Category Archives: Europe

Gateway to Europe

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Real Street Art

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Berlin-based art collective Raubdruckerin specializes in screen printing. They recently had the clever notion to use European manhole covers and drains as surfaces to ink. They’ve been printing t-shirts, bags, and textiles directly on the streets of Berlin, Lisbon, Paris, … Continue reading →

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Go Loopy in Scandinavia

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I have fond memories from a mid-summer overnight ferry trip from Stockholm to Helsinki. With the midnight sun—and duty-free treats—everyone stayed up all night talking, singing, and whatever. Now the Hyperloop One company wants to spoil all that fun with … Continue reading →

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Real Time AMS

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Dutch designer Maarten Baas has created a huge suspended clock for Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport Lounge Two. Part of an ongoing series of clocks that Baas calls “Real Time”, this amazing clock shows a video performance that takes 12 hours … Continue reading →

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Netherlands in frame

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

H/t to Gerard Vlemmings for the link to filmmaker Pengcheng He’s beautifully shot and edited tilt-shift, time-lapse trip through Amsterdam, Delft and Rotterdam.

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Je Suis Contre Tout et Tous

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

When I was young, I was fascinated by the early 20th century Dada Movement. I even sported a button with I.K. Bonset’s moto “Je suis contre tout et tous” . So, I was excited to discover that the Museum of Modern Art … Continue reading →

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All Fun & Games Til You Miss Your Stop

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Amsterdam’s public transit agency GVB has teamed with Headmade Studio to create a simple, but clever game called GVBeestje for tram riders. It’s a great idea until you miss your stop.

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from our perspective

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Playing For Time

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

During the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to see the impact of climate change up close in Alaska and in Iceland. It’s beyond depressing to observe the dramatic retreat of ancient glaciers. Greenpeace continues to try and raise … Continue reading →

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They Pulled Me Back In

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Just when I thought I was over the whole drone video thing, the French cinematography group BigFly got my attention again with this gorgeous drone video. The short was shot entirely in the 19th century neo-Byzantine church Église Saint-Louis de … Continue reading →

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