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Monthly Archives: August 2018
Out-of-Focus Paintings by Philip Barlow Capture the Twinkling Lights of Cityscapes at Night – Colossal
Cape Town-based artist Philip Barlow paints abstracted depictions of the cityscapes at night, blurring the focus of street lamps and headlights the way our eyes or a photographer’s lens might when adjusting to a city’s bright, multi-colored lights. In this way, Barlow … Continue reading
But Where’s the Music?
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Spotify: TAOE Feature – Brazil
Originally posted on The All of Everything:
A collection of Brazilian classics from their golden era (1958-82) https://open.spotify.com/user/rgenower/playlist/68X76IEUbZeNEuTLsyI3pi?si=pyAg5MERQkSoDebxlWawDA
Notable Differences: BBQ or Churrasco (Part 1)
Originally posted on Benjamin's Burden:
There are notable differences between America and Brazil. In this series of posts I will attempt to highlight some differences which I have observed between America and Brazil. The differences which I will share…
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Lucy Sparrow’s ’80s Style Supermarket Offers 31,000 Handmade Felt Items – Colossal
After setting up shop in a London corner store and NYC-style bodega, Lucy Sparrow (previously) has grown her unusual art showing/selling technique into a full-blown ’80s-style supermarket. Taking up 2,800 square feet of the Standard Hotel in Downtown LA, the British artist’s fifth large-scale … Continue reading
Memoirs of a Travelling Architect
As globalisation increases and urban sprawl spreads, cities are gradually becoming more and more homogenised, losing any sense of character and cultural difference. This highly experimental film explores the relationship between place and memory as experienced by architect James Davidson, … Continue reading
Barcelona’s Superblocks: Change the Grid, Change your Neighborhood
Two years ago, Barcelona announced it would transform chunks of its street grid to prioritize people over cars. The method: superblocks. When American planners think of superblocks, they probably think of big parcels that disrupt the pedestrian network and discourage … Continue reading
Scottish design is not all “tartan and tourist tat” says Made in Glasgow curator – dezeen
An exhibition has opened in Glasgow showcasing the best of contemporary Scottish design. Curator Stacey Hunter talks Dezeen through her highlights, which include a raincoat printed with hand-drawn weather symbols and silk scarves depicting the lovers of Ettore Sottsass. Made in Glasgow … Continue reading
Natura Insects by Raku Inoue – Faith is Torment
A series of hand-made floral insects by multidisciplinary artist/designer Raku Inoue based in Montreal. The insects look so lifelike that from a distance they could be mistaken for the real thing. Inoue states that these flower-based insects were inspired by … Continue reading
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