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Hypebeast
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Surrender Yourself to ‘Gathering Dust,' Gary Card's '90s-Inspired Ode to Creative Chaos
In a world that prizes order, Gary Card embraces mess with open arms. The British artist is the latest name to take overPlaster Magazine's London HQ, transforming the two-floor retail space into a surreal sculptural fever dream. The junk shop-cum-exhibition brings life to Card's inner world and unrealized projects, rendered through his acclaimed brand of grotesque charm, unapologetic excess and theatrical fantasy. 'It's chaos,' he told Hypeart. 'That's why I like it.' TitledGathering Dust, the exhibition is a love letter to '90s London, in all of its eccentricities and oddball arcades. The artist recalls his arrival in the city and the 'dilapidated, chockablocks full of stuff' that once ruled Camden — storefronts overflowing with niche splendors of every variety: MAD comics, vintage Japanese toys, sex paraphernalia.'This is harking back to those hectic spaces that I used to love, the idea of just surrounding yourself with all your favorite stuff. You'd just get lost in it entirely.' It's a spirit that spills onto the ground floor installation, something Card describes as 'wall-to-wall claustrophobic fun.' Personal ephemera, artifacts collectibles pulled from his decades-long career as an artist and set designer envelope the entirety of the space, with no inch left empty. 'Imagine this heightened version of me inhabiting the space, hanging out and making strange stuff,' he explains, drawing parallels between the immersive installation and a fantasy workshop. Peppered amongst the hoards of masks, paintings, figurines and books are Card's 'Trinkets,' an ongoing series of object-portraits, shown for the first time. Gears shift upstairs into a more traditional art show, as Card debuts a new series of busts. Sculpted in his signature masking-tape method, a technique he's been perfecting since he was 12-years old, the resin-dipped rainbow of characters bring us further into the depths of Card's psychedelic universe. Unsettling and funny at once, these figures revel in the cross-sections of cute, dark and surreal, with teeth-baring grins that pull you in and hold you tight. 'I love people and faces — all my personal artwork is figurative. My set career is about making things around people and my art surrounds people themselves. They compliment each other in that regard.' For Card, whose credits as a set designer include the likes of JW Anderson, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lady Gaga and FKA Twigs,Gathering Dustbuilds on a long-held desire to marry his two creative careers. 'It just feels right and makes sense for me to bring in some of those immersive, enveloping worlds into my art.' In addition to the artist's own contributions, the show stays true to its retail-inspired roots, featuring a host of prints, zines, garments and goods by vintage collectiveUnified Goods, Breakdown Press and artists 4FSB (Jamie Bull), Danny Taylor andFerry Gouwfor sale. More than an exhibition,Gathering Duststands as a maximalist, lived-in tribute to memory, identity and the sheer joy of surrendering yourself to the chaos. The takeover marks the first installment of an ongoing curatorial series from the London-based publication, inviting artists to reimagine its Soho storefront in their unique creative visions. Since opening the store earlier this year,Plasterfounders Milo Astaire and Finn Constantine have envisioned the space as a platform 'where artists can do what they do best: make it feel alive and ever-changing,' they noted. 'Gary has done just that and some. He has created a world you won't want to leave. A space that you could be lost in for days.' Gathering Dustis now on view in London through August 9. Plaster Store20 Great Chapel St,London W1F 8FW,United Kingdom
Euronews
03-07-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Exclusive: Anthropic and French AI firm Dust want to save you time at
US artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic, maker of the Claude large language model (LLM), is partnering with the Paris-based AI agent builder Dust as part of its scaled-up investment in Europe. They announced the joint venture on Thursday, sharing details with Euronews Next in an exclusive for Europe. It's the latest step in the race between technology companies to release agentic AI models, or AI agents, which do not just process information but also try to solve problems, make plans, and complete tasks. They differ from AI chatbots, which are designed for conversations with people and serve more as co-pilots than independent actors. Both Anthropic and Dust's co-founders previously worked at OpenAI, which made ChatGPT. Dust's clients include French tech champions Quonto and Doctolib, which TK. In the new partnership, Dust will help companies create AI agents using Claude and Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), which is an open standard to connect external data sources with AI tools. It can be thought of as a USB-C port for AI applications. The companies say this will create a central operating system where AI agents can access company knowledge and take action independently of human employees, while still keeping their data secure. "Companies have various AI tools across departments operating in isolation with no ability to communicate with each other," Gabriel Hubert, CEO and co-founder of Dust, told Euronews Next. He said that Dust can overcome this issue so that AI agents can work together on different tasks. AI's growing role at work – with or without people In his own work, Hubert said he uses AI agents to help him write job offers, analyse job applications and customer reviews, and other time-saving tasks. 'We've given ourselves the possibility to do something that I wouldn't have the time to do otherwise, and I still sign every offer letter that goes out,' he said. However, AI and AI agents are relatively new and still tend to make mistakes. For example, in a recent Anthropic experiment, an AI chatbot charged with running a small shop lost money and fabricated information. 