Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Music From Terrence Malick’s “The Tree Of Life”

The latest rumor is that Terrence Malick’s upcoming magnus opus The Tree Of Life will very likely be ready for screening at this year’s Cannes Film Festival (May 11-22, 2011).  Which isn’t surprising considering it was supposed to be ready … Continue reading

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Gallup Asks Youth And Educated Of 148 Countries: “Which Country Would You Love To Move To The Most?”

From 2007-2010, Gallup posed this evocative question to people in 148 countries all over the world. To include an additional dimension, the responses of young people aged 15-29, as well as educated adults, wer also tracked. Together, the conceivable gain … Continue reading

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Sublime Magazine Takes A Fascinating Look At The Personal, Sociological, And Psychological Ramifications Of Life With Too Much Technology In “Electric Crazyland”

In a recent piece for Sublime magazine, journalist Safeera Sarjoo takes an intensive look at what technology is doing to our minds, our society, and the way we relate to each other as human beings. Her concern lies in the … Continue reading

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The Dazzling Light Installations Of Yochai Matos

I just discovered the work Israeli artist Yochai Matos (born 1977) while reading the latest issue of BLEND.  Yochai’s medium is light, in particular fluorescent light — hundreds of them to be precise.  Of particular beauty is his stunning outdoor … Continue reading

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Steve Herman’s Glass Pavilion Home In Santa Barbara Just Made Me Poo My Pants

I just about shat my pants when I saw the first few pics of this house as I was flipping through Home DSGN today.  As I mentioned a little while back, this blog is helping me figure out exactly what … Continue reading

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Slate Magazine Asks The Question: “Have Computers Made Architects Lazy?”

In my entire career as a student of Architecture, and for the past ten years working as a Set Designer in film, I have somehow (thankfully) managed to avoid AutoCad.  For those of you unfamiliar with this program which is … Continue reading

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Fast Company Lists 6 Ways To Avoid BPA, One Of The Most Dangerous Toxins In Our Daily Lives

I sort of look at BPA in the same way I look at the Taliban: something that we originally thought we could trust that turned around to bite us in the ass. Through the years BPA has been allowed to … Continue reading

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Barnaba Fornasetti’s “Armistizio” Collection Opens At The 2011 Milan Design Week

The 2011 Milan Design Week seems like a damn cool place to be right now.  I’ve been reading nothing but great things coming out of this year’s edition, and the work of Barnaba Fornasetti is certainly no exception. Barnaba is … Continue reading

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