Sunday, September 26, 2010
Art Gallery of Ontario
So, the panel visited the AGO yesterday.
I can't formulate a full opinion until I know what was there before the Gehry intervention. This task is proving to be very difficult as it seems like all pictures prior to the renovation have been deleted, off of .. the internet. Yes, the whole internet seems to be void of them. (Im sure there must be some around, but its damn hard to find, its like they WANT you to forget what it was before). The only reason I'm so interested is because of a very beautiful limestone wall found in the back courtyard which suggests there was a potentially interesting historic building here there at one time.
Since my practice is all about context and narrative, I NEED to know what was there in order to formulate my thoughts. I'm not a clean slate girl. Clean slates? They don't exist .. anywhere. All building sites have baggage.
Therefore I will post pics of the AGO, from arcspace, and will defer my opinions until a later date.
Spadina and Dundas with billboards by Artist Barbara Kruger
Back of the building, facing Grange park over the historic Grange House.
I can't formulate a full opinion until I know what was there before the Gehry intervention. This task is proving to be very difficult as it seems like all pictures prior to the renovation have been deleted, off of .. the internet. Yes, the whole internet seems to be void of them. (Im sure there must be some around, but its damn hard to find, its like they WANT you to forget what it was before). The only reason I'm so interested is because of a very beautiful limestone wall found in the back courtyard which suggests there was a potentially interesting historic building here there at one time.
Since my practice is all about context and narrative, I NEED to know what was there in order to formulate my thoughts. I'm not a clean slate girl. Clean slates? They don't exist .. anywhere. All building sites have baggage.
Therefore I will post pics of the AGO, from arcspace, and will defer my opinions until a later date.
Spadina and Dundas with billboards by Artist Barbara Kruger
Water
Evian came out with the 2010 model designed by Issey Miyake
Here is a run-through of bottles since 2004.
2010 - Issey Miyake - pret-a-porter
2009 - Paul Smith - pret-a-porter
2009 - Jean-Paul Gauthier - couture
2008 - Jean-Paul Gauthier - pret-a-porter
2007-Christian Lacroix- couture and pret-a-porter
2005 - Landor
Here is a run-through of bottles since 2004.
2010 - Issey Miyake - pret-a-porter
2009 - Jean-Paul Gauthier - couture
2007-Christian Lacroix- couture and pret-a-porter
Brandon
Brandon Flowers, lead of the killers, solo project.
I love that he's rescued by Charlize Theron.
(remember this is what brandon thinks of me, love that song!)
I love that he's rescued by Charlize Theron.
(remember this is what brandon thinks of me, love that song!)
Classics : Fleetwood Mac
Its not my favorite genre, nor is this a favorite band, in fact I listen to very few of both. But this song ... this song works.
Should we update our domain name?
"If possible, your domain name should be similar to any business name you have trademarked or registered. IBM, for example, owns the domain name ibm.com. What if you’re IBM Canada? Should you register ibmcanada.com or ibm.ca? Good question. Domain name registry is easy and relatively cheap. It costs about $15 a year to control a domain name, so a company like IBM Canada would want to register both if they are available."
Read the article in Globe and Mail
Read the article in Globe and Mail
Preparing for 30-something??!!
The "unmentionable" will be happening in a few months...
Started doing a bit of research; a lot of articles on "turning 30" but not much about the next step... 3-1.
I di find that this is my last chance at a working visa in Australia... Past 30, i can't apply. Is this something worth exploring?
Not many songs talk about turning 31... Only GULP! a cowboy song by Tim McGraw.
Started doing a bit of research; a lot of articles on "turning 30" but not much about the next step... 3-1.
I di find that this is my last chance at a working visa in Australia... Past 30, i can't apply. Is this something worth exploring?
Not many songs talk about turning 31... Only GULP! a cowboy song by Tim McGraw.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Another one man show
the song really starts at 2:40, the rest is just an explanation of the equipment. pretty catchy!
Playlist
So I didn't have time to make a compete play list of music for the 401, but this is a start...
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=60782389CF7E92D6
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=60782389CF7E92D6
Childhood Memories
Lovely application by Arcade Fire.... Involves music, typing the address of the house you grew up in and some fabulous images.
A beautiful yet simple concept of interactive web design.
A beautiful yet simple concept of interactive web design.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Narrow
Article in Cyberpresse about two Toronto firms:
Donald Chong: donaldchongstudio.com
Drew Mandel: drewmandeldesign.com
Donald Chong: donaldchongstudio.com
Drew Mandel: drewmandeldesign.com
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Huba Huba - Why?
Good dancing may be sign of male health, scientists say...
Dr Nick Neave looks at the difference between "good" and "bad" dancing
Scientists say they've carried out the first rigorous analysis of dance moves that make men attractive to women.
The researchers say that movements associated with good dancing may be indicative of good health and reproductive potential.
Dr Nick Neave looks at the difference between "good" and "bad" dancing
Scientists say they've carried out the first rigorous analysis of dance moves that make men attractive to women.
The researchers say that movements associated with good dancing may be indicative of good health and reproductive potential.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
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