lace in translation

"Welcome to Lace in Translation, an exploration by three contemporary international art/design studios, whose works are often inspired by traditional lace imagery. These European and Canadian art/design teams explored the historic Quaker Lace Company collection of The Design Center at Philadelphia University for inspiration, and were commissioned to create new, site-specific works for installation in the Center’s galleries and on its adjoining grounds."

Cal Lane

Tord Boontje

Lace Galvanized Fence, 2009
PVC-coated wire, Demakersvan

See more: Lace in Translation

singapore international photography festival 2010

"the 2nd SIPF 2010 commences with two categories for open call. The open-ended theme category continues with the purpose of unearthing new works and talents. This year’s festival incorporates a brand new themed category titled, ‘HUMAN: NATURE’ to address universal concerns faced by the world. The duality in the theme can be freely interpreted either as ‘Human Nature’ or ‘Human & Nature’. The ‘colon’ represents a relationship and a balanced ratio between Human and Nature. Thematically, this category is an ambitious call for creative interpretation on HUMAN: NATURE.

Please be reminded that the deadline for open call submission is 31 March 2010. "

For more information, see Singapore International Photography Festival 2010

nytimes: scenes from a catastrophe

Pascale Monnin, Untitled

"In the two weeks since the earthquake struck Haiti, the devastation has been chronicled not just by journalists and news photographers, but also by novelists, bloggers and visual artists. The Op-Ed editors asked four painters, two in Haiti, two in the Haitian diaspora, to create works that reflect on the disaster and its aftermath."

From the New York Times

design film festival 2010

Presented by Anonymous - the first edition of A Design Film Festival will feature an eclectic selection of films that span the diverse disciplines of architecture, graphic design, art, photography, motion graphics and guerilla culture - many of which have yet to be shown in Asia.

Features Herb & Dorothy, Milton Glaser, Beautiful Losers, Rem Koolhaas, Visual Acoustics, Craftwork, Extended Play and J-Star.

20 - 30 January 2010 at Sinema, Old School.
http://www.designfilmfestival.com/singapore/

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