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These individuals were born to less-than-ideal circumstances and, rather than being provided with support, were locked away with a punitive intent that rarely rehabilitates.

Johnstone giddily describes celebrities wearing her designs as “so weird, but a huge compliment."

In 1957, French essayist Roland Barthes published “Mythologies,” a collection of essays that uncover the hidden meanings of everyday objects and phenomena. Reading through the endless unbelievable layers and significance of milk, toys, soap and more, I was beyond intrigued. Inspired by Barthes' work, I took a deep dive into one of my favorite things in the world: museum gift shops.   

Aren’t we all just a huddled mass of copycats, anxious that the identities we’ve cobbled together will one day burst at the seams?

The next day, I still hadn’t gotten enough of Ito’s work. So I started to read one of his most popular mangas, called “Uzumaki.” While I had gone in completely blind, I was delighted to find that the story was about something I am truly fascinated with: spirals. 

If your version of the creation story doesn’t quite fit, if it bunches around the wrists or itches at the neck, dare to imagine something better.

Today's date spot is the classic art gallery. While there’s countless to choose from in the Bay Area, our recommendation is the Minnesota Street Project.

Murals have played a major role in the city of Berkeley’s culture since the 1960s, and some of the region’s murals have been around for more than half a century.