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June 2011, 13
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thomas hirschhorn: crystal of resistance at venice art biennale 2011
published 06.13.11
created with found materials along with the artist's signature duct tape and tinfoil, this large-scale installation features the crystal as a recurring motif for its multifaceted, light-reflecting properties, as well as its association with genesis.
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atelier van lieshout: thin man
published 06.13.11
joep van lieshout taps into the consciousness of humanitarian circumstances, by not only empowering aesthetic form and social commentary, but also by serving a purpose as functional pieces.
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ikimono architects: airy house
published 06.13.11
part-cafe, part-residence, the structure features a distinct architectural language that looks to seemingly merge the internal volume with the exterior environment.
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sofa bike
published 06.13.11
the design includes two separated 8-gear hubs, hydraulic brakes (all operated by a front handle bar), and dynamic chain steering for manoeuvring through the streets.
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frog king: hong kong pavilion at venice art biennale 2011
published 06.13.11
the first in china to do live performances, the artist creates an immersive, engaging backdrop with work across the mediums of sculpture, painting, and installation.
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breakfast-making robots at TUM
published 06.13.11
an american and a german robot duo 'shop' for groceries, learn the kitchen layout, and prepare a traditional bavarian sausage breakfast, relying largely on kinect vision sensors and open-source object recognition databases.
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plastique ludique at les arts decoratifs, paris
published 06.13.11
the czech artist was well known in her home country for designing toys including a set of 'accordion' toys which encompass a cat, dog, goat and lion that utilize flexible pleated piping for their bodies that squeals when pressed.
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cino zucchi architetti: ravenna harbour apartment building
published 06.13.11
situaded adjacent to the water, the design keeps in mind the future trajectory of the site by creating a double-faced complex that could open towards the harbour.
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iori tomita: new world transparent specimens
published 06.12.11
iori tomita preserves and stains fish and other deceased creatures in brilliant colour, elevating scientific techniques to an art form meant to 'help people feel closer to the wonders of life'.
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hidemi nishida: fragile shelter
published 06.12.11
elevated in the air, the temporary shelter is a direct response of the drastic weather conditions, its pitched and overextended roof designed to protect the transient inhabitants, its body purposefully hovering above the average snow line.
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