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The Swiss Finance Museum’s exhibition “art.power(s).wealth” tackles an urgent question: what happens when culture meets capital? Rather than treating art solely as an aesthetic pursuit, the show reframes it as a financial instrument, probing how value is created, exchanged, and manipulated across markets. This perspective matters
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J.S.G. Boggs was an artist who blurred the lines between art and currency. His meticulously crafted drawings of banknotes were not mere reproductions but intentional creations that questioned the very nature of money. By attempting to "spend" these artworks in real-world transactions, Boggs invited both admiration
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The Ashmolean article “Exploring Money Through Art” reveals how money itself is a designed object shaped by artistic techniques, cultural values, and technological innovations. It’s fascinating that something so functional (coins and banknote) originates from the creativity of artists translating power, wealth, and identity into tangible forms. From early
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For Gen Z, ‘Little Treats’ Are Worth Going Over Budget, by Kailyn Rhone (2025), explains how indulging in “treat culture” has become a trend among. Gen Z loves to indulge in sweets, coffees, and more as a way of rewarding themselves or practicing self-care. However, these small indulgences can add
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For Gen Z, ‘Little Treats’ Are Worth Going Over Budget by Kailyn Rhone (2025) discusses how it has become a trend amongst Gen Z to indulge in small treats often, and how these expenses can add up. The last thing Naomi Barrales needed was a 30-minute train delay. She had
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Wealth, Work and Happiness: The Life Goals of Gen Z by EduBirdie (2024) discusses the values and priorities of Generation Z. EduBirdie surveyed 2,000 members of Gen Z in the US to determine what they prioritize. What gets Gen Z out of bed in the morning? While much has
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Ohio Water Trails is a program coordinated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources that develops and promotes access to rivers, streams, and connected waterways. These trails are designed for paddlers, boaters, anglers, and others, mapping launch sites, safety information, water quality data, and recreational amenities to encourage exploration that
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The Homing program at Strouds Run State Park demonstrates how art, performance, and ecology can intersect to encourage environmental and personal awareness. By engaging participants in an immersive audio and movement journey, it transforms recreational time in nature into an experience of mindful connection. “HOMING” – defined as the ability to
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The image above shows a Hooded Merganser: a small, fish-eating duck known for its bold black-and-white crest and piercing yellow eyes. This photograph uses its precise detailing to highlight not only the bird’s unique beauty but also the artistry of wildlife photography itself. Images like this both display technical
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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Symphony at Ash Cave event represents a creative intersection of music, nature, and conservation. By bringing live orchestral performance into one of Ohio’s most iconic natural settings, the program highlights how cultural experiences can deepen appreciation for public lands while also generating support
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Drawing on both Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) event coverage and my own experiences, this conjecture proposes a hybrid program that builds on ODNR’s existing offerings while adding a conservation element. I attended a UV Night Hike led by an ODNR naturalist, where participants explored the forest with
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The poem Stillwater won "Chief's Choice" in the 2025 ODNR (Ohio Department of Natural Resources) Poem Contest. It illustrates the writer's experience harmonizing with the nature around him. "A great blue heron folds the sky into its wings, then disappears. The water keeps