Several decades ago, the world-renowned artist and musician, Brian Eno, created a deck of cards called Oblique Strategies, each containing what he described as “a worthwhile dilemma.” These cards, cryptic yet purposeful, were designed to accelerate imagination and open new pathways of association and meaning. Much like horoscopes in ancient times where celestial movements were linked to human affairs, Eno’s strategies sought to turn ambiguity into clarity and transform hesitation into direction.
Several decades ago, the world-renowned artist and musician, Brian Eno, created a deck of cards called Oblique Strategies, each containing what he described as “a worthwhile dilemma.” These cards, cryptic yet purposeful, were designed to accelerate imagination and open new pathways of association and meaning. Much like horoscopes in ancient times where celestial movements were linked to human affairs, Eno’s strategies sought to turn ambiguity into clarity and transform hesitation into direction.