'Claudius (the AI shop) was pretty good at some things, like identifying niche suppliers, but pretty bad at other important things, like making a profit. We learned a lot and look forward to the next phase of this experiment,' Guillaume Princen, head of Anthropic's Europe, Middle East, and Africa team, told Euronews Next. The project with Dust 'comes with a lot of power, [and] it comes with a lot of responsibility,' he said. Another 'tough problem to crack,' Princen said, is determining who is at fault if an AI agent does something wrong: the AI company, or the organisation using the tools? 'Understanding who's accountable when an agent does a thing sounds easy on the surface, but gets increasingly blurry,' he said. In some cases, AI agents could act as someone's 'digital twin,' he said, while other times they could act on behalf of a specific person, team, or company. Most companies haven't quite decided where they land. 'We tend to work with very fast-moving companies, but still on that one, we're realising that there is some education to do,' Princen said.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Camfil APC Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Pharmaceutical Dust Collection Strategies for Oral Solid Dose Manufacturing
New Technical Resource Addresses Critical Safety, Compliance, and Operational Efficiency Challenges in OSD Pharmaceutical Production Dust Collection Strategies for Oral Solid Dose Manufacturing Jonesboro, AR, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Camfil APC, a leading manufacturer of industrial dust collectors, today announced the publication of a comprehensive technical guide addressing dust collection strategies for oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceutical manufacturing. The resource, Pharmaceutical Dust Collection: Strategies for Oral Solid Dose Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, provides industry professionals with essential insights into managing potent compound containment, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency through advanced air filtration technologies. Addressing Critical Industry Challenges The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry faces complex challenges in maintaining worker safety while ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance. This new guide specifically addresses the unique air quality management requirements of OSD production, where exposure to potent, toxic, and allergenic dusts presents significant risks to both personnel and product integrity. "OSD pharmaceutical manufacturers require specialized dust collection solutions that go beyond standard industrial applications," said Tony Galvin, Pharmaceutical Segment Manager, at Camfil APC. "Our new guide provides the technical depth and practical guidance that process engineers, facility managers, and safety professionals need to implement effective containment strategies." Comprehensive Technical Coverage The guide covers essential aspects of pharmaceutical OSD dust collection implementation, including: Regulatory Framework Navigation: OSHA, NFPA and EPA Designing a Dust Collection System for OSD Production Dust Capture and Conveyance Dust Collector Design and Orientation Primary Filtration Media Dust Containment Explosion Protection Measures for Dust Collection Systems Advanced Filtration Solutions for Pharmaceutical Applications The guide features information on Camfil APC's pharmaceutical OSD dust collection solutions, including: Gold Series Camtain® Dust Collector: Engineered for high-containment applications Quad Pulse Package Compact Dust Collector: Space-efficient solutions for facilities with limited mechanical room availability Each solution incorporates advanced HEPA filtration technology and specialized containment features designed to meet the stringent requirements of OSD pharmaceutical production environments. Industry Expert Insights The guide draws upon extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing applications, providing real-world case studies and implementation examples. Content addresses the specific concerns of cross-functional teams typically involved in dust collection system selection, including process engineers, facilities managers, health and safety professionals, quality assurance teams, and maintenance personnel. "Effective dust collection in pharmaceutical OSD manufacturing requires understanding both the technical requirements and the operational realities of production environments," noted Tony Galvin, Pharmaceutical Segment Manager, at Camfil APC. "This guide bridges that gap by providing practical implementation strategies backed by proven engineering principles." Supporting Pharmaceutical Industry Innovation The guide reflects Camfil APC's ongoing commitment to supporting OSD pharmaceutical manufacturing excellence through advanced dust collection and air filtration technology. As the industry continues to evolve with new compounds, production methods, and regulatory requirements, effective dust collection strategies remain essential for maintaining competitive operations while ensuring worker safety and product quality. Technical Resource Availability The complete pharmaceutical OSD dust collection strategies guide is available immediately through Camfil APC's website at About Camfil APC Camfil APC is a leading manufacturer of dust, mist, and fume collection equipment for industrial applications. With decades of experience in air filtration technology, the company provides engineered solutions for challenging industrial environments, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing, metalworking, and chemical production. Camfil APC's comprehensive product portfolio includes dust collectors, replacement filters, and complete system integration services. The company maintains manufacturing facilities in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and provides technical support, installation, and maintenance services across North America. Camfil APC is part of the global Camfil Group, recognized worldwide for innovation in air filtration technology and commitment to clean air solutions. For more information about Camfil APC's OSD pharmaceutical dust collection solutions, visit Media Contact: Lisa Goetz Schubert b2b 1-610-269-2100 x244 lgoetz@ Technical Contact: Tony Galvin Pharmaceutical Segment Manager Camfil APC 1-612-865-9377 Attachment Dust Collection Strategies for Oral Solid Dose Manufacturing
