“The essay-writing habits of my school days have never left me.” In this week’s issue, Zadie Smith shares a writing tip she’s used for decades.

Great thread about Farage’s German immigrant roots. The man is a blatant hypocrite.

Poem by William Stafford.

Angela Rayner accidentally pays less tax than she should have, resigns, and the media gives her hell. Nigel Farage deliberately pays less tax than he should have, and the media gives him a free pass. That, right there, is the problem.

Saw a post that called Trump the Mango Mussolini- good call!

A gouche study inspired by #calder #miro

Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one child per hour during Israel's war in Gaza. “A whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” UNICEF’s executive director said. Here are some of their stories: wapo.st/3UCiAjn

Sooooooo twitter have suspended my art account Wouldnt allow me to follow people like old twitter Violation is posting about my nomination If anybody is feeling rebellious & has a twitter account please feel free to copy and paste the below appeal for me with the image and link

@shireenisawake.bsky.social Welcome Shireen, at least it’s safe for now!

Kyle MacLachlan's statement on the passing of David Lynch:

Our hearts are with David Lynch’s friends and family at this moment. That means all of you as well. Hang in there.

Rest In Peace, David Lynch🌹

Are there any #artist #starterpacks to get follower numbers up more quickly?

Last call for this story if you want to get in touch 🙏🙏🙏

#macro #photography #nature #silverbirch #bark a natural curve of peeled off silverbirch bark inspired by #hokusai and #thegreatwave.

#williamkentridge #selfportraitasacoffeepot on #mubi is one of the most incisive intelligent things I've seen in ages. What an inspirational artist.

#stilllife #pencil #graphite #prizewinner #insightschoolofart

Opt out: how to stop tech companies spying on your phone as Trump promises mass deportations

#pastel #ink #art #nature #seashell

#photography #beautyinnature #honeysuckle #sunlit

#blackandwhitephotography #fineartphotography Vase in sunlit venetian blind

#photography #beautyinnature #fineartphotography #clematis #seed #lightbox

@matildabattersby.bsky.social You were my first follower on Twitter when I congratulated The Independent on it’s photography 12 years ago. Glad to see you are still being creative!

Here’s my music open.spotify.com/artist/38l2u...

My dear friends, I would be honoured if you had a listen to my new single The Stars in Our Hearts and be eternally grateful if you could share it so more ears can delight in its ethereal dreaminess. #newmusic #post-rock #ambient youtu.be/FWnhKd42058