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Hypebeast
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
‘Vignettes' by Marty Schnapf Channels the Subconscious in Kaleidoscopic Paintings
Summary Marty Schnapf's solo exhibitionVignettes, now on view atPerrotin Hong Kong, presents a series of kaleidoscopic paintings that blur the boundaries between figuration and abstraction. Drawing from dreams, memories and symbolic archetypes, Schnapf's compositions act as portals into extrasensory realms where bodies dissolve, refract and merge with their surroundings. Water emerges as a central motif both as subject and metaphor, appearing in works like 'Memory Pool' and 'The Pull of the Moon, the Draw of the Shore,' where translucent figures commune with luminescent fish or navigate turbulent seas, evoking the fluidity of the subconscious. Throughout the exhibition, Schnapf's painterly gestures conjure a rhythmic interplay between material and illusion. In 'River Crossing,' a male figure contorts into a knot of limbs, overlaid with midnight-blue brushstrokes that mimic water's movement. Smaller works such as 'Forager' and 'Pensione 3 a.m.' explore interior and psychological landscapes, using warped topographies and visual glitches to suggest metaphysical passageways. These vignettes are rich with allegorical emblems – a hawk, a mask, a flooded piazza – forming a cryptic visual language that invites viewers to decode their own interpretations. Your paintings begin with abstract layers that remain visible, even after the figures are built on top. How do you view that initial chaos or spontaneity in the final work, and what should viewers know about what's 'underneath' the surface? I see abstraction as a way of seeding the work with a kind of primordial vitality. The initial layers offer a plane of gestural expression and experimentation from which form and narrative wrestle their way into existence. In works like 'Forager,' how do you use visual 'glitches' to push that sense of visual tension? 'Forager' is an example of moving the painting through several such lifecycles, from abstraction to representation that is re-abstracted and then redefined several times over. With iteration, glitches can occur that spark new ways of seeing. In this case, the figure appears to exist through time across multiple simultaneous manifestations. 'I never employ a symbol for symbolic sake… We each incorporate within ourselves some part of the lives around us. ' Can you walk us through your use of water as both subject and metaphor in this series? What does it represent for you personally or symbolically? As a subject matter, water is a painter's dream. It can be opaque, transparent, translucent, reflective, refractive, calm, explosive, etc. In its representation, our mind accepts an almost absurd abundance of expressive forms. This may be one of the reasons that it is such a potent symbol of the unconscious. We experience it but can never quite pin it down. I am very intrigued by this place of both knowing and not knowing. There is something deeply honest about such ambiguous states of perception. You've said before that 'Distortion can be more beautiful than clarity.' Can you expand on what this means in your art — and in life? I said that in reference to the relationship between my paintings and music. I was considering how and why distortion had become a sonically impactful element of contemporary music and I realized that in highly mediated environments, a longing arises for the unintended. Distortion in this context reads as a substratum of unbound truth peeking through the cracks. One can reject such emergence and hold tight to their initial composition, but I prefer to engage and integrate the unexpected. Works like 'The Pull of the Moon, The Draw of the Shore' and 'The Grateful Swimmer' evoke intensely dream-like moments. While some are rooted in personal memory, others seem to hover in a more mythic or symbolic space. How do you navigate between the autobiographical and the archetypal in your work? I don't think there needs to be a separation between the archetypal and autobiographical. I never employ a symbol for symbolic sake. Rather, the archetypes arise naturally through attention to lived experience. That said, it doesn't have to be my lived experience. We each incorporate within ourselves some part of the lives around us. Listening to this shared self can call forth imagery that would be inaccessible through a more narrow reflection. ' I found myself responding to something far more thematic than aesthetic — it's the power of chance to change the course of a life and the power of a life to write poetry into that change.' Your work often evokes a strong sense of movement and gesture, almost like choreography. Knowing that you also have had experiences working in performance and contemporary dance before, how do those influences shape the way you construct an image? Every artistic medium has something to teach that cannot be easily gleaned from the others. Yet, those lessons can nonetheless be powerfully incorporated across disciplines. Painting is one of the most elastic forms because it works almost entirely through implication