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Thursday, September 03, 2009

Pa++ern

I found Pa++ern artist's tweet-to-shirt process intriguing. They use Twitter to encode messages, which they then print onto T-shirts. Brilliant. I liked it.

Useful link:
www.rzm-dev.com/pattern

The Post-Cartel Diamond World

Rob Bates was spot on. Today De Beers is in the business of self-preservation, like everyone else. The company may have changed in stature, but still it remains an important player in the industry.

The Venice Film Festival 2009

The Venice Film Festival 2009 has begun. www.labiennale.org

The Burning Man Project 2009

One-of-a-kind art installations can be observed in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. The annual event opened on August 31 and ends September 7, 2009. www.burningman.com

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Luke Johnson Viewpoint

Luke was spot on. I think we need inventors more than ever if we are to improve the world.

Useful links:
www.lukejohnson.org
www.riskcapitalpartners.co.uk
www.channel4.com
www.w3.org
www.flashofgenius.net
www.dyson.com

Oliver Herring

Hilarie M. Sheets wrote a great review about Oliver Herring's artworks. The photosculptures at Max Protetch was brilliant.

Useful link:
www.maxprotetch.com

Heard On The Street

In gem trading you have two opponents, one is Mr Market and the other one yourself.

Global Business BBC

Peter Day's report from Bolivia about the riches from its recently discovered vast lithium resources was interesting. The government is building a pilot plant to learn how to get the lithium out of these salt flats, and then how to evaporate the brine and separate the precious metal from the salt. I hope the government will do the right thing for the people of Bolivia.

Useful link:
www.evaporiticosbolivia.org