BBC News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Philip Pullman announces The Rose Field, the final novel in the Book of Dust trilogy
Author Philip Pullman has revealed details of the sixth and final book in his series about Lyra Silvertongue, the character at the heart of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust Rose Field will be published on 23 October, and will follow his heroine's story up to her early was 11 when she was introduced in the best-selling and award-winning first His Dark Materials book, Northern Lights, in 78, said he was "relieved" to have "come out of the end alive and able to see it being made into a book and published". The Rose Field refers to a magnetic or gravitational field, and was mentioned in the opening chapters of Northern Lights, when scholars at Lyra's Oxford college secretly discussed a mysterious phenomenon called Dust."In this final book, Lyra is on the verge of discovering what Dust is and what it means, and the story is about how that happens," the author told BBC Radio 4's The World At story also deals with the nature of imagination, the former Oxford English teacher said. "I've got a view of what the imagination is, and Lyra discovers what she thinks the imagination is, so we're talking about that as well." The Book of Dust Beyond the world of Dust and daemons, this book has been influenced by real-life global events, including the rise of tech billionaires, Pullman revealed."It has become clear to me in the last 10 years that the influence of money and the power of the billionaire class, the power of the tech industry and all those extractive things like oil and gas and so on, have a much deeper effect on the world than I had thought," he said."And in thinking about that, and seeing the way the story's gone, and seeing what Lyra has to face and endure and decide about, I've thought about it more deeply myself."The world has changed enormously. We're either at the end of a long period of American power, which will end, presumably, like the end of any empire, in chaos, destructiveness, and then the gradual coming together of nations in a new form. That'll be interesting to watch, if I'm still alive to watch it."But we're also at a time when we can look back, with the resources of the internet and so on... We're at an age where we've got the wisdom of centuries and millennia to draw on. It'll be interesting to see if we do or we don't. I suspect that most of us won't, but some of us might."The Rose Field comes six years after the publication of the previous book in The Book of Dust trilogy's first two books have sold 49 million copies around the world, publisher Midas said. Pullman said he would now turn his attention to planning a memoir, which would be titled Before I Forget."I've been talking for quite a while about writing a memoir before I forget everything, and that's something that's possibly on the horizon," he said."I was born in 1946 I was brought up as a child of the British Empire, which still existed then. And I've seen a very great number of changes, as everyone of my age has."There's nothing remarkable about that, but I've seen a lot of things that I loved, enjoyed, made me happy, made me excited in various ways. And I'd like to remember those and write them down, because I think it's a shame if they're not celebrated and remembered."
Business Upturn
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Silo Season 3: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on April 26, 2025, 20:00 IST Last updated April 26, 2025, 16:20 IST Apple TV+'s gripping dystopian sci-fi series Silo has kept audiences on the edge of their seats with its intense storytelling and mind-bending mysteries. After the explosive Season 2 finale, fans are eagerly awaiting Silo Season 3 to uncover more about the underground world and its secrets. Based on Hugh Howey's bestselling trilogy ( Wool , Shift , and Dust ), the show has been renewed for a third and fourth season, with the latter set to conclude the series. Here's everything we know about Silo Season 3, including release date speculation, cast details, and plot insights. Silo Season 3 Release Date Speculation Apple TV+ hasn't announced an official release date for Silo Season 3 yet, but based on the timeline, we can expect it between mid-to-late 2026. Filming began in October 2024 in the UK, with Seasons 3 and 4 being shot back-to-back. Given that Season 1 premiered in May 2023 and Season 2 followed in November 2024, and considering post-production usually takes 8–12 months, a mid-to-late 2026 release—likely between June and November—seems most likely. Silo Season 3 Potential Cast The Silo Season 3 cast is expected to feature returning favorites alongside new characters pivotal to the story's expanded scope. Based on the Season 2 finale and official announcements, here's the likely lineup: Rebecca Ferguson as Juliette Nichols: The engineer-turned-sheriff remains the heart of the series. Despite the book Shift featuring Juliette minimally, Yost has confirmed she'll have a significant role in Season 3. Common as Robert Sims: The IT head is expected to return, navigating the fallout of Season 2's rebellion. Chinaza Uche as Sheriff Paul Billings: A key ally in the rebellion, Billings is likely to continue supporting Juliette. Harriet Walter as Martha Walker: The Down Deep engineer is set to return, aiding the resistance. Shane McRae as Knox and Remmie Milner as Shirley Campbell: The Mechanical leaders who spearheaded the rebellion are expected back. Avi Nash as Lukas Kyle: The IT hand exploring the silo's secrets may play a larger role. Alexandria Riley as Camille Sims: Named the new IT head by the Algorithm, her role will likely expand. Steve Zahn as Jimmy 'Solo' Conroy: The Silo 17 survivor could return, given his connection to Juliette's discoveries. Silo Season 3 Potentia Plot Silo Season 3 will primarily adapt Shift , the second book in Howey's trilogy, which dives into the origins of the silos 300 years before the events of Seasons 1 and 2. However, to keep Juliette central, the show will likely use dual timelines, blending the present-day silo narrative with flashbacks to the pre-apocalyptic world. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