while remaining far less incumbered by physics. For example, although a painting may not traverse space, its elements can be paused at the borderline between one location and another. If done well, the viewer will naturally infer the time before and after. But movement is only the most apparent attribute of dance. Far more important, in my opinion, is embodiment. A master dancer exudes an inarticulable force of presence and it is this more than any other aspect of dance that I seek to draw from. Gesture can provide a key route to complex emotional content — whether it is through the paint stroke in which we feel the movement of the painter's wrist or the painted wrist through which we infer an entire figure. A wonderful drama can be played simply through the oppositional expressions of two gestures made by the same figure. This is your first solo exhibition in Hong Kong. Has the cultural context or physical environment here influenced the way you think about this body of work? This exhibition provided me with my first opportunity to visit Hong Kong. Until now, I have known the region primarily through the films of Wong Kar-wai — especiallyChung King Express. This show provided me with an excuse to revisit these films, as I wanted to hold something of Hong Kong in my mind as I painted. I expected the influence might be primarily atmospheric, perhaps aligning the noir portrayal of Hong Kong with that of Los Angeles. But I found myself responding to something far more thematic than aesthetic — it's the power of chance to change the course of a life and the power of a life to write poetry into that change. Marty Schnapf'sVignettesExhibition opens today at Perrotin Hong Kong and will remain on view until August 16, 2025. Perrotin Hong Kong807, K11 ATELIER Victoria Dockside,18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Business Wire
10-07-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Unlocking California Almonds' Full Potential: New Research Reveals Novel, Health-Promoting Compounds
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Brightseed and the Almond Board of California announced a significant discovery made possible by the Bay Area company's proprietary AI platform, Forager®. Researchers identified 530 health-promoting phytochemical compounds in almonds, four times more than previously documented. Of these, 17 were identified as bioactive compounds that have biological health effects, with six reported in almonds for the first time. 530 health-promoting phytochemical compounds were identified in almonds, four times more than previously documented. Of these, 17 were identified as bioactive compounds that have biological health effects, with six reported in almonds for the first time. Share The compounds found in almonds, including metabolites and lipids, are natural plant chemicals supported by strong scientific literature demonstrating their benefits for brain, cellular, gut, metabolic, and immune health. The findings, published in Food Chemistry, deepen researchers' understanding of the nutritional benefits of almonds and the influence of processing techniques, like pasteurization, on their nutritional profile. Over the past 30 years, more than 200 peer-reviewed studies have explored the connections between California almond consumption and health in areas such as heart health, blood glucose regulation, and weight management, underscoring almonds' role in improving overall health. Despite these extensive research efforts, the molecular composition of almonds remained a relatively uncharted territory. Forager, Brightseed's proprietary AI technology, was used to expand knowledge about almonds by leveraging its state-of-the-art liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) technology, the world's largest library of plant natural products, and an expert-curated human health model that leverages peer-reviewed literature on bioactive compounds and their health benefits. An extensive metabolomic analysis was performed on three California almond varieties, Nonpareil, Independence, and Monterey. This research confirms the widespread presence of health-promoting compounds in all examined almond varieties, endorsing their inclusion in diverse diets. 'These findings deepen our understanding of almonds' nutritional value and health benefits and further validate the inclusion of almonds in healthy dietary patterns,' said Elena Hemler, associate director, nutrition research, Almond Board of California. 'This study underscores the power of leveraging emerging metabolomic and AI tools to uncover new insights across health and nutrition.' These results indicate that almonds can offer a range of specific health benefits that address various concerns from metabolic health to cognitive function, affirming their importance in health-conscious diets. Overall, this study sheds light on future discoveries in almonds, guiding both nutritional research and functional food development. 'As the field of metabolomics continues to evolve, it promises to unlock new insights into the intricate relationships between diet and health,' said Clay Bloszies, PhD, associate director, metabolomics, Brightseed. 