Episode Details

Creative Current Events: Wildfires, AI Humor, IKEA Nostalgia, and More

Season 1 Episode 240 Published 1 year, 9 months ago

Description

Margo and Abby cover a dynamic mix of topics on this episode of Creative Current Events, from the devastating fires in Los Angeles and their impact on communities and the arts, to creative business trends and lessons from the sudden closure of Kansas City Canning Company. They share updates on the Getty's initiatives, including their Open Content Program and merger with Shutterstock, delve into IKEA's revival of '70s design, and spotlight eco-friendly Alkemis Paint. Plus, they explore the potential TikTok ban, Seinfeld's take on AI, and a call for volunteers to help preserve historical documents.

Mentioned in this episode:

Erin Gallagher - Sponsor Families affected by the LA Fires

https://www.instagram.com/erin.gallag.her/

Her Spreadsheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10yby5fqb4OdqhhakJBN-6ZYWh7nyJ2ZoEWGoOUESDSo/edit?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabsc3b7pNXns-8dAKsp_LktE87Au26EVj4Z0BvaH_TbqjRhKaQoYHRtcBU_aem_3GiEBeXCFqhQKZtg-FIioQ&gid=0#gid=0

Pasadena Humane Society

https://www.instagram.com/pasadenahumane/

Article- How to help artists and art workers devastated by Los Angeles wildfires

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/14/los-angeles-wildfire-fundraisers-support-artists-art-workers

Getty Open Content Images

https://www.getty.edu/projects/open-content-program/faqs/

Getty Open Content Article