Artist Maxime Causeret Visualizes the Emergence of Life for Max Cooper’s “Order from Chaos”

From cell collisions to jellyfish adrift in the ocean, French artist Maxine Causeret’s visual treatment for London-based artist Max Cooper’s “Order from Chaos” track mesmerizes with color and form. Shifting shapes, merging and dispersing, occupy the screen as Cooper’s complex, thoughtful music guides the movement—rhythm dictating propulsion. It’s hard to take your eyes away, especially as the music entrenches listeners in a similar primordial state.

Alicia Keys: Sweet F’in Love

With a glittery beat and a simple piano melody, Alicia Keys’ new track “Sweet F’in Love” was revealed by her husband, producer Swizz Beats last night, but he doesn’t seem to have had a hand in it. The familiar bounce is KAYTRANADA’s doing, and while the song has just one lyric (plus some of Keys’ spoken word) it’s a lush tune. (Note: Keys only uses …

How Artists Depicted Obama’s Presidency

Friday 20 January marks President Obama’s last day in office, and while plenty of presidents before (and after) him are captured by artists in different ways, his presidency was incredibly significant. The first black president has—for plenty of reasons—been an appealing muse for artists of all styles and mediums. From Shepard Fairey’s unmistakable “Hope” poster to Lisa Jack’s delightful photos and Chuck Close’s portraits, President …