Aesthetics for Birds

Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art for Everyone

September 16, 2025
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We miss out on something important about life and art if we want things to be constantly stimulating, interesting, and engaging. Continue reading →

February 27, 2025
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Sean Baker’s film Anora tells a story that challenges our current, libertine sexual climate. Continue reading →

February 20, 2025
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Unraveling the mystery of a genre designed for women and by women, but with no women in them. Continue reading →

December 10, 2024
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Spotify and its bizarre, hyper-specific genres are rewriting how we understand music. Why? And should we bother fighting back? Continue reading →

November 7, 2024
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University of Toronto philosopher Gwen Bradford discusses Haus der Kunst, a Nazi era building commission-turned-modern art museum. Continue reading →

September 24, 2024
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The renowned portrait photographer reflects on his work, his relationship to philosophers, and the nature of portraiture. Continue reading →

September 12, 2024
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Philosopher Barbara Montero, who has written widely on the body, talks about George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco. Continue reading →

May 2, 2024
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What’s the best way to write alt text for artworks? Read our best practices guide. Continue reading →

March 14, 2024
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Pessoa writes that “Countless lives inhabit us.” But what does that mean? Philosopher Jonardon Ganeri discusses. Continue reading →

February 29, 2024
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A show about home baking should actually be about home baking. Continue reading →