Once one begins digging deep into the art of the Romans, it is apparent that Roman art is inseparable from memory. More than beauty or innovation, Roman artists focused on... Continue Reading →
Roman Art and Memory
Broom, Oak, Meadowsweet
Field journal of Nathaniel Faust, Curse-breaker and Master of Mystic Science 25 Dec. 20– Why do most media portrayals show mystics as a paganist cult who observes the winter holidays... Continue Reading →
Wiener’s Circle
In the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood and a 20 minute walk away from DePaul sits one of the city’s most notorious restaurants: The Wiener’s Circle. Opened in 1983... Continue Reading →
Nature Without Gods: How Impressionists Reimagined the Landscape
Before Impressionism, landscapes rarely existed on their own without a certain context. It should be noted that there was a rise in landscapes during the Renaissance, but not to this... Continue Reading →
The Journey
my arms are wide open, i fall back, into the sea and it simply carries me. my arms are wide open, i feel so free my arms are wide open,... Continue Reading →
Chinatown
Chicago’s Chinatown is one of the city’s most prominent cultural neighborhoods, shaped by migration and resilience for over more than a century. It is located just south of downtown along... Continue Reading →
Modern Crowds, Urban Anonymity in Impressionistic Art
Impressionists were among the first artists to treat crowds as subjects worthy of serious attention. Their cities are filled with people, walking boulevards, sitting in cafés, attending theaters, waiting at... Continue Reading →
The Dark God in the White House
Field journal of Nathaniel Faust, Curse-breaker and Master of Mystic Science 21 Jan. 20– The mortal government is usually nothing more than a source of mild entertainment, a nuisance at... Continue Reading →
Trauma’s Effect on Speech
The prevalence of trauma is ever increasing. No doubt, its effects are extensive, and regrettably, language is not one of the domains that briskly avoids the negative repercussions. In what... Continue Reading →
Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate, more commonly known as “The Bean,” is one of Chicago’s most recognizable landmarks. It was installed in Millennium Park in 2004. The sculpture was designed by British artist... Continue Reading →