Art & Spirit. Creating With the Ancestors.
What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory
Why do we need art? What Art Does is an invitation to e…
Interface Aesthetics: An Introduction
Rhizome champions born-digital art and culture through commissions, exhibitions, scholarship, and digital preservation.
ORYZO AI
A physical product, reimagined for the AI era, proving even the smallest idea can feel extraordinary.
Embodied Experience Design: Thinking Through Tree Apprecation
Bringing together place-based technologies, embodied experience and trees
The Omg Lol Times · We have to talk about AI “art”
Note: In this post I’m going to use the term “AI” as a lazy shorthand for “generative content creation via large-scale pre-trained models” because time is tight and I’ve got arthritis. I know it’s not really “AI”, but please, let me give my typing fingers a break here.
Ethereal Ascension
41❤ 1.9⭐ | by cakey Ethereal Ascension invites you into a mystical realm where the fundamental energies of existence flow through your fingertips, waiting to be harnessed and shaped by your will. As a seeker of power in this ethereal dimension, you'll channel essence, create realms, collect artifacts, explore dungeons, and ultimately transcend the mortal plane through multiple ascensions. Start your adventure by channeling Etheric Essence - the fundamental energy of all creation. With each click, you harness more power, slowly building your reservoir of mystical energy. As your essence grows, unlock access to Mystical Realms that automatically generate essence for you - from the serene Luminous Gardens to the cosmic majesty of the Divine Nexus and beyond. We've got a complete extensive in-game Grimoire, accessible via the "Grimoire" button at the top of your screen. This ancient tome of knowledge contains detailed explanations of all game mechanics, strategic advice, and the complete lore of the ethereal realms. **Build your collection of Realms** Create and upgrade a diverse portfolio of 20 unique realms, each with its own production rate and essence flow. Strategically balance your realm acquisitions to maximize essence generation through powerful synergy effects. Watch as your essence production grows from mere droplets to a cascading flood of cosmic energy! **Discover Ancient Artifacts** Uncover and collect over 50 powerful artifacts that enhance your abilities in various ways: * Channeling Artifacts that multiply your essence gain per click * Realm Artifacts that boost production of specific realms * Global Artifacts that improve all essence generation * Ascension Artifacts that persist through ascensions and enhance power point gain **Master the Arcane Skill Tree** Ascend beyond the mortal plane to earn Power Points, which unlock permanent abilities in your Arcane Powers tree. Master over 30 unique powers organized in a strategic skill grid: * Production Powers enhance essence generation * Economy Powers reduce costs and improve efficiency * Special Powers transform gameplay mechanics with unique effects * Synergy Powers create powerful interactions * Dungeon Powers improve your combat performance **Delve Into Ethereal Dungeons** Test your might in procedurally generated dungeons filled with challenges and rewards: * Navigate through interconnected rooms with different types and dangers * Battle enemies in turn-based combat using both physical attacks and essence magic * Discover treasures and increase your power through permanent upgrades * Hunt for legendary dungeon artifacts that persist through ascensions * Defeat powerful bosses to claim the ultimate rewards **Legendary Feats Await** Complete over 90 challenging achievements across multiple categories: * Essence Feats for production milestones * Realm Feats for expanding your cosmic footprint * Power Feats for mastering arcane abilities * Dungeon Feats for combat prowess and exploration * Ascension Feats for transcendence beyond the material plane **Persistent Progress** Your journey through the ethereal realms is automatically saved, ensuring your progress is never lost. Export your save data for safekeeping or to continue your adventure across devices. -------------------------------------------------------- With infinite ascensions, each enhancing your power for the next cycle, your journey through Ethereal Ascension never truly ends. How far into the cosmic void will your power reach? *Transcend the mundane. Channel the ethereal. Ascend beyond.* Ethereal Ascension awaits - will you answer the call to cosmic power?
Still Moon Arts Society – Inspired & Connected
Still Moon Arts Society inspires vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.
The InterBrain - How Collective DreamWeaving Can Heal the World
Sᴜɴʀɪsᴇ Oᴀᴛʜ 十 Tʜᴇ Sʏʟʟᴀʙᴜꜱ (ORI) - CC0 on Twitter / X
Western culture is right for valuing spiritualities, since spiritualities orient all temporalities and reveal their ultimate purpose in God.— Sᴜɴʀɪsᴇ Oᴀᴛʜ 十 Tʜᴇ Sʏʟʟᴀʙᴜꜱ (ORI) - CC0 (@sunriseoath) October 12, 2026
AI Influence Level (AIL) v1.0
Humans care who created things. Especially art. They especially care when the origin is in question, and more again when the origin might not be human. AI is yi
Anthropeum
A daily game that challenges our understanding of human cultures. Ten objects. 5,000 years of human history. Guess where and when each artifact was made. See how you rank.
Worlding Raga: 4 - Who Worlds?
So far we’ve been discussing Worlding as an art . One that an individual creator can engage in on their own. As Venkat suggested , we are already living in an…
High-Tech Anthropology® Process Tour
Come learn about the benefits of observing end users, creating and mapping personas, and assessing iterative designs. Additionally, see the other tools we use and visuals we create to capture and distill information that will help us mitigate the risk of a failed end product. These steps build the foundation for user-friendly designs tailored to target persona(s) – for products that are actually adopted (and even enJOYed!) rather than tossed to the side or treated like paperweights.
Escaping the Calculating Machine
Rhizome champions born-digital art and culture through commissions, exhibitions, scholarship, and digital preservation.
