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

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 Plus, they explore the potential TikTok ban, Seinfeld’s take on AI, and a call for volunteers to help preserve historical documents.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 

https://www.openculture.com/2024/03/the-getty-makes-nearly-88000-art-images-free-to-use-however-you-like.html

 

Getty/Shutterstock Merger

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/shutterstock-merge-with-getty-images-deal-valued-37-billion-2025-01-07/

 

All the astounding works that are entering the public domain!

https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/public-domain-matisse-frida-kahlo-robert-capa-works-1234729194/

 

An interesting article on copying via Aeolidia, (because the Emily McDowell article on Public Domain is not available)

https://aeolidia.com/what-to-do-when-someone-copies-your-design/

 

Ikea’s New Old Releases

https://www.dezeen.com/2024/12/17/ikea-nytillverkad-collection-byakorre-shelf-2025-design/

 

Conscientious Alkemis Paint

https://alkemispaint.com/collections/all#

 

TikTok Ban

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyng762q4eo

 

What to know about RedNote (where TikTok users are flocking)

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2025/01/16/what-is-rednote-tiktok-ban/77725672007/

 

Jerry Seinfeld on Jimmy Fallon.. & AI thoughts

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEXoj66OXMU/

 

Fyxer AI

https://www.fyxer.com/

 

The National Archive is looking for people who can read cursive!!

https://people.com/national-archives-is-looking-for-volunteers-who-can-read-cursive-8775099

 

Here’s how to start reading & transcribing!

https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions

 

Connect with Abby:

https://www.abbyjcampbell.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ajcampkc/

https://www.pinterest.com/ajcampbell/

 

Connect with Margo:

www.windowsillchats.com

www.instagram.com/windowsillchats

www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry