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Painting Perspectives Stand up for your right! Microscopic Madness

French artist, Saype (Say Peace) has wowed the world with his latest creation on the Swiss mountain slopes. The self-taught artist used chalk and charcoal to paint two giant frescos of children doodling. While both the kids have the same view so to speak, they see different things – one draws the moon and stars and the other, trees and mountains. It shows the importance

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) have been on strike for more than a week. Their demands include a revised residual payment system to match the profits that giant studios such as Netflix and Disney make. While the strike poses a risk in terms of losses and livelihoods, it's a step that had to be taken.

Ask any woman! A bag that fits everything, from the housekeys to last night’s leftover salsa and guac from the Mexican eatery, is a dream! Ironically, MSCHF, an American art collective based in Brooklyn, has fashioned a microscopic handbag that’s, in their words, ‘smaller than a grain of salt’. The neon green creation was created using 3D printing of diverse perspectives, an important lesson especially in today's world where differences are seen as a threat. Saype launched the Beyond Walls project in 2019, where he spray painted two giant hands clasping, on the ground in various cities. The idea behind his grass paintings is to draw attention and make an impact without leaving a trace in nature – new grass keeps growing. An artist who backs sustainability – we're in love! technology and modelled after luxury style brand Louis Vuitton’s (LV) famed OnTheGo tote bag. While we love miniature art, we were shocked to find out that it was auctioned for a whopping USD60,000 plus dollars! Now, spending big money on a real LV, we can understand – it’s functional. But what could you possibly fit into a microscopic bag that’s less than 0.03 inches? Perhaps, a big ego!

Perhaps this will put the fight for their rights on the fast track. Like in India, where singers have been fighting for their right to royalties for decades. In April this year, a (historic) agreement was signed between the India Music Industry and the Indian Singers Rights Association, which states that 25% of the royalties collected will be shared with the singers! Looks like Bob Marley was onto something when he said: "Get up, stand up/ Stand up for your right".

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