Art
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Jamais Vu: When the Familiar Becomes Strange
Life has its little pranks. You may be walking down a road you’ve known for years, or looking at a word you’ve used every day, and suddenly—something feels off. The familiar seems staged, like you’ve stepped onto a set built just for you. Déjà Vu: The Echo of the Familiar Most people know déjà vu—that Continue reading
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The Art of Handling Criticism
It’s a common human tendency to feel offended by others’ comments. But I often wonder—why do people allow someone else to dictate their emotions? Over the years, I’ve received both wonderful compliments and harsh criticisms. In my teens and early adulthood, praise would lift me up while negative remarks would drag me down. But with Continue reading
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Microfiction: Story in a Few Words
Have you heard of microfiction? Microfiction is storytelling distilled to its purest form—just a few lines packed with emotion, intrigue or surprise. It’s proof that sometimes, less is more. Take, for instance, a story often attributed to Ernest Hemingway, though its origins remain debated. The six-word story reads: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” This Continue reading
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For the Love of
WarArtHave you ever wondered why nearly all of Europe is adorned with architectural marvels and grand monuments? The simple answer is that Europe was the cradle of the Renaissance. However, that alone does not fully capture the deep-rooted love Europeans have for art and architecture. When other civilizations were reaching great heights in science, culture, Continue reading
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