A curated collection of interesting links, resources, and discoveries from around the web. This month: film history research and political analysis.
Starting a collection of DIY art spaces in the Bay Area. These are community-focused spaces that prioritize access and experimentation over traditional institutional models.
Looking for more spaces like this - if you know of interesting DIY art spaces, maker spaces, or community creative hubs in the Bay Area, let me know.
Vanderbilt announces acquisition of CCA, establishing a full-time academic campus in San Francisco.
https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2026/01/13/vanderbilt-university-to-establish-full-time-academic-campus-in-san-francisco/ ↗
UCSB research examining the lasting impact of the Hollywood blacklist on the film industry, exploring how political persecution affected careers and creative output in entertainment.
https://news.ucsb.edu/2025/021723/long-term-effects-hollywood-blacklist ↗