2026: Reviving a Supposed "Dead" Artform

It's January 2026, exactly 11 years from the last time I blogged on on a regular basis. The last time I published anything regularly was 2015. 

It's funny how history works. Because the US is in a similar (but worse) situation than it was back then. Though, in contrast, at that time I was most creative. I was blogging, painting, drawing and writing regularly. I am getting back in to that. 

I have posted previews of blogs I plan on writing, and ideas I have yet to flesh out in their entirety. Needless to say, there are many topics which I am looking forward to elaborating on regarding art, society and the horrors ™️. Also, wrestling. Which is a new subject that I have not posted about in long form. 

At minimum, one blog will be posted per week. Google says that blogging is a dying artform and IT people are saying that Google stacks use is shrinking due to AI and the lack of blogs and other independent websites and creations generally not being used. 

I am going to buck the trend and write. 

Prints for Sale

 Good afternoon, 

I have a select set of prints available for sale. Please email me or DM me on Facebook so I can get your information and ship out the prints you would like. These select works are my paintings from 2015-2016 and pictures of nature taken this year. 

Email: bastgoddess7@yahoo.com

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The New Renaissance Era - Something to look forward to

This topic will be explored further in a later post:

" Is the "Digital Middle Ages" finally ending? In my last video, we explored how the 2020s mirror the contraction and chaos of the medieval era. But history doesn't stop at the Dark Ages. Today, we’re looking ahead to the 2030s, a decade with the potential for a true Second Renaissance. What if bad thing not forever and good thing actually happen???

From the "re-spatialization" of the internet to the "Post-Cringe" era of new sincerity, we are seeing the exact same cultural catalysts that sparked 15th-century Florence. We discuss why AI is our modern "Printing Press," how "Corporate Latin" is being replaced by authentic vernaculars, and why the "Enshittification" of the economy might actually lead to a return of quality, ownership, and Civic Humanism."

From: (1) Medieval Mindset - YouTube

From Metamodernism to Polycentricty: What it means to live and thrive in a multi-modal world

This topic will be explored in depth in a later post, in the meantime, take a look at this article related to the subject: (PDF) Polycentricity: From Polanyi to Ostrom, and Beyond

En masse, by Circa - ARTE Concert

Modern dance shares many parallels with pro-wresting. In an upcoming blog I will elaborate on this further: 

TOP 15 TRACKS OF 2015

 Check out the Top 15 Tracks of 2015 by Entheozine!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT MATT DEGRADO

Matt Degrado is a visual artist who was born and educated in Chicago, and now resides in California. Matt studied and attained his BA from the American Academy of Art. He then furthered his study and mastery of visionary art in Venice in 2012. Learning the art of miche and well as studying next to some visionary arts heavyweights such as Amanda Sage, Daniel Mirante, and Maura Holden.

Matts paintings are generally very dimensional and fluid. They express contemplation as well as a very zen approach in how he paints. Each painting is swirling, deep and vibrant with color and texture. You can really see how he applies the classic italian techniques to these thoughtful compositions.

Art by Matt Degrado

Degrado frequents art and transformational festivals during the festival season. He also has shown at the famed Knew Concsious Gallery in Colorado. Matt also holds seminars in NY at the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors. Degrado also has art featured in a book "Modern Concsiousness Research & The Understanding of Art, Including the Visionary World of HR Giger" by Stanislav Graf. Matt also has a line of clothes and blankets inspired by his works that are sold online.

Matt Degrado's works are inspired by healing and transformation. He sees art as a "vehicle of a vehicle of transformation", and uses art as tool for healing and unity. Please check out his works and wares at MattDegrado.com.