Monthly Archives: May 2016

In a previous post we looked at an abstract structure on show at the 15th International Architecture Exhibition; let's move on today and refocus on practical and functional constructions. The first example is the parabolic brick arch designed by Paraguayan … Continue reading →

Manual labour and crafts were among the themes tackled in yesterday's post and at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale there are quite a few hand-built structures, going from practical and functional buildings to the futuristic and abstract constructions. Among them there is … Continue reading →

Fashion fans who may think the 15th International Architecture Exhibition doesn't have in store anything interesting for them, should maybe consider visiting it all the same. As seen in recent previous posts there are indeed a few lessons to be … Continue reading →

Let's continue the thread about recycling and inventiveness that started with yesterday's post by looking at a project on display in the Central Pavilion of the Giardini at the 15th International Architecture Exhibition revolving around the transformation of the Warwick Triangle in … Continue reading →

As mentioned in a previous post, the image that accompanies the 15th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice – entitled "Reporting from the front" and directed by Alejandro Aravena – is inspired by Bruce Chatwin's trip to South America.  While travelling … Continue reading →

It seems only yesterday (though it was quite a few years ago…) that we mentioned on this site the possibilities and inspirations that space suits or details such as liquid-cool undergarments could lend to designers. In a way it was only … Continue reading →

Most textile students from institutions all over Europe showcase their final works and researches during graduate shows and fairs around June.  This year, though, students from the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera in Milan will be offered the special … Continue reading →

A guide dedicated to the control and prevention of graffiti issued by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, analyses a series of issues and problems linked with defacing public or private property via markings, etchings … Continue reading →

Not all graffiti can and should be filed under the "act of vandalism" label: some amazingly colourful, thrilling and stunning graffiti and murals are indeed real visual feasts and quite often in cities all over the world there are tourist … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at a costume from a soon-to-be released film that may actually be a mix and mash of different traditional costumes. Let's continue the theme of reinvented traditional styles with two further examples: the evening dress … Continue reading →