Deconstructing Architecture
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Deconstructivism is a term used to describe architecture Frank Gehry (born Frank Owen Goldberg, 1929) makes. What this means is that when Mr. Gehry creates, he is not guided with any culturally or socially inherited motives, he is not directed by any universalities of his field or the materials he uses and he denies a premise so frequent in architecture, that form should follow function. To sum it up, this man creates art, in a unique style. Through his rich career he’s been called “the apostle of chain-link fencing and corrugated metal siding” – because his style would seem crude and unfinished, and “the most important architect of our age” – because he probably was. He is a member of the Canadian National Order, the second highest national honor of that country, and has won the Pritzker Prize. You’ve probably seen his work, surely heard of it, but if you haven’t, by some chance, you’re likely to enjoy the photos below.
Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain
****************************** The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California
****************************** Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
****************************** MIT Stata Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts
****************************** The Dancing House in Prague, Czech Republic
****************************** Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis
****************************** Experience Music Project on the campus of the Seattle Center
****************************** Der Neue Zollhof in Düsseldorf, Germany
****************************** BP Bridge, a girder footbridge in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinoisit
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The Shooting Artist
A painstakingly dull process of repeatedly firing a small caliber gun, close range, into a painted sheet of aluminium, is called Deweaponizing the gun. This seemingly useless task, one which should never involve a sane person, is not, as we find
The Shooting Artist
A painstakingly dull process of repeatedly firing a small caliber gun, close range, into a painted sheet of aluminium, is called Deweaponizing the gun. This seemingly useless task, one which should never involve a sane person, is not, as we find
We found a fingerprint, detective!
You know how a forensic artist can draw/sketch a suspect’s face using information from an interview with the victim? Kevin Van Aelst, in an exercise similar to those of the CSI, replicates, to a very high degree of accuracy, his own
We found a fingerprint, detective!
You know how a forensic artist can draw/sketch a suspect’s face using information from an interview with the victim? Kevin Van Aelst, in an exercise similar to those of the CSI, replicates, to a very high degree of accuracy, his own
That’s a tasty dress!
Earlier we published an article about fashion accessories made from various foods. Now, with appropriately cooked clothing, we can finally be, fully and tastefully dressed. A crew of 15, led by Ami Goodheart, designed, cooked and assembled the tasty garments.
That’s a tasty dress!
Earlier we published an article about fashion accessories made from various foods. Now, with appropriately cooked clothing, we can finally be, fully and tastefully dressed. A crew of 15, led by Ami Goodheart, designed, cooked and assembled the tasty garments.
Rest in Peace, Doc!
Seeing how all of the favorite cartoon characters of our childhood are now deceased or living exclusively in Disneyland, replaced by various Pokemon clones on TV, we find this Natural History museum – like setting quite appropriate. “What’s up, Doc?”
Rest in Peace, Doc!
Seeing how all of the favorite cartoon characters of our childhood are now deceased or living exclusively in Disneyland, replaced by various Pokemon clones on TV, we find this Natural History museum – like setting quite appropriate. “What’s up, Doc?”
Disgruntled Facebook Friends
This is what happens – Adam Ellis, who never eats tomatoes, ever, has some time on his hands. Feeling somewhat bored, he browses through photos of his friends on Facebook and creates cartoonish, caricaturish drawings of the ones he finds
Disgruntled Facebook Friends
This is what happens – Adam Ellis, who never eats tomatoes, ever, has some time on his hands. Feeling somewhat bored, he browses through photos of his friends on Facebook and creates cartoonish, caricaturish drawings of the ones he finds
Wordscapes
Paris, Zurich, New York and London have been verbally mapped. Ursula Hitz has designed detailed and accurate maps of these cities, using typography. She hand creates letters that name city boroughs with respect to their placement and size. These maps
Wordscapes
Paris, Zurich, New York and London have been verbally mapped. Ursula Hitz has designed detailed and accurate maps of these cities, using typography. She hand creates letters that name city boroughs with respect to their placement and size. These maps
Skulls and Bones
A frequent subject of Maskull Lasserre‘s sculpting work is a skull. This Canadian/South African artist is a highly imaginative explorer of the mundane, whose expeditions, in the end, reveal anything but. He studied philosophy, visual art and sculpture – all
Skulls and Bones
A frequent subject of Maskull Lasserre‘s sculpting work is a skull. This Canadian/South African artist is a highly imaginative explorer of the mundane, whose expeditions, in the end, reveal anything but. He studied philosophy, visual art and sculpture – all
Happy Winter & the Time of Your Life
Innovation is key, and a playful mind is what will get you there. Owen Gildersleeve is a London based illustrator and a designer with a taste for new. Although he uses computers, naturally, his work is characterized better by unique
Happy Winter & the Time of Your Life
Innovation is key, and a playful mind is what will get you there. Owen Gildersleeve is a London based illustrator and a designer with a taste for new. Although he uses computers, naturally, his work is characterized better by unique
Matt Groening’s Apple
In 1989, father of The Simpsons was commissioned by Apple to create a brochure to advertise Macs to students. He used characters from his comic book Life in Hell, and various student stereotypes. It was called Who needs a computer
Matt Groening’s Apple
In 1989, father of The Simpsons was commissioned by Apple to create a brochure to advertise Macs to students. He used characters from his comic book Life in Hell, and various student stereotypes. It was called Who needs a computer
Master Puzzler
Gerhard Mayer is an educated German multidisciplinary artist, with varied interests. In his sculptures, he investigates visible effects of quantum physics – his drawings are made using seven simple shapes – and his puzzle work is, well, puzzling. It’s in
Master Puzzler
Gerhard Mayer is an educated German multidisciplinary artist, with varied interests. In his sculptures, he investigates visible effects of quantum physics – his drawings are made using seven simple shapes – and his puzzle work is, well, puzzling. It’s in