FOLLOWING:
Untiltedthere is this book, that i want, but i can’t recall the name of it, and i’ve searched through lists and lists on amazon using keywords relating to it, but nothing has come up. all i remember is what the cover looks like. i guess it’s time to hit the stores…
if you were going to write an essay on a book regarding the history of architecture (any time period or topic), what would it be?
now if only i had comments turned on…
This is what will hopefully be a yearly festival in Pittsburgh, curated by Missi St. Pierre.
Really loving the graphics too.
Disturbingly beautiful.
It seems a terribly depressing concept to suggest this as a replacement—rather than an addition to—human contact. It is however a realistic assumption that such a thing could be needed or useful in various settings and circumstances.
There is an unmistakable draw to the object. I cannot imagine anyone would not want to get close and touch it—no matter what emotional reaction it could produce. I was simultaneously drawn to it and also made uncomfortable by its “undulations.” To the extent at which they were fabricated by the camera is irrelevant. The purpose is to imply crawling—and it certainly does that.
I posted this photo to a NYT travel photo collection. No idea if they’ll add it to their pictures, but I like it. This is an aerial shot of the Grand Tetons while on descent to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
I’ve begun Operation:Walk to Work. My knee is sore, but not so bad overall.
Observation while walking home yesterday:
Water features have to be one of the most failed attempts at urban architecture beautification. Everyone loves a fountain, but they often seem to break down, or get abandoned. Re-appropriation of these spaces always seems to be similar: a hangout spot. I’m thinking of 3 locations: Washington Sq Park (though it’s been rehabbed now), Madison Square Park and the fountain near the Korean War memorial in Troy, NY. All three are now used by people as hangout spots—in the case of the Troy fountain, it’s a great stage for free concert.
:end observation
What about the start of cold weather is it that brings on serious food coma at lunch—regardless of what is eaten?
Time for a caustic and overpriced seasonal latte!
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there’s something about urban infrastructure that gets me really excited. solving a puzzle or discovering a secret something excited.
I started working on this small project where I’m supposed to make a book on tax deductions for Canada look more “Canadian.” This is the first thing I thought of beyond using a maple leaf.
The question is… what would Canadians see as being “Canadian” in terms of some kind of reference that can be placed within a photo of a chair and desk with a laptop on it?
An installation by Luz Interruptus—lighted urinals around Madrid’s center. (via)
I happen to love light installations and sculptures, so this discovery is a total hoot and 1/2. Check out the rest of their site. Their work is amusing and quirky and make use of Madrid’s urban landscape in pretty nifty ways.
Flickr photos of their work can be found (here)
