Category Archives: Art

Small World, Little Planet

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Petite Planète is a series of iconic travel guides by the French publishing house Edition du Seuil published between 1954 and 1964.Early on, filmmaker/novelist/graphic artist/World War II resistance fighter Chris Marker was recruited as the editor for the experimental series. He was also … Continue reading →

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Banksy Does Bethlehem

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Banksy is at it again. England’s unmerry prankster has just opened a hotel that claims to have “the worst views in the world”. Bethlehem’s Walled Off Hotel, which was designed and financed by the street artist known as Banksy, overlooks the 10 … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam’s Primordial Soup

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

No matter how many times that I’ve visited Amsterdam, there’s always something new and exciting to discover. Just recently the old Beurspassage between the Damrak and Nieuwendijk in the heart of the city underwent an extraordinary transformation. As part of … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing Books

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

The wonderful short animated video below features the creation of a fantastic book sculpture by the British artist Kerry Miller. Even though it reveals her process, it preserves the magic of her incredible work.

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You have to read this book

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

h/t to the marvelous Spanish cartoonist Laura Pecheco  (and you really do need to read Station 11 by Emily St.John Mandel.

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Little Free Libraries

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

In thousands of neighborhoods, in 70 countries around the world, book lovers have taken the initiative to create Little Free Library book exchanges in public spaces. If you don’t have one near you, maybe you should consider starting your own. … Continue reading →

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Hands Off Our Revolution

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Hands Off Our Revolution is a new organization of artists, writers and musicians who have come together for a series of art exhibitions and actions to confront head-on the rise of reactionary right-wing populism in Europe, the U.S., and around the … Continue reading →

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Libraries Are For Everyone

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Libraries Are For Everyone, now that’s a concept that we can all agree upon—I hope. The simple, but forceful message and original series of images was created by librarian Rebecca McCorkindale following the announcement of the temporary President’s illegal travel ban. … Continue reading →

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Automat

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Brian D. Butler
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After the Apocalypse

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

h/t Tom Gauld

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