One may perceive eros as sexual, and it very well may be. However, eros is a specific action or state of being—that of desiring, of lack. Anne Carson states in her tome, Eros the Bittersweet : . . . The Greek word eros denotes ‘want,’ ‘lack,’ ‘desire for that which is missing.’ The lover wants what he does not h…

Inspired by the Pocket Palette by Art Toolkit, we opted for a do-it-yourself version. If you’re up for a mini project, then read on. If not and are curious about this pocketable palette, then check out the Pocket Palette and its siblings, the Demi Palette and Folio Palette. Materials: business card holder magneti…

Gabriella Paiella interviewed John Malkovich for GQ, which was published in late May. What follows is an excerpt that seems a poignant reflection on the idea of self. I was reading an old Rolling Stone profile of you and Charlie Kaufman is quoted as saying that he wrote Being John Malkovich because, you “have thi…

This week, I decided to use the Fountain Tarot , which features lush, subtle, and muted tones in the artwork. To me, its energy is less frenetic than other decks, and its soothing quality seemed appropriate given the current tenor of our times. The Two of Wands represents two choices. Both of the options are sou…