Cover artists. Do you have a choice in this for your books? If so, where do look for a good … Read more
ART: Artist Creates Portraits of Post Apocalyptic Queer Women
Katie Aki Hollowaystudied studio art in college. She was born in California and currently lives in Virginia. But she’ll soon be moving to Japan to teach English. Katie shares her art on … Read more
FOR WRITERS: Combining Art and Magic
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: “Art, too. How art affects our ideas, imagination, and how we connect it to magic intrigues me.” It’s an interesting … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Caravaggio’s ‘John the Baptist’
I just got a real treat last month. I went to Rome and saw my favorite Caravaggio painting in person; ‘John the Baptist’. This playful, ethereal boy is so different … Read more