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Category Archives: Europe
Paris Gets Silencio
If you have ever wanted to experience the surreal cinematic world of director David Lynch (who hasn’t), come September you’ll have your opportunity at Silencio, the new club he’s designing in Paris. The combined bar/restaurant/screening room/gallery/music venue is being installed … Continue reading
More Maps, Yes More Maps
The clever Seoul-based design group ZeroPerZero is reimagining subways and railway systems from around the world for a brilliant set of travel maps. Here’s their offerings (so far):
Chill Pics For June
Brooklyn-based photographer Kevin Cooley is always in demand for magazines, ad work and portraits, but his nightscapes, long exposure shots and Hopperesque scenes are extraordinary.
Denmark Is A Rainbow Panorama
Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson’s new polychromatic installation on top of the Aarhus ARoS Art Museum offers a vivid, candy-colored 360° view of the city. Titled “your rainbow panorama” the viewing platform divides Denmark’s second city into intense color zones. photos … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, Museums, Tourism
Tagged Aarhus, Denmark, Olafur Eliasson
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Britain Luvs Ice Cream
HMS Flake 99, the world’s first amphibious ice cream truck, took its maiden voyage on the Thames in London this week. Captained by comedian David Mounfield, who won a contest for the post, the sea-going ice cream truck was commissioned … Continue reading
Swiss Ingenuity
Hat tip to Suzanne Labarre Swiss artists Daniel Baumann and Sabina Lang transform sports fields, streets, buildings and public spaces into abstract paintings and sculptures on a grand scale throughout Europe. Pay them a visit.
Vueling (it’s an airline ?)
Hat-tip to Alan Bloom for this post: British artist/illustrator Owen Gatley has created a series of fun city maps for the Spanish budget carrier Vueling’s in-flight magazine, Ling.
Berlin Goes Retro (hotel-wise)
The Hüttenpalast is Berlin’s newest hotel concept. Created by Sike Lorenzen and Sarah Vollmer, it’s situated in the less than chic Neukölln district just southeast of trendy Kreuzberg. The new hotel consists of a cluster of renovated mini-campers and small … Continue reading
Apple Celebrates 10 Years
This week Apple celebrates the 10th anniversary of their retail store operations. To mark this earthshaking event, here’s a look at some of Apple’s most noteworthy and iconic outlets around the universe.
