Black text on a white background displaying a preview of a longer book review by Tanith K. Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, a book review. Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell explores how a non-standard use of language is used to recruit, coerce, manipulate, and abuse potential members of in-groups or "cults." Montell looks at what differentiates motivational speech and cute tag lines from something more sinister, how... thetanith.substack.com

I haven't liked reading since post-grad and I haven't written a book review since undergrad. I find myself starved for knowledge and learning. I miss engaging with ideas and experiences on a deeper level (even if I'm very out of practice). Here's to trying!
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A blurry photo of the full moon lunar eclipse in March 2025.

I've been taking photos of the moon with the wrong lens since always.

Blood Moon (2025) | digital 35mm photo with edits

Tiny black cat Kenzie is on her back doing a big and cute stretch towards the camera while laying in front of a window.

Someone is being extra sweet this morning. 💛

"The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy." - Montesquieu, 1748

A monochromatic abstract with different warm and cool tones of white and texture. Centered is hand-written typewriter typography in black saying "f u c k."

f u c k (resigned) (2024) | acrylic, watercolor, India ink, paint pen, watercolor pencil, rollerball pen, spray paint, water, and gloss sealant on canvas | 36x36 inches | see more on thetanith.com

A night time scene of a street lamp and tree with a thin silvery crescent moon and a bright Venus in the sky.

Good night, moon.

"It is dangerous to be right in matters where established men are wrong." - Voltaire, 1752

Let's Hang in the Wreck Room: Three artists explore the power of play at Vulpes Bastille. thetanith.substack.com Art gallery with various colorful abstract artworks. Minimalist vibe, neutral tones, bright lighting.

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A tiny black cat named Kenzie sits cutely on a chair while gently biting the end of a fake flower stem.

The world is ✨hers.✨

A monochromatic abstract in different shades of black. Black ink splatters across the canvas. There are two sets of rectangles that mirror/reflect each other: one is large with texture to look like an envelope flap and the other is on top, smaller with a stippled texture. A shiny brushstroke circle is centered on and is moving between the rectangle layers, creating a 3D effect. Lastly, a metallic golden triangle is tangled amongst all the elements.

Pandora's Box (2024) | latex, acrylic, India ink, and polyurethane on canvas | 48x48 inches | see more on thetanith.com

Visual artists: alt text is good actually. Inclusion of different vision levels is not only a positive in-general thing to do, it's also a way to know your own practice. Nonartists too gain understanding of what they are looking at, especially if you're into the weird stuff or do high-concept work!

"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities". - Voltaire, 1776

A textured, color-shifting blue X is centered on a multi-shade red background. Yellow is splattered across the canvas. A silver triangle with several tendrils is tangled in the splatters and X.

Intrusive (2024) | acrylic, vinyl spackle, water, and permanent marker on canvas | 36x36 inches | see more on thetanith.com

Layers of blue painter's and masking tape in various lengths with Tanith K's signature in the bottom right corner.

Mask (2025) | painter's and masking tape, and high gloss sealant on fabric | 24x24 inches | see more at thetanith.com

List of Kansas City artists to help us find each other. Easily follow everyone on the list! Comment on SK Reed’s post to be added.

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"The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant." - Maximilian Robespierre, 1792

A monochromatic abstract that consists of multiple layers of cool- and warm-toned whites with vertical movement. The word "fuck" is handwritten in cursive with black ink in the bottom right-hand corner.

f u c k (emphasized) [2025] | acrylic, watercolors, latex, ink on fabric | 24x24 inches | see more at thetanith.com

White text overlays an image of the studio art gallery Charmed KC featuring the works of Shelby Keierleber. The text states: Shelby Keierleber Finds Acceptance in Loneliness. At Charmed, the artist tangles the story of the loneliest bird Nigel with her own, exploring "self-care" in late-stage capitalism. thetanith.substack.com

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