May 12
Monday
The State of Design – International Speakers Announced
Design Victoria presents DESIGN CAPITAL, Victoria’s design and business conference, running from Wednesday 16 – Friday 18 July 2008 at the Melbourne Museum as part of the State of Design Festival. Festival Artistic Director and Conference Curator, Ewan McEoin, says, “This conference brings together leading global innovators, designers, business figures, the media and industry [...]
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DMY Berlin: International Design Festival Berlin
no responses - Posted 03.19.08
What was once an exhibition to showcase young and experimental designers, has now turned into a full-on festival. DMY Berlin is a collective of artists and designers who like to break out of the ordinary and this year they are turning their annual design exhibition into an international festival. This year’s festival will push the boundaries [...]continue
no responses - Posted 03.19.08
What was once an exhibition to showcase young and experimental designers, has now turned into a full-on festival. DMY Berlin is a collective of artists and designers who like to break out of the ordinary and this year they are turning their annual design exhibition into an international festival. This year’s festival will push the boundaries [...]continue
THE STATE OF DESIGN 2008, Victoria’s Design Festival
no responses - Posted 03.18.08
THE STATE OF DESIGN 2008, Victoria’s Design Festival July 16th – July 24th 2008 Forget the design you think you know. The State of Design Festival is Victoria’s peak design event and the 2008 Festival in July will offer local and international conversations on design. Under one Festival umbrella, the best local designers will be honoured through the Premier’s [...]continue
no responses - Posted 03.18.08
THE STATE OF DESIGN 2008, Victoria’s Design Festival July 16th – July 24th 2008 Forget the design you think you know. The State of Design Festival is Victoria’s peak design event and the 2008 Festival in July will offer local and international conversations on design. Under one Festival umbrella, the best local designers will be honoured through the Premier’s [...]continue
7 Decades of Man Ray in Paris
no responses - Posted 03.06.08
Parisians and visitors to the French capital have the chance to take advantage of the interesting show at the Pinacotheque de Paris, completely dedicated to American-born artist Man Ray. One of the fathers of surrealism and dadaism, Man Ray is remembered for his work that often verged on the ridiculous. Born Emmanuel Radnitzy, in 1999 ArtNews [...]continue
no responses - Posted 03.06.08
Parisians and visitors to the French capital have the chance to take advantage of the interesting show at the Pinacotheque de Paris, completely dedicated to American-born artist Man Ray. One of the fathers of surrealism and dadaism, Man Ray is remembered for his work that often verged on the ridiculous. Born Emmanuel Radnitzy, in 1999 ArtNews [...]continue
¡Cuba! Art and History from 1868 to Today in Montreal
1 response - Posted 02.22.08
With Fidel Castro’s recent resignation announcement, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts ¡Cuba! Art and History from 1868 to Today couldn’t come at a more interesting time. The United States imposed embargo on Cuba in 1963 cut off US-Cuba political relations and strained even the ones on a more personal level. Canada has been more [...]continue
1 response - Posted 02.22.08
With Fidel Castro’s recent resignation announcement, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts ¡Cuba! Art and History from 1868 to Today couldn’t come at a more interesting time. The United States imposed embargo on Cuba in 1963 cut off US-Cuba political relations and strained even the ones on a more personal level. Canada has been more [...]continue
Stockholm’s Furniture Fair
no responses - Posted 02.05.08
In a city known for its chic and sleek Scandinavian design, it is no surprise that Stockholm hosts a cutting edge furniture fair full of new and creative designs. The Stockholm Furniture Fair kicks off tomorrow, and if you are in the area, there is no excuse for not stopping by. Even if you can [...]continue
no responses - Posted 02.05.08
In a city known for its chic and sleek Scandinavian design, it is no surprise that Stockholm hosts a cutting edge furniture fair full of new and creative designs. The Stockholm Furniture Fair kicks off tomorrow, and if you are in the area, there is no excuse for not stopping by. Even if you can [...]continue
Colbert at the Smithsonian? Close enough.
1 response - Posted 01.22.08
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History turned down Stephen Colbert’s efforts to have his image displayed. But the National Portrait Gallery, famous for its portraits of the presidents but also home to unique portrayals of athletes, hip-hop artists and Hollywood stars, welcomed the idea. The line outside the bathroom at the National Portrait Gallery has [...]continue
1 response - Posted 01.22.08
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History turned down Stephen Colbert’s efforts to have his image displayed. But the National Portrait Gallery, famous for its portraits of the presidents but also home to unique portrayals of athletes, hip-hop artists and Hollywood stars, welcomed the idea. The line outside the bathroom at the National Portrait Gallery has [...]continue
On-going exhibition on Buddhist Art.
1 response - Posted 01.21.08
There is a special exhibition on rare, Buddhist artifacts. The name of this event is “On The Nalanda Trail: Buddhism in India, China And Southeast Asia.” The venue is the Asian Civilizations Museum, in Singapore. This unique show runs from November 2, 2007 – March 23, 2008. This exhibition was named “on [...]continue
1 response - Posted 01.21.08
There is a special exhibition on rare, Buddhist artifacts. The name of this event is “On The Nalanda Trail: Buddhism in India, China And Southeast Asia.” The venue is the Asian Civilizations Museum, in Singapore. This unique show runs from November 2, 2007 – March 23, 2008. This exhibition was named “on [...]continue
Beach Impeach 4
2 responses - Posted 10.05.07
The fourth execution of San Francisco’s “Beach Impeach” rally is set to happen on Oct. 7th at 11 A.M. at the Berkley Marina. Approximately 1500 people in support of impeaching George Bush and Dick Cheney will be spelling out ‘IMPEACH!’ in 120-foot lettering. The photographers for the rally will be positioned in the helicopters [...]continue
2 responses - Posted 10.05.07
The fourth execution of San Francisco’s “Beach Impeach” rally is set to happen on Oct. 7th at 11 A.M. at the Berkley Marina. Approximately 1500 people in support of impeaching George Bush and Dick Cheney will be spelling out ‘IMPEACH!’ in 120-foot lettering. The photographers for the rally will be positioned in the helicopters [...]continue
The Burning Man – Take 2
3 responses - Posted 09.03.07
The anticipation finally ended in Black Rock City as the 40-foot wooden figure know as ‘The Man’ went up in flames late Saturday evening to mark the culmination of the 22nd annual Burning Man counter-culture arts festival in the Black Rock Desert. Many of this years attendees were concerned they would not get to see [...]continue
3 responses - Posted 09.03.07
The anticipation finally ended in Black Rock City as the 40-foot wooden figure know as ‘The Man’ went up in flames late Saturday evening to mark the culmination of the 22nd annual Burning Man counter-culture arts festival in the Black Rock Desert. Many of this years attendees were concerned they would not get to see [...]continue

