Tag Archives: Urban

Why People From Manchester Are Mancunians, Not Manchesterians – Atlas Obscura

Posted on July 30, 2017 by agogo22

Demonyms are vital to our conceptions of ourselves, but the rules behind them can be pretty messy. Source: Why People From Manchester Are Mancunians, Not Manchesterians – Atlas Obscura

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Kayashima: The Japanese Train Station Built Around a 700-Year-Old Tree | Colossal

Posted on July 18, 2017 by agogo22

In the Northeast suburbs of central Osaka stands a curious train station unlike any other. Kayashima Station features a rectangular hole cut into the roof of the elevated platform and, from inside, a giant tree pokes its head out like … Continue reading →

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Brasil – Expressão dos Brasileiros – Open Americas

Posted on July 16, 2017 by agogo22

Source: Brasil – Expressão dos Brasileiros – Open Americas

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Lello Bookstore in Porto: One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world – Walls with Stories

Posted on July 10, 2017 by agogo22

One of the most amazing bookstores in the world is located in the Portuguese city of Porto and is called Lello Bookstore (also known as Livraria Lello & Irmão or Livraria Chardron). The name comes from the Lello brothers who … Continue reading →

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Artist Shows That Putting Googly Eyes on Inanimate Objects Never Gets Old | Colossal

Posted on July 8, 2017 by agogo22

Ah yes, eyebombing, the street art equivalent of drawing a funny mustache on Mona Lisa. So ubiquitous it’s impossible to credit anyone for inventing it… and yet for some reason it never quite stops being hilarious? Or maybe it’s just … Continue reading →

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Towering Murals by Blu on the Streets of Italy Confront Environmental and Societal Woes | Colossal

Posted on July 8, 2017 by agogo22

From climate change to capitalism run amok, street artist Blu (previously) pulls no punches in his soaring multi-story murals on the streets of Italy. While mixed with a healthy dose of sarcasm and humor, the inspiration behind each artwork is … Continue reading →

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The First Annual International Bamboo Architectural Biennale Explores Material’s Use in Contemporary Design | Colossal

Posted on July 8, 2017 by agogo22

Last fall the very first International Bamboo Architecture Biennale premiered in the small village of Baoxi, China, placing eighteen permanent works by twelve international architects within the traditionally agriculture-centered town. The biennale, curated by artist Ge Qiantao and architect George … Continue reading →

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LHC double heavy particle to shine light on strong force – BBC News

Posted on July 7, 2017 by agogo22

Scientists have detected a new particle at the Large Hadron Collider at Cern Source: LHC double heavy particle to shine light on strong force – BBC News

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Artist-Designed Clogs at The De Klompen Show

Posted on July 5, 2017 by agogo22

Organized by Wieden + Kennedy, an advertising agency based in Amsterdam, the De Klompen Show is a public exhibition featuring uniquely designed clogs by a wide variety of artists. Source: Artist-Designed Clogs at The De Klompen Show

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Geometric Desserts by Dinara Kasko

Posted on July 4, 2017 by agogo22

Desserts in the shape of different geometric figures by pastry chef Dinara Kasko from the Ukraine. Source: Geometric Desserts by Dinara Kasko

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