Horizon, Zenith and Atmosphere – Paul Klee
The Guggenheim announced the addition of Paul Klee’s 1925 watercolor "Horizon, Zenith and Atmosphere" to its modern art collection. The piece, measuring 37.1 × 27 cm, exemplifies Klee’s exploration of spatial perception through abstract landscape elements. A high‑resolution digital scan has been released, allowing scholars worldwide to study the work in detail. The announcement coincides with a broader exhibition of Klee’s early abstract experiments, underscoring his lasting influence on contemporary design.
Writing as Thinking
The article challenges the notion that blogging is a waste of time, especially as AI tools like WordPress’s new "AI Tool" promise instant content creation. It argues that writing serves as a thinking process, helping authors surface incoherent ideas and...
Cuts, Commitments and Contradictions – Guest Post by Lucien Heurtier
Last week, UKRI and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) faced intense scrutiny as the House of Lords and Commons committees examined a proposed 30% cut to the Particle Physics, Astronomy and Nuclear (PPAN) research budget. Ministers acknowledged that...
Open Letter About Cuts to UK Theoretical Physics Funding
An open letter has been circulated to protest a proposed 30% cut to the UK Particle Physics, Astronomy and Nuclear Physics research budget, which could translate into more than a 50% reduction in postdoctoral positions. The letter highlights the UK's...