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August 20, 2007

Sculpture: Forty Years

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One of the preeminent sculptors of our era, Richard Serra (American, b. 1939) has long been acclaimed for his challenging and innovative work, which emphasizes materiality and an engagement between the viewer, the site, and the work.

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August 19, 2007

Models snorting dresses - A Fake

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Controversy over a fake Sisley ad has sparked debate about the fine line between being provocative and inappropriate. In this ad, models are snorting a dress and appear high.

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Mixi: Japan's Myspace

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Myspace is one of the kings in social networking sites. However a growing number of competitors like Facebook are quickly catching up to the popularity of Myspace. Nut as these brands go global, it becomes clear just how precarious a position they are in. Mixi, Japan's answer to MySpace can't compete in sheer scale but when it comes to layout, color scheme and overall style they are way ahead. Myspace can't even compete on this level as its layout and graphics can best be described as passé and elementary. Although the potential for self-expression is reduced, that’s ok. Mixi is a site with a different aim: community building.

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August 06, 2007

Oprah is set to open a store!

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After opening an Academy for Girls in the small town of Henley-on-Klip, South Africa, Oprah is set to open a store kitty corner to Harpo Studios, where Winfrey's talk show is taped.

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Digital water walls

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The mission of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the world in the 21st century.

So it goes without saying that MIT's pavilion at the Expo Zaragoza 2008 in Spain is highly anticipated because it features digital water walls. They are created by closely spaced solenoid controlled valves that are accurate enough to "produce a curtain of falling water with gaps at specified locations" says MIT's Carlo Ratti, "a pattern of pixels created from air and water instead of illuminated points on a screen."

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August 05, 2007

Everyday people on your pillow

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k studio believes green design doesn’t have to look a certain way. Good design and sustainability are not at odds with one another. k studio presents a unique line of home accessories designed with this idea in mind.

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August 20, 2007

Sculpture: Forty Years

image.jpg
One of the preeminent sculptors of our era, Richard Serra (American, b. 1939) has long been acclaimed for his challenging and innovative work, which emphasizes materiality and an engagement between the viewer, the site, and the work.

Continue reading "Sculpture: Forty Years" »

August 19, 2007

Models snorting dresses - A Fake

8076_1_230.jpg
Controversy over a fake Sisley ad has sparked debate about the fine line between being provocative and inappropriate. In this ad, models are snorting a dress and appear high.

Continue reading "Models snorting dresses - A Fake" »

Mixi: Japan's Myspace

340_webwatch_img1_mixi.jpg
Myspace is one of the kings in social networking sites. However a growing number of competitors like Facebook are quickly catching up to the popularity of Myspace. Nut as these brands go global, it becomes clear just how precarious a position they are in. Mixi, Japan's answer to MySpace can't compete in sheer scale but when it comes to layout, color scheme and overall style they are way ahead. Myspace can't even compete on this level as its layout and graphics can best be described as passé and elementary. Although the potential for self-expression is reduced, that’s ok. Mixi is a site with a different aim: community building.

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August 06, 2007

Oprah is set to open a store!

160_ap_oprah_070102.jpg
After opening an Academy for Girls in the small town of Henley-on-Klip, South Africa, Oprah is set to open a store kitty corner to Harpo Studios, where Winfrey's talk show is taped.

Continue reading "Oprah is set to open a store!" »

Digital water walls

digitalwater.jpg
The mission of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the world in the 21st century.

So it goes without saying that MIT's pavilion at the Expo Zaragoza 2008 in Spain is highly anticipated because it features digital water walls. They are created by closely spaced solenoid controlled valves that are accurate enough to "produce a curtain of falling water with gaps at specified locations" says MIT's Carlo Ratti, "a pattern of pixels created from air and water instead of illuminated points on a screen."

Continue reading "Digital water walls" »