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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Two different species, one unbreakable bond. When animals grow up together, friendship skips the rulebook of nature entirely.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Ann Sotheran, contemporary UK Stained Glass artist #WomensArt

Stained glass artwork featuring a hare sitting among tall green grasses

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Netsuke (Japan, 1701-1900). Hare grinding with a mortar and pestle. Refers to the ‘Hare in the Moon’, a messenger of the moon deity. The hare mixes the elixir of immortality with his mortar and pestle.

An exquisite, finely carved toggle from the Edo or Meiji period (1701–1900) presents a captivating depiction of the mythical Moon Hare (Tsuki no Usagi). This miniature netsuke—traditionally used as a structural counterweight to secure personal pouches to a kimono sash—is sculpted from an elegant piece of aged ivory or bone. Set against a stark black background, the composition isolates the masterful craftsmanship and playful narrative depth characteristic of Japanese miniature sagemono arts.

The sculpture centers on a personified hare depicted mid-labor, bracing its body against a deep, smoothly turned wooden-style mortar (usu). Standing upright on its hind legs, the hare grips a heavy, rounded pestle (kine) with both forepaws, captured in a dynamic moment of rhythmic pounding. In East Asian folklore, while the hare is often associated with pounding rice to make auspicious mochi cakes, this specific depiction draws upon classical mythological traditions where the creature acts as a celestial apothecary, mixing the rare ingredients for the elixir of immortality.

What elevates this particular netsuke is its remarkable attention to character and textile design. The artisan has clothed the hare in a miniature patterned robe or vest, meticulously incised with dark ink-filled lines that form geometric checkered grids and delicate floral patches across the shoulder. The animal's long, expressive ears are swept smoothly back along its neck to keep them out of the mortar's rim, and its face is carved with an expression of quiet, focused intensity. The dark, inlaid circular eyes gleam with a lifelike intelligence, catching the light perfectly. The surface of the ivory displays a warm, rich cream patina, with subtle natural grain lines and a small archival or catalog number (14509.) carefully inscribed near the base

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Rose❤️🇨🇦Part owner of Canada.🇨🇦❤️ @scotfreeme.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Fascinating, stunning, and perfect in every way. #Birds 🫶🏼

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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Hundreds of thousands of Albanians have been protesting for over a week to revolt against their corrupt govt as well as criminal slumlord traitor Jared Kushner and Crimestress Ivanka for plotting to seize their land. Americans could learn a thing or two on how it’s done.

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Wonder of Science @wonderofscience.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A stunningly beautiful jellyfish (Crossota sp.) spotted by an ROV at a depth of 2.3 miles near the Mariana Trench. 📽️: NOAA OER

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shiverydug.bsky.social @shiverydug.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Three images of concrete structure.

Abstract colour image of a concrete, structure.
Green, red and yellow with blue and orange colours colliding together.

Abstract colour image of concrete structure
Green, yellow, red, blue and orange colours cover curves and straight lines.

Abstract concrete image with the same colours as the previous images covering curves and straight lines.

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shiverydug.bsky.social @shiverydug.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Three images of trees and the sky of course.

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CMA: Medieval Art @cmamedieval.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 267v, Text clevelandart.org/art/1964.40.267.b

This precious volume was obviously highly prized by its owner, the French-born King of Navarre, who had his coat of arms painted on no less than twenty folios. Rather than directly commissioning this manuscript from a specific workshop, it seems that Charles the Noble acquired his book of hours -- perhaps ready-made for the luxury market -- while on a trip to Paris in 1404-05.

A collaborative effort, six painting styles are evidenced within the pages of this codex, those of two Italians, two Frenchmen, and two Netherlanders. The painter who was responsible for the planning and decoration of the book, and who produced seventeen of the large miniatures, was a Bolognese artist known as the Master of the Brussels Initials. His principal assistant, responsible for most of the borders, was a Florentine who signed his name "Zecho" da Firenze on folio 208 verso.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

2,400 year-old skeleton mosaic discovered in Turkey with the caption: “Be cheerful, enjoy your life” Original post

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Robert Macfarlane @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I had a small part in writing OUR LAND, Orban Wallace’s brilliant new film about land access in England, feat. @guyshrubsole.bsky.social et al. “We’ve found that [with access] people really do care for the land…We all belong to the land, it doesn’t belong to us.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Momentum building for Scottish-style land access rights in England, says film

Documentary makers seek to start ‘informed conversation’ in country where public is allowed on just 8% of land

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I was away for two days up in Dublin to attend the funeral of a very dear family friend, Eilish Byrne (Moore). This is the sight that greeted me when I got back yesterday afternoon. An Irish Atlantic rainforest. Home.