'With millions of bioactives yet to be discovered, our Forager AI platform is really just in the early days of illuminating powerful small molecules to elevate human health.' This novel analysis builds on 30 years of almond research and a brand-new peer-reviewed publication 2 which synthesizes the body of literature on almond benefits for cardiometabolic health. About Brightseed Brightseed®, the bioactives company, is a World Economic Global Innovator that leverages AI discovery to illuminate nature-based solutions that elevate human health. Brightseed's proprietary AI, Forager®, accelerates bioactive discovery, biological validation, and ingredient formulation from years to months, rapidly revealing new connections between nature and humanity. Brightseed produces clinically-proven bioactives for dietary supplements, food & beverage CPG, specialty nutrition, and medical foods to power proactive health worldwide. Learn more at About the Almond Board of California: The Almond Board of California promotes natural, wholesome and quality almonds through leadership in strategic market development, innovative research, and accelerated adoption of industry best practices on behalf of the more than 7,600 almond farmers and processors in California, most of whom are multi-generational family operations. Established in 1950 and based in Modesto, California, the Almond Board of California is a non-profit organization that administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. 1 Shunyang Wang, Clayton Bloszies, Kiana Lee, Bety Rostandy, Lisa Offringa, Hannah Josifek, Mary Beth Miranda, Swati Kalgaonkar, Ivana Blaženović,'Phytonutrients and potential health benefits of California almonds: A comprehensive analysis of bioactives,' Food Chemistry 2 Paula R Trumbo, Jamy Ard, France Bellisle, Adam Drewnowski, Jack A Gilbert, Ronald Kleinman, Anoop Misra, John Sievenpiper, Maha Tahiri, Karol E Watson, James Hill, 'Perspective: Current Scientific Evidence and Research Strategies in the Role of Almonds in Cardiometabolic Health,' Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2025, 104516,
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Forager requests Quipt Home Medical terminate standstill agreement
Forager said, 'Forager Capital Management, one of the largest shareholders of Quipt Home Medical (QIPT) Corp., requests that Quipt immediately and unequivocally retract its false and misleading statement made in its press release on May 21, 2025 relating to Forager's offer to acquire 100% of Quipt's issued and outstanding common shares at a price of $3.10 per common share. Forager's priority is value crystallization for shareholders and correcting misinformation-not engaging in a public dispute with Quipt. Quipt's characterization of Forager's May 17, 2025 Letter of Intent as 'unsolicited' is disingenuous. Section 9 of the Non-Disclosure and Standstill Agreement entered on February 1, 2025 states that Forager is permitted to make an offer with advance written notice from the Quipt Board of Directors. Forager received an email from the Chairman of the Board of Directors on May 15, 2025 inviting Forager to access additional data so it could make its best offer. Forager determined it had sufficient data to formulate its offer and interpreted the Chairman's email as a good-faith invitation to engage and responded accordingly. Moreover, Forager gave the Board prompt notice pursuant to Section 6 of the Agreement to which Forager never received any objection. Quipt is using Section 9 of the Agreement to paint Forager as a bad actor and to suggest to shareholders that Forager is prohibited from making an offer, while simultaneously using Section 1 to prevent Forager from disclosing relevant, material facts to those same shareholders. Shareholders deserve the opportunity to receive and evaluate all offers that increase shareholder value. Forager requests that Quipt terminate the Agreement. This request is costless and overwhelmingly in the best interest of shareholders.' Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See today's best-performing stocks on TipRanks >> Read More on QIPT: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Quipt Home Medical Receives Acquisition Proposal from Forager Quipt Home Medical confirms receipt of unsolicited acquisition proposal Quipt Home Medical: Hold Rating Amid Growth Challenges and Sector Headwinds Quipt Home Medical Corp's Mixed Earnings Call Analysis Quipt Home Medical price target lowered to $4 from $6 at Benchmark Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Market Online
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Quipt Home Medical addresses hostile takeover bid
