The biggest challenge for artists who work in the public arena today has to do with public expectations, says Serra. "The culture hasn't developed the kind of individual sensibilities in each of us to respond to new aesthetic questions," he says. Art, he says, has less approval than... View full entry
Whoever walked south on broadway in SoHo, might have noticed a sleek flag with the letters S-I on it. Well, that's the logo of the Swiss Institute of Conteporary Art, which this fall will host an exhibition about the British Artist Ceal Floyer between September 20th and October 21st. The opening... View full entry
Starting today: Conflux Festival: the annual NYC festival for contemporary psychogeography where international artists, technologists, urban adventurers and the public put investigations of everyday city life into practice on the streets. Of interest (to me): Things That Might Have Happened... View full entry
Trevor Paglen (Hitchin Stealth...) comes out with a new book next week, (co-authored with AC Thompson) on the secret CIA rendition flights and who does it, how they get away with it and what meals are served on board (well... I'm guessing). However, I got a very quick sneak peak today... Good... View full entry
There are a number of new paid positions at Architecture for Humanity including; Managing Director with Architecture for Humanity in Sausalito, CA Americorp Position with Architecture for Humanity in Biloxi, MS Construction Manager with Hands On Gulf Coast in Biloxi, MS More info. can be found at... View full entry
This months newsletter is now online and includes new job opportunities, updates from South Asia and information on the official book launch event in New York next week. update: Free tickets for the Wired event are now gone. View full entry
Banksy who last week entertained us with the Paris Hilton CD defacement is now somewhere in LA. First stop Disneyland's new Guantanamo Ride. BBC | Wooster Collective View full entry
This graphic novel sets the text from The 9/11 Commission Report to images.Slate View full entry
Three things that I love is traveling, good food, and cycling. It's easy to see then how Tom Davies, the Hungry Cyclist, is my new hero. He flew over from England over a year ago and has been cycling since, sampling the regional cuisines from NYC to Canada to California, through Mexico, and now... View full entry
Award-winning novelist Jeff VanderMeer talks about the use of urban space in science fiction and fantasy, from Jorge Luis Borges to J.G. Ballard – to VanderMeer's own wide-ranging work. Architectural infections, bioluminescent reefs, the courtyards of... View full entry
Tony Blair today confirmed that he will retire as prime minister within the next 12 months, but refused to name a precise date. Here is a look at his successor to be when he was a student leader. America is waiting. View full entry
Under new approach, retailer will target six different demographic groups. CNN Money View full entry
This article quotes Bush as saying, "It has been necessary to move these individuals to an environment where they can be held in secret, questioned by experts and, when appropriate, prosecuted for terrorist acts.” Adding, it was tough but was not torture. (prior) View full entry
Apparently the FBI considers German musical parties and Solar Energy research to be worthy of investigation. Frank Lloyd Wright earned a file; think you could? Complete list here. View full entry
when all you need to do is dump a ton of lego in the parking lot and ask the locals to design your museum addition. Is Legotecture the new civic architecture? View full entry