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Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter series, Dexter Morgan in Dexter , Patrick Bateman in American Psycho . They are all psychopaths. Psychopaths are usually depicted as serial killers or villains in the entertainment industry. They are antisocial yet powerful, often display threats and put others at peril. How much of this impression is true under the definition of a psychopath? Here are six characteristics of a psychopath: Lack of empathy: Psychopaths are callous and coldhearted. They lack the ability to understand and identify other’s emotions. Egocentric: They are extremely selfish. They live a “parasitic lifestyle”, meaning they habitually rely and exploit on others to maximize their own benefits. Shallow emotional investment: Without the ability to form emotional relationships, psychopaths only build artificial relationships to manipulate people to benefit themselves. Superficially charming: Despite an emotional deficiency, psychopaths are great actors. They can bring

Toxic relationships. Sounds pretty bad and serious, isn’t it? We might think those relationships must involve cheating, betrayal or even violent physical actions. Of course, they are obvious signs of unhealthy relationships, but does that mean they are the only indicators? And is it necessary for us to get emotionally and mentally drained before we start to think about our own happiness? I understand that sometimes it’s hard for us to face problems in the relationship that we have invested and treasured a lot. It’s not always easy to remember who you are and what you want from the relationship. We might put up a lot of excuses and reasons for people who hurt us because simply picturing the life without them makes our heart ache. I know how that feel and I have been there too, not only had a few broken relationships, I also experienced obstacles with my friends and co-workers. (It’s not just romantic relationship that can become toxic, my friend!) No matter what kind of relationsh

Installations by Alicja Kwade Alicja Kwade (b.1979, Katowice, Poland) has long been engaged with value systems, and with attempting to examine (if not resolve) issues of inherently subjective concepts such as space and time. In her sculptures (as well as installations, photographs, and films), Kwade occupies herself with the structural properties of everyday objects. Common materials of little to no value such as glass, wood, and copper are transformed via elaborate, alchemical operations. Through these physical shifts, Kwade proposes new meaning and value.  Alicja Kwade lives and works in Berlin. She received a degree in sculpture from the Universität der Künste, Berlin in 2005.  Spice up your timeline by following us on Facebook ! posted by Margaret   via

Installations by Alicja Kwade Alicja Kwade (b.1979, Katowice, Poland) has long been engaged with value systems, and with attempting to examine (if not resolve) issues of inherently subjective concepts such as space and time. In her sculptures (as well as installations, photographs, and films), Kwade occupies herself with the structural properties of everyday objects. Common materials of little to no value such as glass, wood, and copper are transformed via elaborate, alchemical operations. Through these physical shifts, Kwade proposes new meaning and value.  Alicja Kwade lives and works in Berlin. She received a degree in sculpture from the Universität der Künste, Berlin in 2005.  Spice up your timeline by following us on Facebook ! posted by Margaret   via crss

Anna von Schewen - Summerhouse, Spillersboda 1998. Photos ©  Åke E:son Lindman .

Surreal art by Jacub Gagnon Jacub Gagnon is a Canadian artist who was born in 1987. He graduated with a BFA from the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) in 2009. Currently practicing as an artist in Toronto, he creates images that question and entertains the discussion of connectivity. I present animals and objects in bizarre manners, placing them in scenes that oppose practicality. My paintings become a space in which nature becomes unnatural, bordering surreal. On April 1st, Thinkspace Gallery will be opening Short Stories , their third solo show from Jacub Gagnon in their Culver City space. His Facebook. Stay current with Cross Connect Magazine on Twitter and Facebook . posted by Margaret