Quipt Home Medical (TSX:QIPT) has acknowledged a hostile takeover proposal from Forager Capital Management at C$3.10 per share Quipt specializes in in-home monitoring and disease management services in the United States healthcare market Quipt Home Medical stock has given back 30.72 per cent year-over-year and 28.57 per cent since 2020 Quipt Home Medical (TSX:QIPT), a US home medical equipment provider focused on respiratory care, has acknowledged a hostile takeover proposal from Forager Capital Management at C$3.10 per share. The acknowledgement, prompted by Forager's public bid, follows a non-disclosure and standstill agreement from February 1, 2025, under which Forager agreed to abstain from acquiring Quipt equity or assets for six months without approval from the company's board. According to Wednesday's news release, Quipt's board did not authorize Forager to break confidentiality or issue the non-binding proposal. 'The board remains focused on the best long-term interests of the company to drive sustainable value for its shareholders,' the news release goes on to state, with financial and legal advisory ongoing, though no further comments on the proposal will be issued unless required by law. Quipt more than tripled revenue from US$72.64 million in 2020 to US$245.94 million in 2024, generating positive operating income in 4 of 5 years over the period. Net income, however, has been elusive, with the company posting a positive number under the metric in only one year since 2020. About Quipt Home Medical Quipt specializes in in-home monitoring and disease management services in the United States healthcare market. Quipt Home Medical stock (TSX:QIPT) last traded at C$3. The stock has given back 30.72 per cent year-over-year and 28.57 per cent since 2020. Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying about this medical device stock on the Quipt Home Medical Corp. Bullboard and check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. The material provided in this article is for information only and should not be treated as investment advice. For full disclaimer information, please click here.
Business Wire
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Brightseed and Haleon Announce Strategic Collaboration to Harness AI for Small Molecule Discovery and Human Health Innovation
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Haleon (LSE: HLN), a global leader in consumer health, and Brightseed, the pioneer in AI-driven discovery of bioactive compounds, announced a new collaboration to advance the discovery of plant-based, small molecules with the potential to improve human health. This partnership will leverage Brightseed's proprietary AI platform, Forager®, as a solution to accelerate scientific insights into the natural world and support Haleon's mission to deliver innovative, science-led health solutions. "By integrating Forager® into its research ecosystem, Haleon is furthering its commitment to improving everyday health with scientifically validated, nature-inspired solutions.' Share Forager is a cutting-edge, artificial intelligence platform that maps bioactives—compounds in plants and other natural sources that influence human biology—and identifies their mechanisms of action. In addition to this collaboration agreement, Brightseed will work with Haleon to make Forager directly accessible to Haleon's scientists, enabling efficient natural bioactive discovery by integrating AI-powered discovery into their research and product development pipelines. 'We are thrilled with this partnership that augments our scientific capabilities towards groundbreaking advancements,' said Sandrine Alvarado, VP and Head of Future Horizons R&D at Haleon. 'This collaboration is pivotal in accelerating discoveries and innovations that are firmly rooted in superior, trusted science and the highest standards of scientific integrity.' Brightseed's AI-driven approach to bioactive discovery has already yielded key insights into plant compounds with potential applications across metabolic health, gut health, immunity, and more. This collaboration aligns with Haleon's commitment to science-backed innovation and the pursuit of next-generation natural health solutions. 'Forager's AI not only accelerates innovation, it also expands possibilities in ways that would have been otherwise intractable, ' said Lee Chae, Co-Founder and CEO at Brightseed. ' With this collaboration, Haleon is poised to translate those possibilities into an engine for growth. By integrating Forager® into its research ecosystem, Haleon is furthering its commitment to improving everyday health with scientifically validated, nature-inspired solutions.' About Haleon Haleon (LSE / NYSE: HLN) is a global leader in consumer health, with a purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. Haleon's product portfolio spans five major categories - Oral Health, Pain Relief, Respiratory Health, Digestive Health and Other, and Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS). Its long-standing brands - such as Advil, Sensodyne, Panadol, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, Polident, parodontax and Centrum - are built on trusted science, innovation and deep human understanding. About Brightseed Brightseed is an AI-driven biosciences company unlocking the power of nature to improve human health. Its proprietary AI platform, Forager®, identifies bioactive compounds in plants and natural sources and maps their impact on human biology at an unprecedented scale. Brightseed partners with global companies in consumer health, functional ingredients, and nutrition to accelerate the discovery and commercialization of science-backed health solutions. For more information, visit and
