Illustrations by James O'Brien

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JAMES O'BRIEN ILLUSTRATES EVOLUTION FOR QUANTA

December 1, 2023

James O'Brien created an illustration for a Quanta Magazine feature about the control and manipulation of evolution in nature... (more)

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JAMES O'BRIEN FOR MACALESTER COLLEGE

August 8, 2023

“Education should undo your certainties.” – Ahoo Najafian, assistant professor of Islamic Studies at Macalester College.

James O'Brien @obrienjames illustrated "Humanities Behind the Headlines" for Macalester Magazine.

Amidst today's raging debates, Macalester faculty members share ways that a deep understanding of the humanities makes some of today’s most important conversations a richer and more textured experience.

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James O'Brien illustrated "Humanities Behind the Headlines" for Macalester Magazine... (more)

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JAMES O'BRIEN ILLUSTRATES EPISTASIS

August 1, 2023

James O'Brien's illustration for Quanta Magazine accompanied a story about Epistasis, which is the nonlinear interaction between bits of genetic information... (more)

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THEISPOT INTERVIEWS JAMES O'BRIEN

May 1, 2023

James O'Brien is an illustrator, designer, avid runner, reader of important books, and collector of music and plastic toys.

How would you describe your art style?

My illustrations are designed to be thought-provoking and enigmatic, inviting contemplation and evoking a sense of mystery... (more)

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JAMES O'BRIEN FOR QUANTA MAGAZINE

April 25, 2023

James O'Brien's subtly animated illustration for Quanta Magazine accompanies a story exploring the question: why do most of our brain/body connection cross in the middle... (more)

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JAMES O'BRIEN FOR NEW JERSEY MONTHLY

February 8, 2023

James O'Brien's illustration for New Jersey Monthly magazine accompanied a first person account by an African American woman who is writing a book about the state's history of slavery... (more)

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JAMES O'BRIEN FOR QUANTA MAGAZINE

December 13, 2022

James O'Brien's illustration for Quanta Magazine accompanied the Quantized column article, "What Does It Mean to Align AI With Human Values?" (more)

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JAMES O'BRIEN FOR THE JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION

December 6, 2021

James O'Brien's illustrations for The John Templeton Foundation accompanied their project discussing immortality. The prospect of living forever has fascinated people for ages, but it is not a concept without challenges... (more)

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