Monthly Archives: June 2015

Street Art is a Public Service

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

The always entertaining French street artist known as Levalet is back at work in Paris this week. His new piece called “Service Public” can be found in the 11th arrondissement.

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The Third Man

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

I’ve seen the noir thriller The Third Man so many times that when I walk the streets of Vienna I swear that I hear zither music. So I was thrilled to hear that Rialto Pictures is releasing a new 4K … Continue reading →

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This Land Is Your Land

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

The middle of the Mojave Desert in California seems an unlikely place for street art, but the anonymous collective known as Indecline tagged an abandoned military base there anyway. “This Land Was Our Land” is a half-mile wide tribute to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Stare At The Naked People

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Brian D. Butler
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Not Your Typical Literary Museum

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Anita Thompson, Hunter S. Thompson’s widow, has announced that she is planning to open a museum dedicated to the father of gonzo journalism at their Owl Farm retreat in rural Colorado. The always outrageous author lived at the Aspen area … Continue reading →

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Playing on the High Line

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has just created a wonderfully playful little project for New York City’s hugely popular High Line park. The collectivity project , developed in collaboration with ten architectural firms with local buildings, is an interactive installation that … Continue reading →

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When to let go

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Anyone who has been to my home knows that I have a little book hoarding issue, but I’m working on it. This amusing infographic, created by San Francisco-based illustrator and designer Jon Adams, should resonate with kindred spirits.  

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Europe’s Smallest Museum

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

When I was recently checking on some Amsterdam travel suggestions, I discovered Europe’s newest and smallest museum. Situated in the famed Paradiso music venue, The Small Museum is easy to overlook. In fact, it’s just a cabinet attached to the … Continue reading →

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Never Too Many Butlers

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

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It’s Just Common Courtesy

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

We’ve covered “courtesy campaigns” from public transit agencies in Tokyo, London, New York City and Paris. Now we have a peek at the new poster campaign from the Chicago Transit Authority reminding Chicago’s 1.6 million daily bus, train and subway … Continue reading →

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