Depression And Ink

Depression As A Philosophical Problem

Justin Garson | Blog of the APA | 8th June 2026

There are two paradigms of depression. One sees it as a chemical imbalance or brain dysfunction. Despite little evidence to support it, this is the dominant paradigm. The second view sees depression as a functional signal of the brain that some of our needs are not being met. Like physical pain, it is a useful signal that something isn’t quite right. “Depression isn’t pathological; it’s purposeful” (2,400 words)

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Of Colour And Ink

Leanne Ogasawara | Dreaming In Japanese | 8th June 2026

Profile of artist Chang Dai-chien, who was dubbed the “Chinese Picasso” in the 1950s. He made a splash in Paris, walking the streets in his “Song dynasty robes and Dongpo hat”, completing his look with a wooden cane and a beard that came down to his chest. He is said to have outsold Van Gogh, and this figure may not include his many forgeries, still hanging in major museums around the world (1,200 words)