Monthly Archives: November 2009

The Vintage Collection

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Melissa Mercier

I was browsing the Gitzo tripods website this morning and found The Vintage Collection. It is a genuine replica of Gitzo supports with the classic logos. And what can I say about the case? It’s simply a must have! http://gitzo.com/cms/site/gitzo/cache/products/special_lines/sl_vintage … Continue reading →

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Who turned out the lights.

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Melissa Mercier

Lately I’ve been somewhat of a night owl working on a project to document the city of Vancouver through night photography. I love experimenting with the elements of darkness and bursts of light. Creating images through long exposure photography allows … Continue reading →

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Action Painting Japanese Style

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Fatima Travassos

It’s the first time that a full-scale retrospective exhibition of Kazuo Shiraga (1924-2008), who is known as a pioneer of “action painting”, is being held in Japan. This exhibition is a part of Shiraga’s creative activities  through the following six … Continue reading →

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Konoike Tomoko

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Fatima Travassos

Konoike Tomoko caught my attention with her “Story Series” (2004-2006) of massive paintings presented in reverse order from Chapter Four to Chapter One. In her recent solo exhibition, entitled “Inter-Traveller,” Konoike discovers the roots of human imagination in the state … Continue reading →

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Bathing In Art

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Fatima Travassos

A sento is a type of Japanese communal bath house where customers pay for entrance. Traditionally these bath houses have been quite utilitarian, with one large room separating the sexes by a tall barrier, and on both sides, usually a … Continue reading →

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Beukenburg House

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Fatima Travassos

A 185 hectare plot of forest and agricultural land owned by the Utrecht Landscape Foundation is home to the Beukenburg House, designed by Sluijmer & Van Leeuwen Architects. This house is characterized by a metal-panel façade that curves up to … Continue reading →

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The Latest in Mice

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Fatima Travassos

                        Now here’s something I want to add to my Christmas list…Dutch company Intelligent Design has released The Titanium ID which made its debut at Dutch Design Week 2009 … Continue reading →

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The Invisible City

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Melissa Mercier

Michael Najjar’s videowork “the invisible city” on view at the Eindhoven Glow Forum until November 15th. www.gloweindhoven.nl      

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Following a Thread

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Fatima Travassos

Maurizio Anzeri’s work caught my eye recently. I’m a big fan of fiber artists such as Sheila Hicks and Ferne Jacobs and would like to see this beautiful handicraft fuse together with other mediums such as digital art and film … Continue reading →

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W Santiago Chile

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Dale Kosowan

The new 196 room, W hotel in Santiago, Chile recently opened (Grand Opening on November 17th) in Santiago’s trendy fashion and entertainment district.           The lobby has a lot going on. Lots of pattern, texture, colour … Continue reading →

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