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The Art Exhibitions Blog @blogexhibitions.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Women artists of the Low Countries - your time is now at the MSK in Ghent: art-exhibitions.blogspot.com/2026/04/gone.... Dressing the part is Princess Louise Hollandine of the Palatinate with her Self-Portrait dated c. 1650-55, from a private collection.

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Lovely to hear & see cuckoos today at Emsworthy Mire - a nature reserve managed by Dartmoor Wildlife Trust that shows what more of Dartmoor should look like: a mosaic of lichen-encrusted scrub (great cuckoo habitat), scattered veteran trees, rich valley mires. Even found tree lungwort on elder!

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AlinaHagen 🌊🎨📸 🥾 @alinagrafik.eurosky.social · 25/04/2026

#BlueskyArtShow #Odd Yes, that is a cow on a pole on top of a big hill, using binoculars to look at the landscape. This is your reward for hiking up the trail. 🐄😆 #ECK #Hiking #CowsOfSLO #WestCoastKin #Cow #IslayHill

At the top of a large hill, at the end of the hiking trail, is a brown and white cow attached vertically to a pole looking through binoculars. The hill has dry, dark brown vegetation. In the distance are hazy mountains, and the sky is a combo of blue and spotty clouds. The sun is illuminating the cow's belly, so the cow is looking into the direction of the morning sun. Islay Hill trail in San Luis Obispo, California.

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Movies Silently @moviessilently.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

GIVE ME EXTRA GOOSE

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Alcázar @alcazares.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

“To be an enemy of America is dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal.” ~ Henry Kissinger, or not...

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Alcázar @alcazares.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Pure peace: www.facebook.com/share/r/1auT...

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The Women In Science Archive @wisarchive.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Physician Maria Estrela was born 166 years ago today. The first Brazilian woman MD, she traveled to the US in 1875 to get her education. Returning to Brazil in 1882 she set up a medical practice for women and children while also writing against slavery. #WomenInSTEM #MedSky ⚕️

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Spanish PM Pedro calls for the IMMEDIATE ARREST of Netanyahu He said: "Netanyahu launched the worst possible unjustified attack against Lebanon. His contempt for life and international law is intolerable. He is a criminal that must be arrested immediately.” #cdnpoli

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shiverydug.bsky.social @shiverydug.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The reflections of trees in this water is a gift from nature. It's in a place called Star Moss. The area is a moss bog. Dark, still water that reflects almost every detail. It's a dream of a place. I love trees !

Colour reflection of a tree in a pond with vegetation around the bottom and up the left side of the image.

Another image but B/W. Reflection of a few tree's in a pond with more vegetation piled up in the foreground.

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Fergi Jo Lisa 🏳️‍🌈 👻💀🎃 @lolafaglana.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I couldn't breathe because I was laughing so hard. That bird's an asshole! 😂😂😂😂😂 Best with volume up.

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Chris⚖️Justice @chrisjustice01.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Renowned Iranian composer, Ali Ghamsari and tar virtuoso, announced he will stay at the Damavand Combined Cycle Power Plant. His plan: Create music there as a symbolic effort to shield Iran's infrastructure from attack. @iranscreenshot

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Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

This planet — with all its troubles — is worth caring for. That should be our single purpose, as a species: To be stewards of this magnificent world, ensuring it thrives long into the future.

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shiverydug.bsky.social @shiverydug.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Reflections in a puddle. This planet gives gifts to us all. If you keep your senses tuned to natures wonder. I know this helps boosts my mental health. Try it. Nature is free.

Reflection in a puddle. Trees,blue-ish sky and grass vie for space in a small amount of rain water.

Reflections in a puddle #2. The tree sheds leaves that floats on top of the puddle with majestic ease.

Reflection in a puddle #3.
More trees and leaves floating together in rain water with a deep blue sky behind.

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LAFAYETTE @lastudiolafayette.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Just 11 days after being released from prison, Billie Holiday plays in front of a sold-out crowd at Carnegie Hall

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Ed Henderson @dredhenderson.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Carved standing stone from Over Kirkhope, Scotland displayed in the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. I read that there was a gradual development of carving on standing stones with designs slowly becoming more complex. #StandingStoneSunday

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Alcázar @alcazares.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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