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OFF topics | September 15, 2009

PARK(ing) Day is September 18th, 2009

PARK(ing) Day is an annual, one-day global event where artists, activists and citizens collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spots into public parks or installations. The idea started in 2005 when REBAR, a San Francisco art and design studio, challenges people to rethink the way streets are used. They wish to reinforce the need for broad-based changes to [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | August 21, 2009

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Funky Forest Interactive Eco-System Installation

Two Amsterdam artists, Theodore Watson and Emily Gobeille of Zara Parade created Funky Forest in 2007. This is an interactive ecosystem where children used their body movements to influence the life of a forest and a river. Kids can use their body or place pillow rocks and logs to divert the water flowing from the waterfall [...]

TRAVEL | July 28, 2009

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Heather and Ivan Morison: I am so sorry. Goodbye Tea House

This is a beautiful organic shape art installation. With their I am so sorry. Goodbye double-domed pavilion, Heather and Ivan Morison explored the relationship between the built environment and nature. The interior has a few chairs and tables and a service bar where you can have a tea. If you are passing by London, UK until [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | June 8, 2009

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A to Z Prints by Jenn Ski for my Creative Monday

You already know that I have a thing for alphabet art prints for a nursery, a kid bedroom or a playroom. The modern style of Jenn Ski drawings are appealing. They are whimsical without looking childish. The giclée prints are made available on archival quality, 100% cotton rag, acid-free paper, and are printed using UV-stable [...]