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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
Not A Readymade, But Dada Enough For Me
New York City-based artist Benjamin Nordsmark’s piece titled ‘NYC Urinal’ is a timely homage to Marcel Duchamp on the centennial of his groundbreaking work ‘fountain’. Although the witty piece isn’t a Dada-esque Readymade, it certainly celebrates the sprit of the movement.
Posted in Art, History, Museums, USA
Tagged Dada, Marcel Duchamp, Readymades, Surrealism
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Blue Monday
h/t Michael Moon
A Travel Guru To Follow
For more than three decades North American travelers have been getting advice on European tourism from a folksy, easy-going travel writer named Rick Steves. Over the years, Rick’s best-selling guidebooks and popular Public Television travelogues have encouraged millions of Americans … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Freedom of Speech, Public Transport, Tourism, Travel Writing, USA
Tagged ACLU, NORML, PBS, Rick Steves, Travel Guidebooks
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Baghdad Books
Despite enormous obstacles—think bombs and bureaucracy—a 25 year-old Baghdad bibliophile has succeeded in launching both an indie bookshop and a bookmobile. Ali al-Moussawi has had a life-long passion for reading and books. With the help of friends and a like-minded … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Middle East
Tagged Baghdad, Bookmobiles, Bookselling, Iraq
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Every Library Is A Winner
Every year, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) jointly recognize exceptional design in new library construction or renovation. Here are some of the marvelous winners of the 2017 Library Building Awards:
Posted in Architecture, Libraries, USA
Tagged AIA, ALA, Architecture, Boston Public Library, NYPL
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Hey, It’s Still Poetry Month
h/t to Robert Montgomery
Posted in Art, Europe, Writing
Tagged Aberdeen, National Poetry Month, Nuart Festival, Poetry, Street Art
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National Poetry Month Is Here
LETTER TO SOMEONE LIVING FIFTY YEARS FROM NOW Matthew Olzmann Most likely, you think we hated the elephant, the golden toad, the thylacine and all variations of whale harpooned or hacked into extinction. It must seem like we sought to … Continue reading
Of course 4/20 is opening day
On 4/20/17, a former Lutheran church in Denver, Colorado will officially open as The International Church of Cannabis. The 113-year-old church building, which was decorated by renowned Spanish “ecclesiastical” street artist Okuda San Miguel and Kenny Scharf, is the new … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Tourism, USA
Tagged cannabis, Colorado, Denver, marijuana, weed
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Travel Between The Pages 