I saw the clock change into a sundial
Read this. Shoulda done so when it was new (2023). Ate up the background, especially when they discussed the program's "compositions" with real poets. However, said texts were mostly dull, what would be labelled laughably pretentious coming from a human author, or plain garbage. There were a small number of arresting lines - in hindsight, not enough to justify slogging through the entire collection of poems. No doubt a machine could fabricate way better now.
DG recommended this two-part doco about forgeries and faked provenance. (Made by the ABC, but also available on Netflix.) Could have had 20 minutes of repetition cut, yet fascinating nonetheless. Cast of colourful art-world identities, including one so slippery even the cops seemed impressed. Ultimately, it reminded me of the early days of hacking, when judges and juries didn't necessarily understand the significance of technical details - and crims often got off lightly.
More anime yays: "The Drops Of God" and - guilty pleasure - "Haibara's Teenage New Game+". Also finally gave "Reborn As A Vending Machine..." a chance and found I like it. Slowly making my way through the at-present two-and-a-bit seasons.
Speaking of Dostoevsky fine art, all of the finalists for the latest Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize competitions are available to view here -
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/archibald-wynne-and-sulman-prizes-2026/
The Archies field is fantastic this year! I can't pick a favourite. Just as well nobody asked for my effing opinion :-)




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