Monthly Archives: August 2013

Younger generations of people who may be familiar with generative art but may not be aware of Samia Halaby's works, will easily spot in her exuberantly vibrant brushes of colour and abstract landscapes a strong connection with computer art. Born … Continue reading →

Egypt has prominently been on the news since 2011 when the revolution erupted in Cairo's Tahrir Square. The street clashes at the beginning of July 2013 after President Morsi was deposed brought the country back on the global news. But, … Continue reading →

African-American artist John Outterbridge is known for his works that incorporate found objects. He considers the items he includes in his sculptures and installations not just as a cheap alternative to more traditional materials, but as “pieces of the language … Continue reading →

Nature offers a variety of structural configurations that, throughout the decades, also influenced the work of many architects, mathematicians, biologists and physicists. These natural structures are characterised by a wide range of diversity and differentiation. For quite a few years … Continue reading →

The recipient of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 55th International Art Exhibition Marisa Merz is better known as a key figure of postwar Italian art associated with the Arte Povera movement. Her interests also include everyday materials … Continue reading →

Quite a few prominent architects have designed in recent years shops and retail spaces for famous fashion houses and brands. The creation and re-creation of spaces where consumers feel at ease and therefore are more keen on buying and spending … Continue reading →

Many people choose to go on holiday in August, but that's certainly not the case with the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum in Getaria, Spain. The museum is indeed launching a theoretical and pratical workshop throughout the month of August (11/08 – … Continue reading →

Mary, Queen of Scots was among Karl Lagerfeld's inspirations for his Chanel Métiers d'Art collection showcased at Linlithgow Castle last December. But if you're a fashion fan interested in discovering further this historical figure, you'd better go and visit the … Continue reading →

This is a quick post dedicated to the Russian speakers of Irenebrination: the August issue of Ural-based magazine WTF (What's The Fashion?) – a publication for design, architecture and fashion fans – is just out.  I contributed to the magazine with … Continue reading →

Let's continue the science and architectural thread that started yesterday with a brief post on Rudolf Steiner. The Austrian philosopher, social reformer, esotericist, and architect designed indeed 17 buildings, among them the First and Second Goetheanums in Dornach, Switzerland. The … Continue reading →