The more observant of you may have noticed a sneaky little “Art” button suddenly show up in our top navigation menu. That’s because today is a big day for Brain Pickings.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Art Pickings — a curated art portal in partnership with our friends at society6. (Remember them?)

On Art Pickings, we’ll be featuring closely curated work by some of our favorite independent illustrators, painters, graphic desingers and other visual artists, available in the form of prints, laptop skins, American Apparel t-shirts, and even iPod/iPhone accessories.

And since society6 is among the best places to buy affordable art, snagging some fantastic artwork and supporting the talent behind it won’t make a dent in your wallet.

So please go ahead and explore, spread the word and, above all, enjoy.