• Creative Current Events: Wildfires, AI Humor, IKEA Nostalgia, and More

  • Jan 23 2025
  • Length: 48 mins
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Creative Current Events: Wildfires, AI Humor, IKEA Nostalgia, and More

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  • Margo and Abby cover a dynamic mix of topics on this episode of Creative Current Events, from the devastating fires in Los Angeles and their impact on communities and the arts, to creative business trends and lessons from the sudden closure of Kansas City Canning Company. They share updates on the Getty’s initiatives, including their Open Content Program and merger with Shutterstock, delve into IKEA’s revival of ‘70s design, and spotlight eco-friendly Alkemis Paint. Plus, they explore the potential TikTok ban, Seinfeld’s take on AI, and a call for volunteers to help preserve historical documents. Mentioned in this episode: Erin Gallagher - Sponsor Families affected by the LA Fires https://www.instagram.com/erin.gallag.her/ Her Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10yby5fqb4OdqhhakJBN-6ZYWh7nyJ2ZoEWGoOUESDSo/edit?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabsc3b7pNXns-8dAKsp_LktE87Au26EVj4Z0BvaH_TbqjRhKaQoYHRtcBU_aem_3GiEBeXCFqhQKZtg-FIioQ&gid=0#gid=0 Pasadena Humane Society https://www.instagram.com/pasadenahumane/ Article- How to help artists and art workers devastated by Los Angeles wildfires https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/14/los-angeles-wildfire-fundraisers-support-artists-art-workers Getty Open Content Images https://www.getty.edu/projects/open-content-program/faqs/ Getty Open Content Article https://www.openculture.com/2024/03/the-getty-makes-nearly-88000-art-images-free-to-use-however-you-like.html Getty/Shutterstock Merger https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/shutterstock-merge-with-getty-images-deal-valued-37-billion-2025-01-07/ All the astounding works that are entering the public domain! https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/public-domain-matisse-frida-kahlo-robert-capa-works-1234729194/ An interesting article on copying via Aeolidia, (because the Emily McDowell article on Public Domain is not available) https://aeolidia.com/what-to-do-when-someone-copies-your-design/ Ikea’s New Old Releases https://www.dezeen.com/2024/12/17/ikea-nytillverkad-collection-byakorre-shelf-2025-design/ Conscientious Alkemis Paint https://alkemispaint.com/collections/all# TikTok Ban https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyng762q4eo What to know about RedNote (where TikTok users are flocking) https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2025/01/16/what-is-rednote-tiktok-ban/77725672007/ Jerry Seinfeld on Jimmy Fallon.. & AI thoughts https://www.instagram.com/p/DEXoj66OXMU/ Fyxer AI https://www.fyxer.com/ The National Archive is looking for people who can read cursive!! https://people.com/national-archives-is-looking-for-volunteers-who-can-read-cursive-8775099 Here’s how to start reading & transcribing! https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions Connect with Abby: https://www.abbyjcampbell.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ajcampkc/ https://www.pinterest.com/ajcampbell/ Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry
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