The Negative Side Effects of Faking It

According to a recent study conducted by Maryam Kouchaki of Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, acting inauthentically can spark unforeseen psychological consequences. When asked to describe an instance of faking an emotion, participants displayed feelings of uncleanliness and sought the need for moral compensation. In other words, faking it until you make it actually just leads us further away from the end goal. In a …

Tribeca Film Institute Awards Painter Laura Owens

This year, the Robert De Niro Sr Prize goes to the California artist

Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Film Institute may best be known for its efforts to empower filmmakers, but in fact, the non-profit seeks to recognize and reward storytellers across all art forms. One award from the organization’s roster, the Robert De Niro Sr Prize, awards mid-career American artists who have contributed greatly to the world of painting. This year’s recipient, California-based Laura Owens, is the fifth …

David Bowie: Starman

While the world mourns the passing of David Bowie, it’s difficult to comprehend that he was—in fact—mortal. With a career that crossed six decades and a mesmerizing ever-evolving sound and aesthetic, Bowie had (in his own words) “a repulsive need to be something more than human,” which is all too accurate. With “Starman“—a late addition to 1972’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and …