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Monday, August 09, 2010

Hong Kong International Art Fair

Hong Kong: Asia's Art capital. http://www.hongkongartfair.com

Sustainable Architecture

Richard Cook, a partner in Cook+Fox Architects and the designer of the new Bank of America Tower discuss sustainable architecture, the use of nature in design, and the debates over the LEED standard. Spot on. http://www.cookplusfox.com

Sunday, August 08, 2010

Disconnect

An absolute must read. http://www.environmentalhealthtrust.org

Random Thoughts

The feminist movement and I have matured. Now there’s a sense that we should look carefully at what the traditions are and reinvent them so that we keep the good part of it and share it. To me an engagement ring says out loud, in a culturally symbolic way, ‘I found a life partner, I’m happy and I’m connected to another human being.’

- Barbara Risman

Inspiring, really.

Horizon Field By Antony Gormley

I wish I had the time and luck to see 100 sculptures spread over 150 sq km in the Austrian Alps. Don't miss. Really.

Useful links:
http://www.antonygormley.com
http://www.kunsthaus-bregenz.at

Blood Diamond Update

Andrew Harding (BBC) looks at the legacy of Sierra Leone's 'blood diamond' industry. Shocking, really.