A Pop-Culture History of Hentai
In 1814, the ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai published an erotic woodblock print of a woman entwined in the arms of two octopuses. Fast forward to 2023, and “hentai”, the catchall term for X-rated anime and manga ranked as the most-searched term on the world’s largest porn website. How did J
Blending Technology and Vision: The Artistry of JT
A New Kind of Artist Emerges known online by the handle @1n0nlyJT, JT represents a new wave of creatives merging artificial intelligence with artistic vision. Scrolling through his feed on X or browsing his vibrant portfolio, one immediately sees that JT’s work “defies the ordinary” with imagi
Delusion at Scale: 100 Men vs. Reality
Somehow this is where we are. 100 unarmed men vs. one silverback gorilla. Who wins? That’s the question. Or at least, that’s the distraction that’s been gripping group chats, barbershop arguments, podcast tangents, and TikTok comment sections for the past week like it’s a matter of national
Virtual, Vintage, and Very Black: Hip-Hop Fashion Right Now
Back in the day, all you needed was a fresh pair of sneakers, a hoodie with some weight to it, and a nameplate chain to let people know what era you were cut from. Hip-hop fashion has always been about more than just clothes. It’s been a walking mixtape, a way to speak volumes without […]