CreativeMornings - 💜 Nuance is subtle

July 14, 2022

“Nuance is subtle. If you sit still and listen, you will hear it.”

Laila Binbrek is the Coordinating Director of the United Arab Emirates National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale (La Biennale di Venezia), the oldest international platform for art and architecture. As a Canadian of Yemeni heritage and with family roots in Zanzibar, Binbrek sees art and culture as a vehicle to create dialogue and understanding. By selecting artists who are not Emirati but who live and practice in the UAE, she expands the notion of who is allowed to represent their nation. By hiring Emirati caretakers of the Pavilion, she empowers a team of cultural ambassadors who can dispel stereotypes and combat Islamophobia. Watch Laila Binbrek’s thoughtful talk and consider the nuanced narratives you want to tell.

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Our upcoming August theme is "Critical," chosen by CreativeMornings/Calgary. What do criticism and discernment mean to you? How do you relate to what's "critical" into your life? Whether it’s a story, image, observation, song, poem, or other artifact, you can share your submissions in this form. We’ll feature a "Critical" round-up in next month’s theme announcement!

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A “zero-star hotel” in Switzerland offers sleepless nights to ponder the world’s crises.

“Should I go to art school?” Answers from artists who attended (and skipped) the academy.

Jenna Wortham and Wesley Morris how their friendship sustained co-hosting a podcast.

Her grandmother’s clay pot is this Chinatown leader’s most precious household object.

Lord Huron’s interactive music video allows you to experience the same song from two points of view.

Starstruck by the Webb Telescope’s images of space and what they mean.

What if you could chat with someone who lived during the Iron Age?*

The light on our walks get us through our darkest moments.

This artist is reviving the lost art of Jewish papercuts.

Reclaiming space in the ocean for BIPOC surfers.

Our experience of time is contagious.

2022’s digital design trends.

*Thanks to Philo van Kemenade for the link inspiration.

CreativeGuild Spotlights
A global directory of creative companies and individuals.

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A Small Print Shop is an apparel screen printer in Denver. In an industry focused on cost-cutting and speed, they're more interested in making a positive cultural impact on their customers, their industry, and their community.

Block Zero is a team of passionate designers, engineers and storytellers in Malmö, Sweden. They believe in designing delightful experiences for everyone, and approach real world problems with a humanist perspective.

Cool Jobs in Our Universe
Hiring? Looking for work? Check out the CreativeGuild.

Condé Naste has Senior Product Designer openings in India and the United Kingdom.

Here’s your chance to become Mailchimp’s Events Marketing Manager in Atlanta (remote-friendly).

Help Scout is hiring a remote Sales Operation Analyst.

Stable Kernel is seeking a Client Engagement Manager in Atlanta.

Litmus is looking for a remote Software Engineer, Infrastructure.

Squarespace is hiring a Product Marketing Manager, Growth in New York (remote-friendly).

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I made this newsletter by striking up conversations with as many people as possible. Speaking of, I’d love to hear from you! Just hit reply and let me know what’s on your mind (I try to read every message).

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