Records of a lifelong learner

Bisa Butler is an American fiber artist born in 1973 that is known for her vibrant, quilted portraits celebrating Black life – from everyday people to notable historical figures. Her quilts present an expansive view of history through their engagement with themes such as family, community, migration, the promise of youth, and artistic and intellectual … Continue reading Bisa Butler: Portraits – Temporary Exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago

The book is written by Edward D. Hess, who is a professor of business administration and Batten Faculty Fellow at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. His professional experience includes twenty years as a business executive and eighteen years in academia. As stated by the author, the Digital Age will raise the question … Continue reading Book Review: Hyper-Learning – How to Adapt to the Speed of Change

Claude Monet (1840-1926) led a group of artists that used to left the studio to work outdoors and capture scenes from modern life. Together, these artists became known as the Impressionists, and their work seemed shockingly crude to many contemporary viewers back in those years, even though its ‘impressionistic’ effect was the result of careful … Continue reading ‘Monet in Chicago’ – Temporary Exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago

The book is written by Wayne L. Winston, Professor Emeritus of Decision Sciences at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Professor Winston also wrote the book Operations Research – Applications and Algorithms, which is one of the most important books within the Operations Research field. He currently teaches Sports Analytics at Indiana University, … Continue reading Book Review: Analytics Stories – Using Data to Make Good Things Happen

The book was written by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott, and presents a ‘wake-up call’ that describes what to expect and consider the choices and options that we would face under a 100-year life expectancy. The book also presents a call to action for individuals, politicians, firms, and governments under this vision, and aims to … Continue reading Book Review: The 100 Year Life – Living and Working in an Age of Longevity