March 31, 2009
by Antonio
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The previous post wasn’t for nothing, I wanted to point out that in thinking about function as a factor in determining the differences between art and design, I would reconsider the charges presented in the Fischli and Weiss vs Honda … Continue reading
March 30, 2009
by Antonio
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Below are some rough ideas that surfaced during a discussion in my one and only design course this semester who’s function is to observe art and it’s relation to design, and vice-versa. Corrections and comments welcomed. Above All there is … Continue reading
March 9, 2009
by Antonio
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Interesting article plus multimedia in the New York Times last month about a show of the Ceausescu Collection in Romania’s Bucharest’s National Museum of Contemporary Art. The paintings were all hung at angles or low to the ground to so … Continue reading
January 12, 2009
by Antonio
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A few clips of interest, mostly of themes I have been thinking about. I’m not gonna discuss them, I want to keep opinion and sentiment at bay. Walks in the West Bank The Palestinian author Raja Shehadeh looks back on … Continue reading
October 15, 2008
by Antonio
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Just found out video artist Yael Bartana will be participating in the “Ours: Branding Democracy” exhibition at the Parsons/The New School. The Exhibition goes beyond the the gallery to include, panel discussions, presentations, charrettes with the students (open to public), … Continue reading
May 30, 2008
by Antonio
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Just by chance, we decided to drop in on an event that caught my eye yesterday. It was a reading at KGB bar in the East Village arranged by the new MFA in Design Criticism at SVA. The topic was … Continue reading
May 23, 2008
by Antonio
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Maybe I’m late to report this craze, but a recent spam post tipped me off to “reborn dolls” listings on ebay – baby dolls made to look like hyper realistic babies. I Googled and found this site MBB Creative Doll … Continue reading