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Unleashing the Museum by Chu Enoki
Che Enoki is a Kobe-based contemporary artist who began his artistic career in the 1960s. He is known for his avant-garde public performances and the use of controversial motifs such as guns and cannons, according to the Japanese Times. His current exhibit, Unleashing the Museum, can be seen at the Hyogo Museum of Art from October 12, 2011 to November 27, 2011, 10am – 6pm, with a general admission of 1200 yen.
I stumbled across a Japanese website with some amazing photos of his exhibitions and had to run it through Google Translate. It didn’t do the greatest job, so if anyone would like to submit some more info on the artist, check out the about page and drop us a line.
Sources: tabitoba.blog58.fc2.com, chuenoki.com, japantimes.co.jp
More photos after the jump!
Temple of Damanhur
One would think that the above picture is of an ancient temple or something along the lines — and most of the time, one would be right. This room, dubbed the “Hall of the Earth,” is not the stunning result of ancient construction or a leftover of religious testament, but rather the product of a 57 year old former insurance broker in Italy.
Not even the Italian government knew of Oberto Airaudi’s underground marvels. Since the age of ten, he experienced vividly stunning images of an idyllic society where all worked in harmony, inspiring him and other volunteers to create a 5 story, underground set of 9 temples which included grand murals and stained glass ceilings that told the story. The scale, scope and mystery of the project has drawn comparisons to Atlantis and has even been called the Eighth Wonder of the World by the Italian government.
The attention to detail and the absolute artistry behind each and every square inch of wall and ceiling is positively breathtaking. And to think that this was all built underneath a small house in a small town in northern Italy! The construction of the ‘Temples of Damanhur’ shows how truly remarkable and powerful human ingenuity and the creative spirit are.
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AVE Control Center in Albacete, Spain by Moreno del Valle
The AVE Control Center is a railway control station designed by Madrid based architects Moreno del Valle. The control station manages high-speed railway traffic between Madrid and Levante.
More photos after the jump and on Fernando Alda’s (photographer) website. Continue reading
Dispatch Bag by Triple Aught Design
Triple Aught Design was founded in 1997 by Patrick Ma. His goal was to inspire people to explore their world by offering the best performance gear available. Patrick discovered his love for the secret beauty of remote terrains while growing up in and exploring the mountains of Pennsylvania, Upstate New York, and California. Challenging marches through rough terrain as a young man in the United States Army gave Patrick a strong appreciation for durable and reliable equipment. He founded Triple Aught Design with a signature focus on combining rigorous functionality with sophisticated design.
When on the move, you want all your essentials readily accessible. Organization and preparedness lie at the core of the Dispatch Bag. It features thirteen pockets to store your cellphone, GPS, folding knife, field notebook and associated files. Seven accessory slots ensure you’ll never be without the right pen. The dedicated laptop compartment is padded, protecting your laptop when you’re on the go while simultaneously providing direct access when you need it. If you’re travelling through unknown territory, you might rely on the hideaway pocket placed next to the body carry side for quick access to defensive items.
The Dispatch Bag also features the Flashlight Cave, a signature design from Triple Aught Design. The cave is an external, bottom zip pocket on the right side of the bag. Attach a flashlight, keys, knife or most any EDC tool to the internal d-ring using a gear retractor and with a single motion unzip the pocket, you have immediate access to these tools without having to take off the bag.
The Dispatch Bag is TSA compatible, so it will make it through security with ease, even if you don’t. The Dispatch bag retails for $195.00 – $249.00. You can get one for yourself on Triple Aught Design’s website and check out more of their bags and packs here.
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Sustainble Porch House living courtesy of L | F
Lake | Flato Architects, based out in San Antonio, Texas, is an architectural firm dedicated to beautifully designed and sustainably built homes wholly shaped with the client and their surrounding environment in mind. Their pre-fabricated porch houses are built in nine months, meet LEED certification and are flexible enough to be constructed with a dizzying array of interior options, elegantly marrying both form and function.
This is the sort of thinking that needs to become widespread in urging towards a more green based economy. Although I’m sure that in and of itself these porch homes would be an expensive purchase, if pursued on a larger level this sort of initiative would greatly benefit all sorts of industry and having recently won 5 out of 12 2011 Texas Society of Architects Design Awards, L|F have been duly recognized.
Check out a video and some more pics of their projects after the jump.
Amazon Kindle Lineup gets the FIYAH.
Amazon, the world’s most famous online retailer (and my favorite!) expands their Kindle line up to with the all-new Kindle for only $79 and two new touch-based Kindles – Kindle Touch and Kindle Touch 3G – retailing for $99 and $149 respectively. There’s a new kid on the block in the Kindle Fire, a beautiful full color Kindle that can play movies, TV shows, games, music and apps while displaying books, magazines and web pages, with more, for only $199.
The real jewel of the new line up is the new 7-inch, $199 Kindle Fire, an Android based tablet. The device measures 7.5″ x 4.7″ x 0.45″, weighs 14.6 ounces, is equipped with WiFi, and has an anti-reflective 7″ multi-touch display with IPS (in-plane switching) technology, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi which displays 16 million colors. Boast up to 8 hours of continuous reading or 7.5 hours of video playback with the wireless off, and of course the battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as web browsing and downloading content.
You can find out more on Amazon.com or head over to engadget.com for coverage of today’s event.
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Dune 3D tiles by Urban Products
Urban Products (UP) is a Canadian based industrial design firm that specializes in furniture and product design. UP handcrafts all their products in house and one spectacular example of their craftsmanship is Dune, a unique wall treatment. Measuring approx 8” by 8” and curving from the wall almost 2”, they produce a dramatic and sensuous effect in any environment. A hark back to the olden days when spaces were clad with wood, the solid wood version creates a cozy, rich and luxurious setting in any space, be it indoors or out. These are all made to order, so if you are interested you can find more information at Urban Product’s website.
Revolights: a revolution in lighting.
Racing around New York City on a bicycle at night is one of the most enjoyable and dangerous experiences a person can partake in. Equipping yourself with the proper gear can cut down on meeting your ultimate demise prematurely, and until now there hasn’t been a product as clever in going about it as the Revolight.
Sure, the helmet keeps all your thoughts safe but that’s standard fare: the Revolight lighting system consists of 2 thin profile LED rings (white in front, red in back) that mount directly to each wheel rim (just below the brake calipers) using a series of rim specific clips. These lights are timed in such a way that allows you to light the path ahead of you and let those behind you know you’re there, increasing the rider’s front, back, and side visibility. Power is supplied via a thin wire to the hub where a lightweight and slim, USB rechargeable polymer lithium-ion battery is held in a special bracket. A small magnet is secured to the fork to provide speed and orientation information to the rings.
This project is an independent venture being funded on Kickstarter (the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world), and the Revolights crew have recently raised over $200,000 in an effort to get the product into production. The Revolight is scheduled to release in March of 2012 with an MSRP of $220.
Learn more at their kickstarter page and be sure to check out the video after the jump.
Comme des Garçons Union Fall/Winter Lookbook 2011
Designer Junya Watanabe has just released his newest set of stylings from his legendary Comme des Garçons label, showing off a set of fashionable pieces that range from a 5 pocket tweed pant to a personal favorite in the nordic varsity jacket as displayed in Union’s new Fall/Winter look book. A few sure fire hits to warm up those upcoming frigid nights about town.
More pics after the jump.
via. Highsnobiety
